The Union's candidate for German federal president, Ilse Aigner, presented herself on November 10 to the parliamentary groups of the CDU/CSU, SPD and Greens. During the meetings, she emphasized her interest in acting in a nonpartisan manner and uniting society. However, she did not meet with representatives of the AfD or the Left. Tagesschau ↗
According to her statements, Aigner thereby sent a signal that she wants to cooperate primarily with parties of the democratic center. Her decision drew criticism from the AfD, which accuses her of lacking nonpartisanship. The party also reacted to her earlier refusal to meet with it. Welt ↗
Meanwhile, support for Aigner has spread beyond the Union. The Social Democrats and the Greens welcomed her candidacy, although questions remain among their lawmakers and not all have expressed unequivocal enthusiasm. Chancellor Friedrich Merz and CSU leader Markus Söder praised the fact that the candidate is gaining broader political support. Tagesspiegel ↗
A public opinion poll at the same time showed significant trust in Aigner as a possible future president. In party preferences, the AfD continues to lead ahead of the Union, which creates a different picture of the party's strength versus the candidate's personal acceptability. Tagesspiegel ↗
Before the election, Aigner will have to convince other members of the Federal Assembly. The question remains whether her approach toward the AfD and the Left will strengthen the perception of her nonpartisanship or become the main obstacle to gaining broader support. Tagesschau ↗
Aigner Presented Her Candidacy, Skipped AfD and the Left
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