Asaf Rozentzweig
In Germany it is reported that Chancellor Friedrich Mertz is expected to officially announce Ilse Eigner tomorrow as the government's candidate for the position of President of Germany. Eigner served in the Bundestag and in the Merkel government, and currently serves as the Speaker of the Bavarian Parliament. The presidential elections are expected at the end of January, and the inauguration in March. If elected, she is expected to be the first woman in the position. Photo: Reuters.