New appointment at the German Bundestag: Göttke takes over directing role
Paul Göttke Appointed as New Director of the German Bundestag
After a distinguished career spanning two decades at the German Bundestag, Paul Göttke has been appointed as the new Director of the Bundestag, effective from May 12th. The appointment was proposed by Bundestag President Julia Klöckner to the Presidium.
Göttke, currently serving as the deputy faction director and the deputy administrative head of the CDU/CSU faction, has made significant contributions to the Bundestag throughout his tenure. He joined the administration of the German Bundestag in 2006 and has since risen through the ranks.
One of Göttke's most notable roles has been as the Director of the European Affairs Office. This office, created during the tenure of then Bundestag President Prof. Dr. Norbert Lammert, has played a crucial role in shaping the German Bundestag's involvement in European Union matters. Under Göttke's leadership, the office has focused on improving the participation opportunities of the German Bundestag in matters of the European Union.
In his new role as Director of the Bundestag, Göttke will be responsible for high-level administrative leadership within the Bundestag. This includes decisions related to parliamentary administration and investigations commissioned by the Bundestagspräsidentin (President of the Bundestag), Julia Klöckner. For example, he was tasked with investigating a certain internal matter referenced in 2025 reports.
Göttke has also commented publicly on political neutrality standards for internal Bundestag networks, such as the queer network of the Bundestag administration. He emphasized that it must remain politically neutral.
While the search results do not provide detailed information about Göttke's entire career path within the Bundestag, it is clear that he began his career as a factional advisor and parliamentary assistant. His dedication and commitment to the Bundestag have earned him the top administrative position in the institution.
The creation of the new European Affairs Office during the tenure of Prof. Dr. Norbert Lammert was a significant development that has contributed to Göttke's rise within the Bundestag. His work in this office has been instrumental in shaping the Bundestag's role in European affairs.
As the new Director of the German Bundestag, Göttke is poised to continue making a significant impact on the institution and the political landscape of Germany.
As the new Director of the German Bundestag, Paul Göttke will oversee policy-and-legislation related decisions, particularly in the realm of parliamentary administration and investigations commissioned by the Bundestagspräsidentin (President of the Bundestag), Julia Klöckner. His previous roles, such as the Director of the European Affairs Office, have provided him with invaluable experience in shaping the Bundestag's involvement in European Union matters, contributing to politics and general-news discourse in Germany.
