Parliamentary State Secretary Explained

A Parliamentary State Secretary () is a member of the Bundestag given a portfolio to assist a Minister with running a government ministry. The position is roughly analogous to deputy ministers.^[1]

The position was first introduced in 1967 to help younger politicians gain experience for future ministerial roles.^[2] In 2021, there were 36 parliamentary state secretaries in the Merkel IV Cabinet.

See also

• Parliamentary secretary, a similar position in several Westminster-style systems of government
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State or Parliamentary Private Secretary, similar positions in the United Kingdom

References

1. Book: Langenbacher. Eric. Eric Langenbacher. David P.. Conradt. David P. Conradt. The German Polity. 11th. New York. Rowman & Littlefield. 272.
2. Web site: Die Finanzierung der Parlamentarischen Staatssekretäre – Die wichtigsten Fakten. .