Göttinger Fritz Güntzler (CDU) sagt Kanzler Merz als geplanter Verkehrsminister ab
Fritz Güntzler, a CDU member from Göttingen, declined the offer to become Germany's transport minister proposed by Chancellor Merz. The decision surprised and upset the CDU in Lower Saxony, where party leader Lechner had recommended Güntzler for the role. The announcement followed a prolonged deliberation period within the party.
- ▪Chancellor Merz nominated Fritz Güntzler as the new transport minister.
- ▪Güntzler publicly refused the appointment.
- ▪The Lower Saxony CDU expressed shock and disappointment at the refusal.
- ▪State party leader Lechner had previously advocated for Güntzler's selection.
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| Publication time | Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:46:55 +0200 |
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StartseiteNiedersachsenGöttinger Fritz Güntzler (CDU) sagt Kanzler Merz als geplanter Verkehrsminister abBundeskabinettKostenpflichtig Göttinger Fritz Güntzler (CDU) sagt Kanzler Merz überraschend als Verkehrsminister ab – Niedersachsen-CDU in AufruhrEntscheidung nach einer langen Nacht: Fritz Güntzler (CDU/CSU) wird nicht Verkehrsminister.Quelle: Elisa Schu/dpaAnhörenApp öffnenEr sollte ins Bundeskabinett, sagte aber ab: Der Göttinger CDU-Abgeordnete und Finanzexperte Fritz Güntzler wird nicht neuer Verkehrsminister in Berlin. Die Niedersachsen-CDU reagiert mit Bestürzung bis Unverständnis, Landeschef Lechner ist düpiert: Er hatte Güntzler dem Kanzler empfohlen.Loading...
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