As Frank-Walter Steinmeier's term as German President concludes in 2027, the author, Uwe Vorkötter, dismisses speculation about Angela Merkel returning to a prominent political role, deeming it a "political smoke bomb." Vorkötter argues that the next head of state should be a woman, a sentiment shared across the political spectrum, and focuses on potential candidates from the CDU/CSU. He analyzes four prominent women: Karin Prien, Julia Klöckner, Dorothee Bär, and Ilse Aigner, evaluating their qualifications and public personas. While acknowledging Klöckner's charisma and Bär's advocacy, Vorkötter ultimately favors Ilse Aigner, citing her successful ministerial tenures, resilience, and unifying political style as ideal for the role, despite potential coalition challenges.