Berlin Prosecutorial Authorities Get New Leadership - Berlin Prosecutorial Authorities Get New Leadership
Berlin’s public prosecutor’s office and state prosecutor’s office will both see new leaders in January 2026. The changes mark a shift in leadership for two key legal institutions in the city. Both offices have operated with a unique structure for decades.
Nina Thom will become the new head of the public prosecutor’s office, replacing Rüdiger Reiff on 1 January. She has led a major division specialising in white-collar crime since 2022. The public prosecutor’s office in Berlin handles everyday cases, including theft, assault, traffic offences, and petty crime.
Meanwhile, Ingrid Jaeger will take charge of the Berlin State Prosecutor’s Office, succeeding Jörg Raupach. She previously headed the Plenary and Committee Services Division in the Berlin House of Representatives from 2020 onwards.
Berlin’s public prosecutor’s office stands out in Germany, having functioned independently for 75 years. In most other states, public prosecutors operate under the state prosecutor’s office—except in Hesse. This independence gives Berlin’s system a distinct legal structure.
Frank Angermayer will also join the public prosecutor’s office as its new head in 2026. His appointment coincides with Thom’s leadership, ensuring a fresh start for the institution in the new year.
The leadership changes will take effect on 1 January 2026. Thom, Jaeger, and Angermayer bring experience from different legal and administrative backgrounds. Their appointments will shape how Berlin’s prosecution services operate in the years ahead.
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