Friedrich Merz Taps Steffen Bilger for Transport Ministry

Schnieder signaled his departure directly to the Chancellor, describing the atmosphere surrounding his office as undignified. His exit triggers a broader reconfiguration of the government, as Merz seeks to arrest declining momentum within his coalition. By installing Bilger, the Chancellor aims to stabilize a department currently grappling with internal friction and public pressure. The reshuffle marks a critical pivot for the administration as it attempts to move past the dysfunction that forced Schnieder to step aside.