From Business to Politics: New Digital Minister, Karsten Wildberger, Joins CDU in North Rhine-Westphalia
CDU party gains new Digital Minister role.
After a surprise appointment by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, former CEO of Ceconomy group, Karsten Wildberger, has officially joined the ranks of North Rhine-Westphalia's CDU. Having spent years in business affairs, he now finds political solace within this state party.
"North Rhine-Westphalia has been my long-time home, and the CDU, though I wasn't a member earlier, has been my political home for just as long," stated Wildberger. "Joining the CDU and taking on the role of minister in the federal government under Chancellor Merz feels like the right step for me. I am excited to contribute to the team of CDU North Rhine-Westphalia led by Hendrik Wüst." Wüst is the minister president and CDU state leader.
Aims for Digitalization
Wildberger's political agenda is clear: "We, the Christian Democrats, strive for a strong social market economy and a much-needed political shift, especially in digitalization and modernization." The primary goal is to increase citizen trust in the government and state institutions, an ongoing concern across the nation.
CDU NRW general secretary, Paul Ziemiak, shared his appreciation for Wildberger's decision: "I am thrilled that Federal Minister Wildberger has chosen to join CDU North Rhine-Westphalia. His tenure aligns perfectly with Hendrik Wüst's motto, 'From Coal to AI,' making the CDU an ideal political home for a new digital minister on the Rhine and Ruhr."
Focus on Modernization and Digitalization
With Wildberger now part of the CDU, reforms and advancement in digital services and infrastructure should be expected in North Rhine-Westphalia. This may involve investments in digital technologies, improving internet connectivity, promoting digital literacy among citizens, and prioritizing transparency and accessibility in public services.
Additionally, Wildberger's role supports the broader political goals of the CDU, emphasizing digitalization, modernization, and economic growth while building trust between the government and its citizens. It's likely that Wildberger's initiatives will contribute to the "From Coal to AI" vision, pushing technological innovation and economic transition throughout North Rhine-Westphalia.
Source: ntv.de, chl/dpa
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- The Commission has also been consulted on the draft directive regarding North Rhine-Westphalia's digitalization strategies, as CDU's newly joined Minister, Karsten Wildberger, aims to modernize the region and strengthen citizen trust.
- Interestingly, Paul Ziemiak, General Secretary of the CDU in North Rhine-Westphalia, expressed his appreciation for Wildberger's decision, stating that his experience aligns perfectly with Hendrik Wüst's vision, 'From Coal to AI,' making the CDU an ideal political home for a new digital minister on the Rhine and Ruhr.
- Being a long-time resident of North Rhine-Westphalia and sharing the CDU's values, Wildberger mentioned his excitement about contributing to the team led by Minister President Wüst and working towards the party's agenda of a strong social market economy and digitalization.
- Beyond his role in North Rhine-Westphalia, Wildberger's appointment to the CDU and his focus on digitalization and modernization reinforces the party's broader commitment to technological innovation, economic growth, and bridging the gap between the government and its citizens, a concern that has been at the forefront of national politics.
