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Chancellor Friedrich Merz supports Ilse Aigner for the presidency of Germany, marking a potential historic moment as she could become the first female president. Merz's backing comes amid internal party pressures after failing to propose a CDU candidate. Aigner, a respected politician with a strong following across party lines, has been endorsed by both the Social Democrats and the Greens. If elected, she would succeed Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who cannot run again after two terms. Aigner's candidacy is significant as it represents a shift in leadership from the CDU to the CSU, with Merz and Aigner having a long-standing personal relationship.