CDU to name presidential candidate next week; several women in running

CDU General Secretary Hoppermann announced the party will decide its candidate for the 2027 German presidential election next week, with several women under consideration. The move signals the start of the formal succession process for Frank-Walter Steinmeier, whose term ends in 2027. The outcome will shape Germany's political landscape but has no immediate market impact.

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