The newly elected Federal President is scheduled to be inaugurated on March 19, 2027, according to a report from the “Tagesspiegel” citing a source within the Bundestag. As required by the Basic Law, the inauguration ceremony will take place during a joint session of the Bundestag and the Bundesrat.
The term of Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier concludes on March 18, 2027. It is expected that his successor, presumably Ilse Aigner of the CSU, will begin their term on the following day.
Upon taking office, the elected head of state will take the following oath before the gathered members of the Bundestag and the Bundesrat: “I swear that I will dedicate my power to the good of the German people, increase their benefit, turn away harm from them, maintain and defend the Basic Law and the laws of the Federation, conscientiously fulfill my duties, and administer justice to everyone. God help me, truthfully.” The oath can also be administered without religious swearing.
