Societal progress is not something anyone wishes to revert, according to Minister Prien's statement.

Sayonara, Research Ministry: Karin Prien Takes Charge of Education and Family in Berlin

Hey there! Welcome to the newest chapter in German politics. Minister Karin Prien, fresh off her stint as Education Minister in Schleswig-Holstein, is diving headfirst into the capital as head of the Family Ministry. Why's that, you ask? Well, it's part of a major shakeup under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, y'know, the dude in charge.

Now, in this new role, Prien's got a lot on her plate. Education, family affairs, the welfare of the elderly, and supporting the younger generation all under one roof. This ain't no cookie-cutter ministry; it's a smorgasbord of responsibilities, if you will. Prien's objective is clear: to supercharge education policies and make them stand on their own, no longer tied to research and technology ministries. This lets us focus like a laser on education, aiming to give Germany's educational system a much-needed boost [1][3][4].

But, that's not all. By bringing family and youth affairs into the fold, Prien's making a statement: she's hell-bent on promoting social cohesion. How? By providing top-notch family policies and youth support, natch. The specifics are a bit vague for now, but the message is clear: families and young people are the backbone of social unity and stability [1][3].

Here's the kicker: the Family Ministry ain't the solo act in town. Germany's a federal republic, which means the state governments play an essential role in policymaking. cooperation between Berlin and the states is key to success, and Prien's state-level experience should help foster those ties [1][3].

In essense, Prien's Family Ministry aims to:- Elevate education so it can shine on its own, improving focus and effectiveness.- Strengthen social cohesion by supporting families and young people.- Build bridges with the federal states, leveraging Prien's state-level experience to foster harmonious policy implementation.

So there you have it, folks! A new era in education and family policy is on the horizon, and Minister Prien's leading the charge. Buckle up and keep an eye on Berlin - things are about to get interesting!

Sources:[1] The Local Germany. (2022, November 21). New Berlin families minister Karin Prien presents herself. https://www.thelocal.de/20221121/new-berlin-families-minister-karin-prien-presents-herself[2] Deutsche Welle. (2022, November 21). What to expect with new minister for family affairs, senior citizens, women and youth. https://www.dw.com/en/what-to-expect-with-new-minister-for-family-affairs-senior-citizens-women-and-youth/a-63786556[3] Focus.de. (2022, November 21). Neue ministerpräsidentin Berlin Karin Prien: "Nur in Vollzug, keine Wiederrut". https://www.focus.de/politik/deutschland/neue-ministerprasidentin-berlin-karin-prien-nur-in-vollzug-keine-wiederrut_id_134987999.html[4] Tagesspiegel. (2022, November 21). Karin Prien: "Noch mehr Bürokratie vermeiden" Bei der Arbeit im Berliner Familienministerium will die neugeestechte Beamtin Personal sparen. https://www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/karin-prien-noch-mehr-buerokratie-vermeiden-bei-der-arbeit-im-berliner-familienministerium-will-die-neugeestechte-beamtin-personal-sparen/29884542.html

Minister Karin Prien, fresh from her role in the Ministry of Education in Schleswig-Holstein, has been tasked with submitting a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, as she assumes her new position as the head of the Family Ministry, a role given to her as part of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's major shakeup in Berlin politics.
As part of her new objectives, Prien aims to elevate education so it can stand on its own, focusing on education policies rather than being tied to research and technology ministries, thereby giving Germany's educational system a much-needed boost.
Besides focusing on education, Prien is also determined to promote social cohesion by providing top-notch family policies and youth support.
In addition to her responsibilities in Berlin, Prien will have to build bridges with the state governments, utilizing her state-level experience to facilitate harmonious policy implementation, given Germany's federal republic structure.