About
Thomas de Maizière is a German politician from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). He has held several key positions in the German government, including Federal Minister of the Interior and Federal Minister of Defence. He also served as Head of the Chancellery and Federal Minister for Special Affairs in Angela Merkel's first cabinet. Since 2009, he has been a member of the Bundestag, representing Meißen.
Career Timeline
Head of Chancellery
Appointed Head of the Chancellery.
Minister of the Interior
Appointed Minister of the Interior.
Minister of Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence.
Again Minister of Interior
Reappointed as Minister of the Interior.
End of Ministerial Career
Leaves office, ending ministerial career.
Political Commentator
Remains active in political discourse.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026