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Germany's Merz completes chaotic cabinet reshuffle

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has appointed a new transport minister following a cabinet reshuffle triggered by a senior party member's resignation.

By 27 Jul 2026 · 16:00 CET Updated 27 Jul 2026 · 16:00 CET

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz named a new transport minister on Monday, bringing to a close what has been described as a chaotic cabinet reshuffle.

According to The Local, the restructuring of the government was sparked after a senior party member stepped down from their position in the wake of a surrogacy scandal.

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