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Merkel Calls for Germany’s First Female President

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See what happened, why it matters and the evidence behind it.

  1. Merkel Urges Consideration of a Female Head of State

  2. Context of the Upcoming Election

  3. Potential Candidates and Party Dynamics

  4. Merkel’s Critique of the CDU’s Direction

  5. Implications of a Female Presidency