Germany's presidential succession: Merz silent on candidate as pressure builds for first female head of state

Germany faces a presidential election as the term of current head of state ends. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has not yet revealed his preferred candidate, while political pressure grows for the country's first female president. The outcome will shape the political balance ahead of the next federal election cycle.

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