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Reiche Leads With €19,264 in Styling Costs as Government Publishes Ministers’ Spending

The figures stem from the government's reply to an AfD query, detailing taxpayer-funded services including visagists, hairdressers, photographers.

In Gmund am Tegernsee: Katherina Reiche, Bundeswirtschaftsministerin (CDU)
Bundeswirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche (CDU) gab in den letzten Monaten knapp 20.000 Euro für Visagisten und Friseure aus.

Overview

  • Official data covers May 6 to August 4, 2025, with ministries reporting €172,608.83 for photographers and €58,738.41 for styling.
  • Economy Minister Katherina Reiche booked €19,264.76 for make-up and styling in that period, including €8,324.11 in travel expenses, with her visagist accompanying her to Washington.
  • Since taking office, the Chancellery lists €12,501.30 for visagists, cosmeticians and hairdressers.
  • Photographer spending varies widely, with the Finance Ministry logging the highest total at €33,721.80, while the Federal Press Office records €12,352.20 for styling and the Health Ministry €5,063.01.
  • Some departments report minimal styling outlays, including the Environment Ministry at €618.80 and the Research Ministry at €357, with past context noting Annalena Baerbock’s €136,552.50 in styling costs in 2022.