Transport Minister Wissing Transitions into Economics Sector
In the ever-evolving world of German politics, there have been several significant changes and developments in recent times.
Annalena Baerbock, former co-chair of the Green Party and Foreign Minister, has been elected as the President of the UN General Assembly. This new role marks a potential stepping stone in her international career, as she prepares to take up her duties in New York. However, her candidacy was criticized for being late following the lost federal election.
Meanwhile, Olaf Scholz, the former Chancellor, has moved from the Chancellery to the backbench of the Bundestag and plans to stay there for the entire legislative period. Many former members of the Scholz government have also left politics since their term ended.
One of the most popular politicians in Germany at present is Cem Özdemir. He quickly rose in polls after taking over from the unsuccessful Christine Lambrecht. Özdemir was elected as the top candidate by a state party conference in May and aims to succeed the non-re-running Minister President Winfried Kretschmann in the Baden-Württemberg state election in March next year. In recent polls, he is ahead of his CDU opponent Manuel Hagel in a direct vote for the next Minister President.
Volker Wissing, a former General Secretary of the FDP and Federal Transport Minister in the traffic light coalition, is switching careers from politics to business. He will assume the chairmanship of an advisory board at Christ Capital GmbH, but his appointment requires approval from the federal government.
The Greens are currently behind the CDU in recent polls for the Baden-Württemberg state election. Robert Habeck, the former Economics Minister, has announced his departure from politics, adding to the party's challenges.
Christian Lindner, the former FDP chairman and Federal Finance Minister, has taken a break from politics after the FDP's election debacle. His wife gave birth to a baby in April, and he is currently focusing on a new activity as a freelance speaker and author.
Harald Christ, the owner of the corporate group, which includes the consulting firm "Joschka Fischer & Company", has a colorful political past, having been a member of the SPD and the FDP.
There is no information available about the company Cem Özdemir intends to join after his candidacy for the office of Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg. The advisory board, chaired by Wissing, is intended to be an advisory body for the entire corporate group.
In conclusion, the German political landscape is seeing a series of shifts and changes, with several key figures moving into new roles, stepping back from politics, or exploring new careers. The upcoming Baden-Württemberg state election will be a significant test for many of these politicians and parties.
