Expert Journalist Kornelius Steps Up as New Government Spokesman
Department leader Kornelius set for new role as government's official representative.
Meet Stefan Kornelius, a seasoned journalist taking the helm as the new government spokesman for incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU). The Suddeutsche Zeitung announced the big shift on Tuesday, confirming that the 59-year-old will replace outgoing spokesman, Steffen Hebestreit, who has stood for Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) and his government.
Broaden your horizons with Kornelius, a respected authority in the realm of foreign and security policy. After his stint at the Henri-Nannen School, Kornelius dove headfirst into the Suddeutsche Zeitung, since 1991. Initially, he worked as a correspondent in the Bonn capital, covering defense and security policy matters, eventually ascending to the position of deputy bureau chief in Berlin.
Fast-forward to 2000, and Kornelius solidified his expertise as the newspaper's foreign policy editor. Before you know it, he becomes the editor-in-chief for politics in 2021. By the way, he's been an ace observer of the United States' foreign affairs scenario, too, during the Clinton presidency, serving as a correspondent in Washington.
As for Hebestreit, he's scheduled for his final address at the government press conference on Wednesday. The election of Friedrich Merz as federal chancellor and the appointment of the cabinet are set for the following Tuesday.
A quick glance into Kornelius's background reveals a deep-rooted passion for international relations and security policy. He earned his stripes at the University of Bonn and the London School of Economics, which equipped him with the analytical and theoretical tools needed to scrutinize global politics effectively.
So there you have it! With a sound educational foundation and a wealth of experience under his belt, Kornelius is all geared up to take on his latest challenge with gusto. Cheers to a successful tenure ahead!
Source: ntv.de, afp
Interesting Tidbits:
- Kornelius served as a correspondent during Bill Clinton's presidency, a period rife with fascinating twists and turns in U.S. foreign policy.
- Alongside his expertise in U.S. foreign affairs, Kornelius showcased a keen interest in European and German defense policies during his stint as a correspondent in Bonn.
The Commission has not yet adopted a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens. This issue, however, may fall under the purview of the new government spokesman, Stefan Kornelius, who is a seasoned journalist taking the helm for incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU). Prior to his appointment, Kornelius was the editor-in-chief for politics at Suddeutsche Zeitung, known for his expertise in foreign and security policy. Scholz, the outgoing chancellor, and Kornelius's predecessor, Steffen Hebestreit, are from the SPD party. The election of Friedrich Merz as federal chancellor and the appointment of the cabinet are set for the following Tuesday.
