New government spokesman: Stefan Kornelius takes on an important role!

New government spokesman: Stefan Kornelius takes on an important role!

Stefan Kornelius, the long-time department head of the Süddeutsche Zeitung , becomes the new government spokesman for the Black and Red Federal Government. The CDU boss Friedrich Merz, who is to be elected Chancellor on May 6, was officially announced by CDU boss. Kornelius will replace Steffen Hebestreit, who has been holding the position under the SPD Chancellor Olaf Scholz for three and a half years

Kornelius, born in 1965, is an accomplished political journalist who has been active for the Süddeutsche Zeitung since 1991. He has headed the political department since 2021 and was previously responsible for foreign policy from 2000. Before that, he worked as a correspondent in the Bonn office and worked during Bill Clinton's presidency in Washington. Also in the 1990s he shaped the reporting from the Bonn Bundesbüro of the Sz.

professional career

From his beginnings in reporting to the CDU to the management of central departments, Kornelius has significantly influenced the German media landscape. In 1986 he was a co -founder of the journal “Medium Magazin”, which became known for her reputable journalism. Kornelius studied politics, history and constitutional law in Bonn and completed the Henri Nannen School.

In his new role, he will lead a team of three speakers, with the two deputies being named by the SPD and the CSU. This change shows the clear transition towards a new political communication strategy within the federal government. Government spokesman are responsible for the communication of the government, accompany the Chancellor on important appointments and lead press conferences.

The importance of political journalism

The calling of Kornelius falls into a time when the credibility of politics is often questioned. According to experts in political journalism, seriousness is a crucial factor to arouse the interest of the readers and to ensure authentic reporting. Many citizens are tired of politics because they find politics as little trustworthy. In -depth reporting on current events is necessary to restore trust in political communication.