Kabinettsumbau: Olympiasieger Ronald Rauhe ist neuer Sport-Staatsminister
Der Kanzler hatte seine Regierung bereits vor dem Sommer an mehreren Stellen umgebaut. Ein Posten blieb aber noch offen. Nun hat Merz jemanden dafür gefunden.
Former Olympic canoeist Ronald Rauhe has been appointed as the new Federal Minister for Sports in the Chancellor’s office. Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) appointed the 44-year-old to succeed CDU politician Christiane Schenderlein, who had already announced her move to the Health Ministry before the summer break. Merz’s primary goal for Rauhe is Germany’s bid for the Olympic Games in 2036, 2040, or 2044.
Germany aims to campaign "with all its strength" for the Games, Chancellor Merz stated at the presentation of Rauhe at the Chancellor’s office. He hopes to receive "determined support" from Rauhe. The German Olympic Sports Federation will decide by an extraordinary members’ meeting on September 26, 2026, which German city or region will bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Rauhe emphasized that Germany "should again be among the most successful sports nations in the world."
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