Merz weighs five candidates to succeed German President Steinmeier

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is considering five potential successors for President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, with the selection reportedly becoming a women's issue. The field is not yet public, and no frontrunner has emerged. This signals an early political positioning ahead of the 2027 presidential election, which could reshape Germany's political landscape.

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