Angela Merkel has firmly dismissed rumors surrounding her possible candidacy for the presidency of Germany in 2027. A spokesperson for Merkel stated, 'This is excluded,' addressing concerns raised by the media. Earlier, the BILD newspaper reported that there was anxiety within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) about the Greens potentially proposing Merkel as a successor to the current President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in the upcoming elections.

The speculation intensified after it was announced that Angela Merkel would attend the CDU conference on February 20 in Stuttgart. This marks her first participation since 2019 and occurs amid known tensions between her and the current chancellor and CDU leader Friedrich Merz. The CDU conference is also expected to see Merz re-elected as the party president, indicating significant ongoing political dynamics within the party.

The election for the new Federal President must be completed by the Federal Assembly in February 2027, preparing for an eventual shift in leadership. Merkel's involvement or even mere presence at the conference has sparked conversations about her influence on current political proceedings, despite her clear statement against running. This situation illustrates the ongoing significance of her political legacy in Germany, even after her departure from active politics.