New German ministers appointed amid turmoil in Merz's conservatives

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2026-07-29

Berlin (dpa) - Germany's centre-right government underwent a Cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday after the resignation of a senior conservative politician over his decision to become a parent through surrogacy. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier formally appointed Nina Warken as head of the Federal Chancellery, a role comparable to chief of staff to Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Steinmeier also appointed Carsten Linnemann as health minister and Steffen Bi......

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