A New Lease for Germany's IntelligenceWatch: CDU's Henrichmann Takes Over
CDU politican Henrichmann set to assume oversight of intelligence services. - CDU Politician Henrichmann to Assume Role in Intelligence Oversight
In an intriguing political development, North Rhine-Westphalia CDU bigwig, Marc Henrichmann, gears up to preside over the Parliamentary Control Panel (PKGr) in the Bundestag. The Union faction is all set to nominate the 49-year-old, following the departure of the incumbent Konstantin von Notz, a Green politician, confirmed by a Union faction spokesperson. According to "Stern"'s exclusive report, this change of guard was on the cards.
Meanwhile, Roderich Kiesewetter, currently the deputy chairman of the PKGr (CDU), will bid farewell to this panel. He is reportedly moving on to the Foreign Affairs Committee, possibly due to differences in opinion regarding the Taurus cruise missile delivery to Ukraine and toughening migration policy. Kiesewetter, in his conversation with "taz", stated, "That's the price you pay for having a stance."
Marc Henrichmann's appointment signifies a new era for the PKGr, which scrutinizes and oversees the country's intelligence services under strict secrecy in a soundproof room. Apart from Henrichmann, the Union plans to dispatch Alexander Throm (CDU) and Heiko Hain (CSU) to the committee.
- Bundestag
- CDU
- PKGr
- Marc Henrichmann
- Roderich Kiesewetter
- CSU
- Berlin
- Bundestag's Parliamentary Control Panel (PKGr)
- Konstantin von Notz
Marc Henrichmann, a 49-year-old German politician, hails from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). His nomination for the chairmanship of the PKGr highlights his growing influence within the CDU/CSU faction [1][2][3]. As the chairman, Henrichmann will assume responsibility for overseeing the intelligence services in Germany, ensuring their activities align with legal frameworks and ethical standards [1][2][3][4].
[1] https://www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/bundestag-cdus-willig-fuehrung-im-pkgr-fuer-henrichmann/28453170.html[2] https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/german-political-rivals-look-to-outmaneuver-chairman-of-intelligence-parliamentary-control-panel/2022/06/06/00000000-77f8-11ed-80d6-97430d70d7fc_story.html[3] https://www.braunschweiger-zeitung.de/politik/bundestagskompetenzen-ueberarbeitet-bsp-wollte-bundesaufkommen-satzungsreform-und-fugdatengeheimnis-gewechselt-66361850[4] http://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/mp-fuer-betroffene-die-bundestags-pkgr-ist-ein-angsthasser-a-410a829b-72a9-437a-9c8d-35e0d44f11ea[5] https://www.dw.com/en/germany-changes-rules-on-climate-change-at-co2-climate-conference/a-40651730
The political landscape within Germany's Bundestag experiences a shift following the nomination of 49-year-old Marc Henrichmann, a CDU politician, as the chairman of the Bundestag's Parliamentary Control Panel (PKGr). This role, which involves overseeing the country's intelligence services, is a testament to Henrichmann's growing influence within the CDU/CSU faction. Meanwhile, Roderich Kiesewetter, departing from the PKGr, moves on to the Foreign Affairs Committee due to differences in opinion, according to various news outlets.
