(de-news.net) – A reshuffling of leadership is marking a significant transition ahead of the anticipated formation of the new German government. Jens Spahn (CDU) has been elected as the new leader of the CDU/CSU faction in the Bundestag, securing over 90% of the votes. His election precedes the immiment Bundestag meeting where Friedrich Merz is expected to seek election as Chancellor. Merz had assumed leadership of the parliamentary group before Spahn after becoming party chairman in 2022. Spahn has been a member of the CDU presidium since 2014 and previously held the roles of deputy CDU chairman (2021–2022) and Minister of Health (2018–2021).

Further leadership appointments have been made within parliamentary factions. The CSU delegation in the Bundestag elected Alexander Hoffmann as its new chairman, succeeding Alexander Dobrindt, who is designated as the next Minister of the Interior. Additionally, Dr. Reinhard Brandl was named Parliamentary Secretary for the CSU. Meanwhile, within the SPD, Matthias Miersch is set to take over the position as parliamentary leader from Lars Klingbeil, who has been designated as Minister of Finance and Vice Chancellor.