On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Julia Klöckner, a prominent figure from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), was elected as the new president of the Bundestag in Berlin. As the fourth woman to hold this position since 1949, Klöckner is known for her conservative stance and close ties to Friedrich Merz, the likely new chancellor and her party leader. Merz emphasized the importance of protecting the Bundestag, the heart of German democracy, through the role of the president. Klöckner, with a background in journalism and political experience including her tenure as German Wine Queen, has held various significant roles such as leading the CDU in Rhineland-Palatinate and serving as Federal Agriculture Minister. Despite her controversial stances and setbacks in political campaigns, Klöckner’s election reflects her significant influence within the CDU and her considerably respected position among her parliamentary peers.

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