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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz unveils major cabinet reshuffle

Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a comprehensive reshuffle of the German federal government and the CDU party leadership. Health minister Nina Warken will leave the ministry to become head of the Chancellor’s Office, while party secretary‑general Carsten Linnemann is set to take over the health portfolio. Philipp Amthor, a 33‑year‑old former digital‑ministerial secretary, will become State Minister for Federal‑State Relations in the chancellery. Franziska Hoppermann is slated to succeed Linnemann as CDU general secretary, and Thorsten Frei is expected to replace Jens Spahn as leader of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group. Transport minister Patrick Schnieder is being dismissed; finance politician Fritz Güntzler was briefly offered the post but withdrew, leaving the position vacant. Constitutional scholar Stefan Pieper warned that ministers should not assume duties before being sworn in. The reshuffle comes as Merz seeks to solidify his coalition ahead of regional elections in September, where the far‑right AfD aims for a historic breakthrough. Critics note the rapid changes raise questions about stability and policy continuity, especially in transport and health reforms.

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