Germany news: Parties debate who should succeed President Steinmeier, with several women under discussion

Germany's political parties are weighing possible successors to President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, with no candidate agreed yet. Meanwhile, a poll suggests most Germans are giving Halloween a miss this year. Follow DW.

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• Desk: Politics
• Filed: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:15:36 GMT
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