Germany's new cabinet, sworn in under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, comprises key figures like Lars Klingbeil, the new finance minister, and Alexander Dobrindt, overseeing immigration policy. Merz's coalition faces pressing issues such as an ailing economy, slow digitalisation, and rising far-right sentiments. Klingbeil, noted for his unassuming but strategic political style, enters a pivotal role managing significant funding for infrastructure. Dobrindt's tough immigration stance aligns with growing political pressures, indicating the cabinet's immediate focus on addressing these challenges to stabilize Germany's future.
Klingbeil will take over the finance ministry of Europe's largest economy and also serve as vice chancellor, having significant fiscal firepower for infrastructure spending.
Dobrindt's hardline stance on migration will be tested under pressure from the AfD, as he opposes liberal immigration reforms and supports governing by decree.
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