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Johann Wadephul
Profile
Johann Wadephul is a German politician serving as the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs in the cabinet of Chancellor Friedrich Merz since 2025. A member of the Bundestag since 2009, he previously held leadership roles within the CDU/CSU parliamentary group and the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein. A lawyer by profession, Wadephul has been a prominent voice on foreign policy, defense, and European security matters. He is known for his advocacy of strong transatlantic ties and support for Israel's security interests.
Details
- Born
- 1963-02-10 · 63 years old
- Birth place
- Husum, Germany
- Education
- Christian-Albrechts University of Kiel
- Career
- Lawyer, reserve officer in the German Air Force