Catarina dos Santos-Wintz has been proposed as the new Parliamentary Manager for the CDU/CSU faction in the Bundestag, succeeding Steffen Bilger. The nomination comes as part of a leadership transition following recent cabinet changes.

Thorsten Frei, the newly elected faction leader of the CDU, has put forward Catarina dos Santos-Wintz as the candidate to replace Steffen Bilger as the First Parliamentary Manager of the Union in the Bundestag. This decision follows Bilger’s appointment as the Minister of Transport by Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Frei expressed confidence in dos Santos-Wintz’s capabilities, highlighting her experience and strong network within the party.

Dos Santos-Wintz, who represents the Aachen constituency, has been a member of the Bundestag since 2021 and previously served as the Parliamentary Manager within the CDU/CSU faction. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, she has demonstrated her effectiveness in various roles, earning praise for her collaborative approach and ability to navigate complex political landscapes.

The official election of dos Santos-Wintz is scheduled to take place during the first meeting of the CDU/CSU faction after the summer recess in early September. As the party prepares for this transition, discussions are also ongoing regarding the political landscape in Saxony-Anhalt, where candidates are addressing pressing issues ahead of the upcoming elections.