BERLIN, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday nominated Ilse Aigner for the country's presidency, a move that could see Germany elect its first female head of state.
Merz, who also heads the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), announced the decision at a press conference in Berlin.
Aigner currently serves as president of the Bavarian state parliament and is a member of the Christian Social Union (CSU). ■