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Germany Ends Ukraine Special Envoy Role in Government Restructuring

Chancellor Merz's CDU-SPD coalition eliminates 25 special envoy positions, reallocating responsibilities to ministries and ending Georg Milbradt's tenure.

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Overview

  • Germany's new CDU-SPD government has cut 25 special envoy roles, including the Ukraine envoy position, as part of its cost-saving measures.
  • Georg Milbradt, who served as Ukraine special envoy since 2017, is no longer in the role, with his responsibilities now assigned to regular ministries.
  • Milbradt was highly regarded in Ukraine for his work on administrative reform and decentralization, which he led for eight years under successive governments.
  • The decision aligns with Chancellor Friedrich Merz's campaign promise to streamline auxiliary government roles for fiscal discipline.
  • The move has sparked concerns over the continuity of Germany's specialized support for Ukraine during a critical period for the country.