The politician from the Linke party, Dietmar Bartsch, is calling on Ilse Aigner (CSU) to attempt reconciliation with the Linke faction before her candidacy for the Federal Presidency, and also to hold discussions with the AfD faction. Bartsch told Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland (Thursday editions) that a Federal President must go where it hurts and attempt reconciliation. He stated that conversations with all factions are essentially conversations with their voters, answering, among other things, the question of how Aigner should handle the AfD. The Bundestag faction of the Linke has not yet invited the Union candidate, who is supported by the SPD and the Greens, for an introduction, but has mentioned an open door for Aigner. The Bavarian State Parliament President has not commented on this. She has rejected an invitation from the AfD. Bartsch hopes that Aigner will want to be the president of all, not just those who will certainly vote for her. He believes that this requires demonstrating oneself in the most positive sense and seeking dialogue. Aigner does not need the backing of the weakened black-red federal government, but the support of the citizens. Bartsch further said that it would be fatal if Aigner did not understand the central challenge of the office. Divides must be filled in, and silence must be overcome. This requires a willingness to dialogue, especially with those who do not applaud her. In his opinion, Aigner should discuss social issues with the Linke faction-a topic that, as a Christian social politician, should be close to her heart. Linke leader Luigi Pantisano told newspapers that Ilse Aigner wants to become Federal President. And that when there are candidates for the office, it is proper practice to introduce oneself to all democratic factions. Aigner refusing to do so says more about her than it does about the Linke.
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