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Germany: Johannes Steiniger appointed Staatssekretär at Federal Ministry of Economy
Johannes Steiniger, 39, secretary-general of the CDU in Rhineland-Palatinate and Bundestag deputy, was appointed on July 27, 2026, as Staatssekretär to Federal Economy Minister Katherina Reiche, according to Zeit.de. The appointment follows Patrick Schnieder's departure as Federal Transport Minister, which triggered a federal cabinet reshuffle. Steiniger, credited as the architect of the CDU's electoral success in Rhineland-Palatinate, expressed surprise at Schnieder's departure.