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Friedrich Merz Thanks Jens Spahn, Won't Abandon Him

July 29, 2026Юрий Верхотуров1 мин

In a significant personnel reshuffling, another position has been solidified: Thorsten Frei will succeed the resigned Jens Spahn as the leader of the Union parliamentary group. However, for Chancellor Merz and CSU leader Söder, Spahn's departure from this specific role does not signal his complete withdrawal from political engagement.

Original German Text (excluding ads/source):

In der Personalrochade ist ein weiterer Posten fest: Thorsten Frei folgt als Unionsfraktionschef auf den zurückgetretenen Jens Spahn. Für Kanzler Merz und CSU-Chef Söder ist Spahn damit aber nicht abgemeldet.

English Translation:

In the personnel reshuffle, another position is fixed: Thorsten Frei follows the resigned Jens Spahn as the Union parliamentary group leader. However, for Chancellor Merz and CSU leader Söder, Spahn is not yet out of the picture.