Defense Ministry appoints Jens Plötner as the new Secretary of Armaments
Say hello to Jens Ploetner, the new State Secretary for Armaments and Innovation in the German Defense Ministry! Defense Minister Boris Pistorius made the call, replacing the previous State Secretary Benedikt Zimmer, as per the Defense Ministry's announcement.
Here's a lowdown on the man of the hour. A veteran diplomat and politician, Ploetner's career in foreign service kicked off in 1994. He's bagged numerous key roles, including serving as the Political Director at the Federal Foreign Office from April 2019 to December 2021. Prior to that, he was ambassador to Greece from July 2017 to March 2019 and ambassador to Tunisia from June 2012 to 2014. His portfolio also includes stints as ambassador to Sri Lanka and being co-accredited to the Maldives from 2009 to 2012. Apart from law, Ploetner delved into public and international law, completing further studies at universities in Hamburg, Bordeaux, and the Sorbonne.
Now, let's talk about the £$ change in the Defense Ministry landscape. To address the escalated security situation, there will be a third State Secretary in the ministry. This role has been agreed upon with Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil, with Jan Stöß stepping up to the plate. With increased tasks and time pressure for implementation, having an extra pair of hands is clearly crucial.
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I'm not sure about the policy implications of this change in the Defense Ministry, but the appointment of Jens Ploetner as the State Secretary for Armaments and Innovation marks a shift in the German government's politics related to policy-and-legislation and general-news. As a veteran diplomat and politician with a diverse career, Ploetner will likely bring a unique perspective to his new role in the Defense Ministry.
