# Germany's Cabinet Shakeup After Spahn Exit | Europe News

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Podcast: [Europe News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/europe-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7498547)
Published: 2026-07-24T07:42:12+00:00
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Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz just pulled off a major cabinet reshuffle, replacing Jens Spahn as health minister with Carsten Linnemann — while promoting Nina Warken to chief of staff and Philipp Amthor to state minister. The move follows Spahn’s resignation over a controversial surrogacy scandal, which clashed with Germany’s legal ban on the practice. Merz hinted at more changes ahead, as the country grapples with economic headwinds and waning public approval. Rumors swirl about Fritz Guentzler possibly taking over transport, though Merz hasn’t confirmed. Watch this space — the political chessboard is shifting fast. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e148922a0617d3c0

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