# Party allies tip Ilse Aigner as Germany’s next president

https://mins.news/en/item/132920

- DW, 2026-11-06 18:48 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/ilse-aigner-tipped-by-party-allies-as-next-german-president/a-79880594?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> German media reports say Bavarian politician Ilse Aigner is gaining ground as a possible next president, with the CDU leadership reportedly joining her long-time supporters in the CSU. Party officials have not confirmed the reports. The CDU and CSU want to nominate a joint candidate, with the presidential vote scheduled for January 30, 2027.

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