SPD faction leader backs CSU's Aigner for German presidency

SPD parliamentary group leader Matthias Miersch publicly endorsed CSU politician Ilse Aigner as a candidate for the German Federal Presidency, adding momentum to the succession debate. The endorsement crosses party lines, suggesting a potential consensus candidate, though Aigner's nomination is not yet formalized. This signals early coalition maneuvering ahead of the 2027 election.

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