Flipping Roles: BND Chief Kahl Heads to the Vatican, Jäger Takes Over
Head of BND Appointed as Ambassador to the Vatican; Previously Active as Lobbyist in the U.S.
Swap'em up, it's a new dawn in the Foreign Office as key figures shuffle their positions this summer! Mark your calendars, Germany's veteran diplomat Martin Jäger is set to take over the reins at the Federal Intelligence Service (BND), as Bruno Kahl, the current BND boss, departs for the Vatican to assume ambassadorship in Rome.
Gear up for a blockbuster diplomatic scene, as the Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, unveils his masterplan that entails a uniform transfer date for the Foreign Office - a decision agreed upon by the government and coalition.
Out with the old, in with the aptly seasoned
As summer rolls in, the experience takes center stage, with a host of proven diplomats poised to lead the charge. Sources from government circles report that Jens Hanefeld, the current German ambassador to Ethiopia, is poised to replace Andreas Michaelis, moving on to the esteemed role of the German ambassador to the United States. Hanefeld, a seasoned diplomat, served twice at the German embassy in Washington, with a stint as head of the areas of International and European Politics and Trade Policy, just when the car-related feud with the USA heats up[3].
The final curtain call: Cabinet meeting this Wednesday
The cast of characters is set to take shape at this Wednesday's cabinet meeting, as Wadephul's planned changes to the diplomatic landscape take center stage. With seasoned diplomats set to lead key posts, expect a well-oiled and effective team.
Thomas Ossowski, who has made a return trip to the permanent representation of Germany to the European Union (EU) in Brussels, is set to take the helm. Ossowski, whose previous stint as the EU ambassador in Turkey lies in his favor, returns to Brussels as the ambassador's position in the EU. Meanwhile, there's a change of guard in Berlin as Susanne Baumann and Thomas Bagger take up key European posts. Baumann will replace Miguel Berger in London, while Bagger seizes the moment to become the new ambassador to Rome.
The art of diplomacy: waiting on the host's approval
The process of appointing ambassadors is an intricate dance that involves a series of steps. After careful planning, a so-called 'agrément' is requested from the host country's government. With approval in hand, the Federal President issues a letter of credence, which must be presented to the host country's head of state upon taking office[6]. However, to respect the host country's decision, appointments are typically confirmed only after receiving the host government's approval.
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As the government's cabinet gathers this Wednesday, anticipation is high for the official appointments of seasoned diplomats to key posts. The process of appointing ambassadors is a careful dance that requires approval from the host country's government, reflecting the general-news of diplomatic relations and adherence to community policy. Employment policy plays a crucial role in these appointments, as ambassadorships are often filled by individuals with extensive experience in areas such as politics, international relations, and trade policy.
