Dr. Thomas Steffen: New State Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Affairs!

Dr. Thomas Steffen: New State Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Affairs!

Simmern, Deutschland - On June 10, 2025, Dr. Thomas Steffen was officially appointed civil servant State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy. Federal Minister of Economics Reiche demonstrates the important role that Steffen will play in his new position, in particular with regard to the departments of European policy, economic policy, foreign trade policy as well as digital and innovation policy and medium-sized policy. Previously Dr. Steffen served as State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Health since May 2019.

dr. Thomas Steffen, born on December 25, 1961 in Simmern, Germany, is an experienced lawyer and political official. His career in the public service began in 1990 in the Federal Ministry of Economics. This long career includes important positions, such as that of the State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Finance from 2012 to 2019 and in the Federal Ministry of Health until 2025.

experiences and responsibilities

dr. Steffen's extensive professional experience includes activities in various ministries and authorities, including the trustee and the Ministry of Finance in the State of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Apart from his administrative career, he is also active as a lecturer for the law of the European Economic and Monetary Union at the Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn. Since 2019 he has also been on the board of the Institute of European Politics, which continues to underpin his expertise in this area.

In his new function, Dr. Steffen play a central role in the political design of economic and energy policy. Minister Reiche emphasizes that his many years of experience and extensive knowledge of the European and national political structures for the upcoming challenges will be of crucial importance.

Change in the Ministry

The previous State Secretary Bernhard Kluttig, who had been working in the Federal Ministry of Economics since 2008, will take over the management of the Department of Economic Stabilization, Energy Safety and Hydrogen Infrastructure. Kluttig, which was appointed State Secretary in November 2024, will play a key role in the ministry. Minister Reiche also highlighted his participation of the transition phase of the change of government.

The Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy remains through the appointment of Dr. Thomas Steffen well positioned to meet the diverse challenges of the current political and economic landscape. The strategic orientation under his leadership promises to promote innovative approaches in economic and energy policy, which is of great importance for the future development of Germany.

For more information about the State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy, you can visit the page of bmwk.de

In addition, the video service of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy offers interesting insights and information, available at bmwk.de .

For a detailed overview of Dr. Thomas Steffen can be found further information on the website of wikipedia .