Former Justice Minister Hoffmann becomes State Secretary in Berlin!

Former Justice Minister Hoffmann becomes State Secretary in Berlin!

Susanne Hoffmann, who previously served as Brandenburg's Minister of Justice, is about to take the next step in her career. As the daily news Reportedly, she is to become the new state secretary in the Berlin justice administration. This announcement came via the Brandenburg CDU's social media and was confirmed by the “Tagesspiegel”.

Hoffmann, who was born in West Berlin on February 2, 1960, has an impressive career in law. She was Minister of Justice of the State of Brandenburg from 2019 to 2024 and previously briefly served as Attorney General. She initially studied law at the Free University of Berlin and joined the Berlin Public Prosecutor's Office as a prosecutor in 1987, where she dealt intensively with organized crime. Her almost 20 years of experience in the Berlin judiciary, which she gained at the public prosecutor's office and the Chamber Court, among others, qualifies her for her future role.

Professional milestones

Hoffmann has held numerous leadership positions, including senior public prosecutor in the Brandenburg Public Prosecutor's Office. Her term as Justice Minister was marked by several reforms, such as the introduction of an online reporting portal for officials and elected officials, which was launched in May 2024 to combat hatred and hate speech on the Internet. Nevertheless, it also received criticism, for example because of its treatment of judges and a controversial culture of assessment in the judiciary.

The Brandenburg CDU describes her as an “assertive” personality with a “clear compass”. Hoffmann is 65 years old and is nearing retirement while the legislative term lasts until fall 2026. In her new position, she will replace Esther Uleer, who has moved to the Federal Press Office. However, the staff has not yet been officially confirmed and Senate approval is pending.

Women in leadership positions

The discussion about female managers in public administration is becoming increasingly important. The dbb highlights that the proportion of female managers in the federal administration has stagnated at around a third for years. The federal government aims to achieve an equal representation of men and women in management positions by 2025. Against this background, Hoffmann's appointment could certainly be seen as a step in the right direction.

It is hoped that the reforms and the promotion of a non-discriminatory assessment culture will lead to more women reaching leadership positions. The current challenge is to enable equal participation and to strengthen the dialogue between politics, science and administration in order to establish a gender-equitable performance culture.

With her upcoming appointment, Susanne Hoffmann could not only advance her personal career, but also serve as a role model for aspiring female leaders in politics.