# Appointment of Ronald Rauhe as German Sport Minister

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/appointment-of-ronald-rauhe-as-german-sport-minister
> Updated: 2026-09-13T09:06:26.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 2.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has appointed former Olympic canoeist Ronald Rauhe as the new State Minister for Sport and Volunteerism. This appointment follows the resignation of Jens Spahn and the transition of predecessor Christiane Schenderlein to the Federal Ministry of Health.

In a strategic shift, the position has been relocated from the Ministry of the Interior and Family to the Chancellery. This move is intended to signal that the development of German elite sports is a top priority for the government. Rauhe, a former elite athlete, is tasked with advancing Germany’s bids for future Olympic and Paralympic Games, implementing high-performance sports reforms, and increasing national medal success.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Ronald Rauhe appointed Germany's State Minister for Sport

Olympic canoeist Ronald Rauhe has been appointed Germany's new State Minister for Sport, a role moved to the Chancellery to prioritize elite athletic success.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ronald-rauhe-appointed-germanys-state-minister-for-sport

### 2026-09-03: Ronald Rauhe appointed German State Minister for Sport

Two-time Olympic canoeist Ronald Rauhe has been appointed Germany's new State Minister for Sport and Volunteerism, succeeding Christiane Schenderlein in the Chancellery.

24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ronald-rauhe-appointed-state-minister-for-sport

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