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Meet Germany's new decision-makers

Michaela Kuefner
April 30, 2025

Who are the power brokers in the new German government? DW’s Michaela Küfner breaks down who Friedrich Merz has chosen for his new cabinet. Together with DW’s Nina Haase she analyzes how Foreign Minister J.Wadephul and incoming Trade Minister Katherina Reiche fit into Merz’ government picture. Special guest is Johannes Winkel, leader of the youth organization of Merz’ Conservative CDU party.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

00:51 New faces

03:51 Tougher over Ukraine

07:35 “Generational contract”

11:30 Digitalization

16:30 Migration dilemma

21:45 Far-Right AfD party

27:11 Big expectations

32:52 “Responsibility for Germany”

34:28 Outro 

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