CDU's Julia Klöckner Nominated for Bundestag President Role

Friedrich Merz proposes Klöckner as the Union's candidate for Bundestag President ahead of the March 25 parliamentary vote.

Julia Klöckner, former Agriculture Minister and CDU treasurer, has been nominated by CDU leader Friedrich Merz to become the next Bundestag President.
The Bundestag President traditionally comes from the largest parliamentary faction, which will be the CDU/CSU in the upcoming legislative session.
Prominent CDU members, including Michael Kretschmer and Karin Prien, have expressed strong support for Klöckner, citing her leadership and unifying qualities.
Klöckner has a diverse background, including roles as a journalist, German Wine Queen, and state-level politician in Rhineland-Palatinate.
The Bundestag will hold a secret vote to elect its President during its inaugural session on March 25, 2025.