Friedrich Merz’s cabinet: Who will lead Germany’s key ministries?

The working group of the SPD women has asked the designated Federal Chancellor Merz to occupy at least half of the posts in the new cabinet with women.

Much is speculated about who is moving into the Merz Cabinet. However, there is also a race in Parliament for important top positions: Who will lead the Union and SPD factions in the future? These names are circulating.

The coalition agreement stands, but who becomes minister? Friedrich Merz is working on his list for the cabinet. Some names are condensing.

Friedrich Merz’s cabinet: Who will lead Germany’s key ministries?

Here are the politicians most likely to occupy top posts in the next government.

Germany awaits new cabinet lineup after coalition agreement

For 1st time in nearly 60 years, Christian Democrats will take charge of Foreign Ministry, with senior party figures Johann Wadephul and Armin Laschet emerging as leading candidates - Anadolu Ajansı

In the coalition agreement, the Union and the SPD state which ministries go to which party. The Social Democrats will appoint the Minister of Finance and Defence. Three offices fall to the CSU. Who is in discussion for this?