Germany prepares for 2027 Federal President election

The German Federal Assembly is scheduled to elect a new Federal President on January 30, 2027, at the Reichstag building in Berlin. The assembly consists of members of the Bundestag and representatives chosen by the state parliaments.

Political discussions regarding potential candidates are already underway. Within the CSU, Markus Söder has proposed Ilse Aigner, while the CDU is considering Ines Claus.

In addition to political figures, various prominent individuals from sports, culture, science, and business are being discussed or nominated as representatives for the assembly. Potential nominees mentioned include former footballer Cacau, entrepreneur Reinhold Würth, singer Hartmut Engler, and biologist Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard.