Helge Braun is retiring: Who will be his successor in the Bundestag?

Helge Braun is retiring: Who will be his successor in the Bundestag?

A bang in politics! Helge Braun, the prominent CDU politician and long-time member of the Bundestag, is retiring! The 52-year-old has announced that he will no longer run in the next federal election in 2025. In an interview with the BILD newspaper, he confirmed that he would even like to withdraw from politics completely. A surprising step that raises many questions!

Braun has been a member of the German Bundestag since 2002 and has made a name for himself in various ministries, including the Ministry of Education and the Federal Chancellery. But now it's over! “This is a personal life decision that I did not make without sadness,” he explained. It remains to be seen what new opportunities will arise for the experienced politician. His withdrawal is not only a personal loss for the CDU, but also a significant change in the political landscape.

Successor is ready

But the CDU has already found a successor for the Gießen-Alsfeld constituency! Frederik Bouffier, the 34-year-old son of former Prime Minister Volker Bouffier, will succeed him. A fresh wind is blowing through the ranks of the Union! In an initial reaction, SPD MP Felix Döring praised Braun's many years of service in the Bundestag and described him as a “constructive and committed colleague”. Döring wishes Braun all the best for his new path in life and is looking forward to the Union's upcoming nomination.