Kretschmann's confidant Stegmann is moving into business - criticism loud!

Kretschmann's confidant Stegmann is moving into business - criticism loud!

The former head of the State Chancellery, Florian Stegmann, is moving into business after only a short period of temporary retirement. The Prime Minister of Baden-Württemberg, Winfried Kretschmann, commented on this change and stated that he had no problem with it. According to one Reporting by the Esslinger Zeitung The legal aspects of the change were checked and found to be in order. Kretschmann emphasizes that there is no reason to revise the existing parental leave rules for political officials.

Stegmann, who is 54 years old, asked to be relieved of his duties and resigned for personal reasons. The decision came just over a year before the next state election, and his retirement is set for January 31st.

Criticism of the change

Despite the legal protection and Kretschmann's approval, Stegmann's move met with considerable criticism in the political sphere. The pension that Stegmann is entitled to is particularly controversial. Critics fear that his move into business shortly after his retirement from politics reflects poorly on the resignation arrangements and damages the credibility of politics as a whole.

However, Kretschmann stuck to the view that Stegmann had fulfilled his reporting obligation, which makes the change legitimate. This is an important point in order to maintain trust in the political structures and their transparency. Stegmann is still considered one of the Prime Minister's most important confidants and is seen as the top fighter against bureaucracy, which further reinforces the dimension of his change.

The political debate over Stegmann's move is likely to continue as Baden-Württemberg prepares for the challenges ahead in the state election. In this context, Kretschmann and his new team will have to set the course for the coming years.