Dorothee Bär

Dorothee Bär is a German politician who has served as the Federal Minister of Research, Technology and Space since May 2025. A long-standing member of the Bundestag since 2002, she previously held positions as State Minister for Digitization and Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure. Known for her focus on digital policy and conservative social values, Bär has been a prominent figure within the Christian Social Union of Bavaria, advocating for technological innovation and traditional family policies.