Frank-Walter Steinmeier: Quick Facts
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Germany set to get its first female president after Merz backs Bavarian conservative Aigner
• Nov. 9, 2026, 9:24 AM ET (Straits Times)
Friedrich Merz says he will name Ilse Aigner as Germany’s first woman president
• Nov. 8, 2026, 7:14 PM ET (Straits Times)
Merz says next German president 'must be a woman' — report
• Nov. 2, 2026, 1:27 PM ET (Deutsche Welle)
German chancellor and president tour Asia
• Oct. 31, 2026, 7:09 AM ET (Deutsche Welle)
Germany news: Merz in Asia warns against weaponizing trade, calls for 'rules based' order
• Oct. 30, 2026, 6:52 AM ET (Deutsche Welle)
Facts
| Born | January 5, 1956 (age 70) • Detmold • Germany |
|---|---|
| Title / Office | president (2017-), Germany |
| Political Affiliation | Social Democratic Party of Germany |
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