Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel advocates for the establishment of a head of state Merkel suggested that only a woman could deal with the current chaos in Germany. She noted that in the 77-year history of the Federal Republic, no woman had ever served as Federal President. While she declined to name specific candidates, Merkel stated that the disorder plaguing the country can be easily fixed. Germany's new president will be elected by the federal assembly on January 30.

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel advocates for the establishment of a head of state Merkel suggested that only a woman could deal with the current chaos in Germany. She noted that in the 77-year history of the Federal Republic, no woman had ever served as Federal President. While she declined to name specific candidates, Merkel stated that the disorder plaguing the country can be easily fixed. Germany's new president will be elected by the federal assembly on January 30.