Franziska Brantner, the leader of the Green party, praised Ilse Aigner, a candidate for the position of Federal President, describing her as a highly reliable and committed person. Speaking to the broadcasters RTL and ntv, Brantner also emphasized the significance of having a woman at the helm. Aigner was formally presented as a candidate for the presidency on Monday.
Brantner elaborated that Aigner will naturally have the duty to represent all of Germany. However, she must also take on the responsibility of reuniting the country and bridging the growing social divides. According to Brantner, “This is also our expectation of her: that she genuinely succeeds in unifying us, speaking frankly, addressing things as they are without embellishment, but simultaneously showing us ways forward.”
