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German Housing Minister Verena Hubertz Announces Birth of Son

Her ministry is temporarily led by state secretaries under acting chief Olaf Joachim during her maternity leave.

Overview

  • Hubertz confirmed the birth last week and said mother and child are well.
  • She announced the news on social media with the message “Willkommen, kleines Wunder” alongside a black‑and‑white photo.
  • The minister is on maternity leave, with duties delegated to the state secretaries’ team led by Olaf Joachim.
  • She plans a phased return starting in March, saying her baby may be with her in the Bundestag children’s room or at the ministry, while her partner takes parental leave.
  • She has kept personal details private, withholding the child’s name and exact birth date, and she is the third federal minister to give birth while in office.