Steffen Bilger is set to replace Patrick Schnieder as Germany’s Federal Minister of Transport.

According to government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius, Chancellor Friedrich Merz will propose Steffen Bilger, the Parliamentary Manager of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, as the new Federal Minister of Transport. This change comes as Patrick Schnieder has requested his dismissal amid unexpected circumstances surrounding the cabinet reshuffle.

Bilger, a seasoned politician, previously served as Parliamentary State Secretary in the Ministry from March 2018 to December 2021. He expressed gratitude to Chancellor Merz for the opportunity to return to the ministry, emphasizing his commitment to advancing transportation policies in Germany.