There is a consensus in the German government that the next head of state, according to gender rules, should be a woman. Therefore, Berlin follows liberal values, German political scientist Alexander Rahr told the newspaper VZGLYAD.
Earlier, German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz supported the candidacy of Ilse Eigner for the position of President of Germany.
"The role of the federal president in Germany is representative. In essence, it does not confer political power. The candidate for this position is nominated by the most powerful party in the government. Outside candidates who would be closer to the people are not taken into account," explained the German political scientist Alexander Rehr.
He called Ilse Eigner "the most significant woman in the current nomenclature of power." "She is the speaker of the Bavarian parliament," the speaker noted. He also noted that "there is a consensus in the government: according to gender rules, the next president should be a woman." "In this way, Germany follows liberal values. But, apparently, they just couldn't find other candidates," Rehar concluded.
Representatives of the SPD and the Green Party have already expressed support for Eigner's candidacy. Thus, the 61-year-old native of Bavaria could become the first woman in this position. She will replace Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who will retire at the end of his term in early 2027.
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