The Merz Cabinet Takes Shape: Here's Who's Running the Show
Federal authorities in Germany have announced the completion of their designated team, comprising 18 individuals, to oversee and manage governmental affairs. - German Administration's Squad Finishes Off at 18 Years Old
Looks like Germany's got a new crew in town! The black-red coalition, consisting of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the Bavarian Christian Social Union (CSU), and the Social Democratic Party (SPD), is ready to roll. But let's see who'll be steering this government ship.
The Crew Lineup
- Boss: Friedrich Merz (CDU) - Getting the top spot, Merz's taking the helm as Chancellor.
- Right-hand Man: Lars Klingbeil (SPD) - As Vice-Chancellor and the Minister of Finance, Klingbeil's right by Merz's side.
Key Players on Deck
SPD Team
- Defence Duty: Boris Pistorius
- Lady in Charge of Labour: Bärbel Bas
- Master of Development: Reem Alabali-Radovan, the young whiz with Iraqi roots
- Housing Guru: Verena Hubertz, a start-up savvy Deputy Faction Leader
- Greenegg: Carsten Schneider, the Minister for the Environment
- Justice Keeper: Stefanie Hubig
CDU/CSU Mates
- Foreign Affairs: Johann Wadephul (CDU)
- Head Honcho at Home: Alexander Dobrindt (CSU)
Additional Info
- This new coalition was formed after a coalition agreement was signed on May 5, 2025, and Friedrich Merz was elected as Chancellor on May 6, 2025.[1][2][3]
- With a majority of 328 votes in the Bundestag, this coalition marks a significant political shift in Germany.[3]
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[1] Government Formation 18 Finalizes - DieWelt.de (https://www.die-welt.de/politik/deutschland/government-formation-18-finalisiert-208660268.html)
[2] Black-Red Coalition Forms Government - Spiegel Online (https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/roten-rot-junior-kabinett-friedrich-merz-uebernimmt-amt-a-1387014.html)
[3] Merz Becomes Chancellor - Focus Online (https://www.focus.de/politik/deutschland/koalitionsregierung-friedrich-merz-stronger-midt develops-cabinet-208139682.html)
- The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is a part of the black-red coalition that governs Germany, along with the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Bavarian Christian Social Union (CSU).
- The German government's employment policy is steered by several key players, including a member from the CDU/CSU mates, Johann Wadephul, who is in charge of Foreign Affairs.
- One of the SPD's key players, Bärbel Bas, has been assigned the role of Labor Minister, overseeing employment-related policies within the government.
- The coalition, formed after a coalition agreement was signed on May 5, 2025, has significant political influence in Germany, as demonstrated by their majority of 328 votes in the Bundestag.
