Merz admits mistakes in personnel changes; Frei elected parliamentary group leader with 91.9%

Published Jul 29, 02:48 PM UTC

Chancellor Friedrich Merz admitted mistakes in handling personnel changes during a lengthy Union parliamentary group meeting, according to deputy parliamentary group leader Matthias Middelberg. Thorsten Frei was elected as the new chairman of the Union parliamentary group with 91.9% of the vote, succeeding Jens Spahn. In a separate event, new Health Minister Carsten Linnemann received a tool kit as a bizarre gift from his predecessor Nina Warken, symbolizing the challenges of the healthcare system. Merz addressed the press, praising Frei's election and describing the discussion as fair and respectful. Despite the efforts to calm tensions, Middelberg noted that grassroots frustration remains high. The reshuffle follows Spahn's resignation and includes changes in the Transport and Health ministries as well as the Chancellery.

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