Out and Proud: The Power Couple of German Politics - Guttenberg and Reiche
Gutenberg expresses affection towards the future Economics Minister
The rumor mill has been spinning, and now it's confirmed: The BERLIN political landscape becomes more glamorous with a brand new power couple on the scene. The expected Minister of Economy, Katherina Reiche, and the charming ex-Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, have put their romance out in the open.
The dialogue between them and their respective lawyers confirmed that they've been an item for quite some time now. The lawyers respectfully asked for privacy, focusing on the families, to ensure the transition is smooth.
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Morning news revealed Reiche, hailing from Luckenwalde in Brandenburg, will become the Federal Minister of Economy within the black-red coalition. Speculations about a romance with Guttenberg had been buzzing around for a while. Now, these two are seen as the next glamorous power pair in federal politics.
During Guttenberg's tenure as a minister, first for economy and then for defense, his wife and him were looked upon as the German Kennedys - one of the most glittering couples in German politics. However, in 2023, the couple announced their separation.
Reiche joined the Bundestag in 1998 and occupied her seat until 2015. Renowned for her self-assured demeanor and ambitious nature, she's not only well-connected but also has a finance background. From 2005 to 2009, Reiche served as the deputy parliamentary group leader of the Union; in recent years, she headed Westenergie as CEO.
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Guttenberg departed from politics after a plagiarism scandal hit him in 2011. Although a dark blip in his career, he's been busy as a consultant, entrepreneur, and producer, moderating documentaries and journalistic formats. His book, "3 Seconds - Notes from the Present," decorated bookshelves in the fall of 2023.
- Power Couples
- Glamorous Relationships
- Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg and Katherina Reiche
Insight:
Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, born on December 5, 1971, is a prominent German politician who served as the Federal Minister of Defense from 2009 to 2011. His career was tainted by a plagiarism scandal, resulting in his resignation. After politics, he has pursued various roles in advisory, public speaking, and journalism.
Katherina Reiche, although not widely reported in connection to Guttenberg, has a solid background in politics. She entered the Bundestag in 1998 as a member of the Union, serving until 2015. She has since managed CEO roles in finance industries and been known for her self-assured demeanor and ambitious outlook.
- The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, considering the involvement of Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, a former Minister who has encountered controversies in the realm of federal politics.
- Amidst the glamorous relationships and power couples prevalent in German politics,the latest addition, Katherina Reiche and Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, have raised speculations given their respective political careers and personal connections.
- While JPE began media conversations around the rumored relationship between Guttenberg and Reiche, the federal landscape will soon see another renowned luminary, Katherina Reiche, appointed as the Federal Minister of Economy.
- Despite the accusations of plagiarism affecting his political career, Guttenberg's fallen career has been resurrected, venturing into consultancy, entrepreneurship, and journalism, with his book "3 Seconds - Notes from the Present," added to general-news bookshelves in the fall of 2023.
