Another term of office of Frank-Walter Steinmeier as President of the Bundestag seems certain. The Union parties agree on a course for re-election relatively early on.
- The leaders of the CSU and CDU will discuss on Wednesday (January 5th) a joint approach with regard to the election of the Federal President – and come to a decision early on (see update from 10 a.m.).
- The traffic light coalition in Berlin is committed to a second term in office of Frank-Walter Steinmeier (66).
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Update from January 5th, 10:25 am: There will be no change of resident at Bellevue Palace: The majority expected for a confirmation from Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in the election on February 13th is likely to be even larger. Now that the Union parties CSU and CDU are positive about the re-election of the 66-year-old, a second five-year term in office for the long-standing SPD politician seems almost certain.
The presidia of the CDU and CSU decided on Wednesday a corresponding recommendation to their own electorate in the Federal Assembly. Steinmeier, who has his birthday on the day when the Union’s decision-making process, has held the highest German office since 2017.
Update from January 5th, 10:00 a.m .: After the three coalition parties of the federal government, the Union also supports a second term in office for Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. After joint deliberations on Wednesday, it is clear early on: The presidia of the CDU and CSU will make a corresponding recommendation, as the German Press Agency learned from participants.
Election for Federal President: CSU and CDU discuss Steinmeier’s personnel
Original article from January 5th: Munich / Berlin – The presidia of the Union parties will discuss a common position on the upcoming election of the Federal President * in mid-February 2022 on Wednesday (from 9 a.m.). In a video link chaired by the two party leaders Armin Laschet (CDU) and Markus Söder (CSU) It should be decided whether the Union supports the re-election of the current incumbent Frank-Walter Steinmeier in the Federal Assembly on February 13th. In the early morning Laschet in Berlin and Söder in Munich want to inform about the result of the meeting.
The election of Steinmeier (66) for a new five-year term is considered likely: The Social Democrat can count on the support of the traffic light parties * SPD, Greens and FDP. In the Union, the day before (January 4), it became apparent that there would be no opposing candidate from the Union. In general, there is satisfaction within the CSU and CDU with the administration of the Federal President, leaked out from party circles.
The question of a new seating arrangement in the Bundestag already caused displeasure among the Union parties in mid-December. In the question of the highest office in the Federal Republic of Germany, however, the signs point to the approval of the Christian opposition parties. (PF) * Merkur.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA
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