Newsworthy Appointment: Journalist Stefan Kornelius Takes Over Government Spokesman Role, Under Merz's Administration
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Breaking News: Stefan Kornelius Takes Vice-Chancellor Role for Chancellor-Designate Friedrich Merz
Looks like journalist Stefan Kornelius has scored a new gig as the government spokesperson for incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz, according to the "Süddeutsche Zeitung." The 59-year-old was previously the newspaper's political editor-in-chief, overseeing foreign policy. A CDU spokesperson confirmed the appointment.
Back in the '90s, he held various positions, including serving as the "SZ" correspondent in Washington and working for several years in the federal office of the newspaper. Kornelius, a champs at journalism, is a member of the Atlantik-Brücke and the German Society for Foreign Policy (DGAP), and he studied political science, history, and constitutional law at the University of Bonn.
On Monday, Merz and CSU leader Markus Söder unveiled the future cabinet members. The newly appointed advisors in the Chancellery include Jörg Semmler, who will take on a new state secretary position similar to a Chancellor's director, and Michael Clauß, the current German ambassador to the EU in Brussels, as the European political advisor. Günter Sautter, the top diplomat, will serve as the foreign and security policy advisor, while Levin Holle, the former CFO of Deutsche Bahn, will be the new economic policy advisor.
As previously reported, Philipp Wolff, former vice-president of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND), will take charge of the department for coordinating and overseeing the intelligence services. Jacob Schrot, formerly Merz's chief of staff as Union's parliamentary group leader, will head the Chancellery.
However, some recent rumors suggest that Stefan Kornelius may not be part of the new cabinet after all. According to our latest sources (as of May 2025), the SPD representatives are scheduled to present their ministers on the 5th, but details are yet to be revealed. It's unclear if he'll continue his journalistic career or take a seat at the table. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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- Stefan Kornelius, the former political editor-in-chief of "Süddeutsche Zeitung," is set to work as the government spokesperson for Chancellor-designate Friedrich Merz, according to reports.
- Voracious in the field of journalism, Kornelius is a member of the Atlantik-Brücke and the German Society for Foreign Policy (DGAP), with a background in political science, history, and constitutional law from the University of Bonn.
- In the realm of politics, Kornelius might be moving away from the "Süddeutsche Zeitung" as rumors suggest he won't join the new cabinet, but no official decision has been made yet.
- Policy-and-legislation enthusiasts should keep an eye on the general news, as sources indicate that the SPD representatives will present their ministers on the 5th of May, with further details to be revealed.
