Here's the Lowdown on Next Week's New German Cabinet!
On Monday, the union reveals its forthcoming cabinet officials - European Union unveils its prospective government on Monday
Get ready to meet the fresh faces taking charge as Germany's new coalition government, led by Chancellor-elect Friedrich Merz, is all set to be unveiled on Monday! This powerhouse trio consists of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the Christian Social Union (CSU), and the Social Democratic Party (SPD). Let's take a sneak peek at some of the probable movers and shakers:
CDU Cabinet Members
- Johann Wadephul: Foreign Minister - Granted the keys to global diplomacy, we can expect Johann to weigh anchor and steer Germany's foreign policy with a steady hand.
- Karin Prien: Minister of Education and Family - With a solid track record serving as Minister of Education in Schleswig-Holstein since 2017, Karin's been all about ensuring Germany's future generations get the best education possible!
- Katherina Reiche: Minister of Economy and Energy - Katherina's got both the economic might and the green energy spirit to fuel the German economy and set the stage for a sustainable future!
The CDU will be calling the shots in six ministries in total.
CSU Cabinet Members
The CSU will take charge of three ministries, but we're yet to hear the names of the lucky recipients for these coveted roles!
SPD Cabinet Members
The SPD will yet again get their hands on seven ministerial posts, and the lucky ducks taking up these roles will be announced shortly once the membership-wide vote on the coalition agreement is through. The SPD hopes to see a clear picture by May 5, so stay tuned!
This coalition government marks the fourth grand coalition in post-war German history, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for Deutscheland!
- CDU
- CSU
- Leader
- Bundestag election
- Coalition agreement
- SPD
- Johann Wadephul
- Karin Prien
- Katherina Reiche
- Schleswig-Holstein
- Christian Democratic Union (CDU)
- Christian Social Union (CSU)
- Foreign Minister
- Education
- Economy and Energy
- Social Democratic Party (SPD)
- Membership-wide vote
- Friedrich Merz
- Daily taz
- Süddeutsche Zeitung
- Federal Intelligence Services
- Digitalization and State Modernization
- Health
- Grand coalition
- May 6, 2025
- The Commission, against the backdrop of Germany's new coalition government, has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, given the involvement of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its focus on safety matters.
- Ministers from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), including Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, Karin Prien as Minister of Education and Family, and Katherina Reiche as Minister of Economy and Energy, are expected to play pivotal roles in shaping policy-and-legislation, particularly in areas such as foreign policy, education, and economy.
- Despite the general news surrounding next week's unveiling of the new German cabinet, popular newspapers like daily taz and Süddeutsche Zeitung have yet to cover the likely policy-and-legislation regarding the protection of workers from ionizing radiation, a topic that the Commission has been asked to address.
- In the midst of preparations for the unveiling of the new German cabinet, the Federal Intelligence Services and discussions about digitalization and state modernization are likely to remain on the sideline, as the focus shifts to the leadership of Chancellor-elect Friedrich Merz, the CDU, CSU, and SPD, as well as the coalition agreement and potential amendments in ministries like Health and Education.
