Jens Plötner becomes State Secretary for Armaments. The change of personnel is controversial: Plötner is considered by many to represent a foreign policy that was once too Russia-friendly.
By Markus Bickel
Ramón Méndez Galain is responsible for a rapid energy transition in Uruguay. He now wants to utilize his experience to help create a green and socially just energy supply at the international level.
By Redaktion Table
More personnel and better equipment for the Bundeswehr – these are the topics that will shape the term of office of the future Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces, Henning Otte. In the new government, the CDU politician will succeed his colleague, the SPD politician Eva Högl.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Michael Otto is regarded as a sustainability visionary. The entrepreneur made environmental conservation and sustainability goals a priority for the Otto Group early on. His foundations invest in moorland protection, sustainable agriculture and the business community's commitment to climate policy. Otto also launched the Hamburg Sustainability Conference, which will take place for the second time on June 2 and 3.
By Redaktion Table
Elisabeth Werner succeeds Wolfgang Burtscher: The Austrian economist will take over leadership of the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development at the European Commission.
By Redaktion Table
Kirsten Krampe takes over the management of the Heinrich Böll Foundation's office in Ramallah on an interim basis.
By Redaktion Table
As a DJ, entrepreneur and activist for alternative lifestyles, Rainbow Gao has influenced China's modern pop culture. This year, her techno festival on the Great Wall is celebrating a comeback after a long hiatus.
By Redaktion Table
