Economy Ministry welcomes new team members, appointed by Katherina Reiche
Blueprinting a New Team: Katherina Reiche Reshuffles Economics Ministry
It looks like the new Federal Minister of Economics, Katherina Reiche (CDU), is shaking things up in her ministry, as per a report by theHandelsblatt. Frank Wetzel, presently running the "National and International Economic Policy" group in the Federal Chancellery, is tipped to be appointed as the new civil servant State Secretary.
Three out of four State Secretaries who accompanied Robert Habeck to the ministry could be stepping down, with the fourth, Bernhard Kluttig, an independent employee who has spent over 16 years in the Economics Ministry, still up in the air. There's a veritable tidal wave of changes expected among department heads too.
According to insiders, the tentative list for State Secretary positions comprises: Thomas Steffen, a jurist currently serving as State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Health; Stephanie von Ahlefeldt, an economist with Union ties who was previously active in the energy department in the Economics Ministry; and Yvonne Schreiber, former chief of staff to Peter Altmaier (CDU) and a former employee of Habeck's ministry.
However, until official confirmations roll in, it's all speculation.
Katherina Reiche, a seasoned politician with a background in chemistry and energy business leadership, brings notable experience to her role as Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy. As a conservative CDU member and former member of parliament for Brandenburg, she has a strong track record in nuclear energy advocacy and a history of leadership roles within her party, including co-leading her parliamentary faction and serving as parliamentary state secretary in both the environment and transport ministries. Reiche's tenure at Westenergie AG, a division of E.ON, provided her with valuable experience in energy infrastructure modernization, renewable energy integration, and digital grid innovation.
So, with Katherina Reiche at the helm, it's anyone's guess who will join her in this economic renaissance. Stay tuned for more updates! 📰🔜
- Frank Wetzel, currently working in the Federal Chancellery, is rumored to be appointed as the new State Secretary in Katherina Reiche's Economics Ministry.
- Three out of four State Secretaries from Robert Habeck's tenure may exit, with Bernhard Kluttig, an independent employee who's served more than 16 years, yet to be decided.
- Insiders suggest a possible list for new State Secretary appointments including Thomas Steffen from the Federal Ministry of Health, Stephanie von Ahlefeldt with Union ties, and Yvonne Schreiber, a former employee of Habeck's ministry.
- Katherina Reiche's change in the Economics Ministry, as part of the general news landscape, is expected to significantly influence policy-and-legislation and politics, particularly regarding nuclear energy advocacy and energy infrastructure modernization.
