Johann Wadephul — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as the Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs in the German government since 2025.
Has been a member of the German Bundestag since 2009, representing the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district.
Served as deputy chair of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group from 2017 until 2025.
Chaired the CDU parliamentary group in the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein from 2005 to 2009.
Practiced law since 1995, establishing his own firm in Neumünster in 2001, specializing in medical and social law.
Earned a doctorate in law from the Christian-Albrechts University of Kiel in 1996.
Joined the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its youth organization, the Young Union, in 1982.

Biography

Johann Wadephul is a German politician and lawyer, currently serving as the federal minister of foreign affairs in the government of Chancellor Friedrich Merz since 2025. He has been a member of the German Bundestag since the 2009 elections, representing the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district. Prior to his current ministerial role, he served as deputy chair of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group from 2017 until 2025.