Two CDU State Premiers Backing Ilse Aigner

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Ilse Aigner is gathering support for her candidacy for Federal President: two CDU state premiers and Brandenburg's CDU minister and Deputy State Premier, Jan Redmann, are publicly backing her. Her support is therefore not limited to individual party circles but extends into the CDU's state leaderships.

According to the Handelsblatt, the first two CDU state premiers to endorse Aigner's candidacy have triggered a political breakthrough. Tagesspiegel reports that Redmann has also assured Aigner of support from Brandenburg.

Why Redmann Is Supporting Aigner

Redmann considers Aigner a suitable candidate for the country's highest political office. In his assessment, he combines her political reach with her ability to bring different groups together.

“Aigner can bring people together”

Redmann thus provides an argument that goes beyond tactical party support for a potential candidate. He not only portrays Aigner as an experienced politician but also points to her conciliatory impact.

Support Is Broadening

The reports paint an unequivocal picture: Aigner's path to the presidential election is receiving backing from various actors within the CDU. Handelsblatt and Tagesspiegel report that they cite concrete, prominent figures from the state premiers' circles or Brandenburg as supporters.

This brings the key question closer: What further support can Aigner win, and which political actors will oppose her candidacy? Beyond the supporters mentioned, the available reports name neither additional backers nor actors opposing her candidacy.

As of: November 4, 2026; further information to follow.