Germany could soon elect its first female president, nearly 80 years after becoming a state, while Kosovo has already had three women serve as president in less than two decades of independence.
German journalist Michael Martens of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) commented on the contrast, drawing attention to the different political realities in the two countries.
Ilse Aigner is considered a leading candidate ahead of Germany’s presidential election, scheduled for January 30 in the Federal Assembly. If elected, she would become Germany’s first female president and the first politician from the Christian Social Union (CSU) to hold the country’s highest state office.
Germany has never had a woman serve as president since the establishment of the Federal Republic in 1949.
Commenting on the development, Martens compared Germany’s political history with Kosovo’s experience, highlighting the country’s record of female representation at the highest institutional level.
“Different countries, different realities: Germany is expected to elect its first female president in a few weeks, after nearly 80 years as a state. Meanwhile, Kosovo, an independent country for less than two decades, has recently elected its third female president,” Martens wrote.
His remarks highlighted the contrast between the two countries, particularly regarding women’s representation in the presidency.
