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Political earthquake in Schleswig-Holstein: resignation of interior and agriculture ministers!
Schleswig-Holstein is experiencing political changes: Interior and Agriculture Ministers resign; Cabinet reshuffle under Prime Minister Günther.
Political earthquake in Schleswig-Holstein: resignation of interior and agriculture ministers!
A political earthquake shakes Schleswig-Holstein: Prime Minister Daniel Gunther from the CDU announced today the complete restructuring of his cabinet. In a surprising step, the Interior Minister took actionSabine Sütterlin-Waackand the Minister of AgricultureWerner Schwarzalso both from the CDU, back. According to the government spokeswoman, this change was not left to chance but had been in preparation for months.
The press conference to present the details of this cabinet reshuffle is scheduled for 3 p.m. The Prime Minister, who has been in office since 2017 and has governed a black-green coalition since 2022, is probably aiming for a realignment of his government policy with these changes.
New faces in the cabinet
With the appointment ofMagdalena Finke, the previous Interior State Secretary, has become the new Interior Minister, there is a fresh face at the head of one of the central offices. The 38-year-old native of Warsaw, who is single, brings legal knowledge and hopefully also a good knack for the challenges that lie ahead.
Likewise willCornelia Schmachtenberg, previously a member of the state parliament, was appointed as the new agriculture minister. The 34-year-old agricultural scientist, who was born in Munich and is married, is supposed to devote herself to the agricultural concerns of Schleswig-Holstein. Both new ministers now face the task of bringing a breath of fresh air into the ministries.
Eventful years in office
Sütterlin-Waack has been part of the cabinet since 2017, initially in the role of Justice Minister and since 2020 as Interior Minister. Your colleagueWerner Schwarzhad led the state's agricultural policy since the state elections in 2022, after previously shaping the state farmers' association for 15 years and being known as a lobbyist. These resignations not only mark the end of an era, but also the beginning of a new political phase in the state.
The next state election in Schleswig-Holstein is expected to take place in spring 2027, which presents the new ministers with a particularly exciting challenge. The time for fresh ideas and large-scale programs is running out if you want to keep up with current developments in German politics.
At a time when political upheavals are shaping society, it will be important that the new ministers keep both the interests of the citizens and the country's challenges in mind. The political landscape is constantly changing, and Schleswig-Holstein could make even further progress with its new composition.