Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz has unveiled the new members of his cabinet, emphasizing experience and loyalty, and set up a new Ministry of Digitalization

Friedrich Merz's announcement includes the appointment of key members to various ministries, such as Johann Wadephul to the Foreign Ministry and Katherina Reiche to the Economy Ministry. Merz promotes a conservative government focused on security and reindustrialization. New posts include the Ministry of Digitalization, headed by Karsten Wildberger, and a focus on European affairs with Serap Güler and Gunther Krichbaum. Thorsten Frei will coordinate government work as head of the Chancellery.