Germany’s health minister demands more women in coalition leadership roles

A lone woman in a room of nine men sparks outrage. Why Germany’s push for gender equality in politics is stalling—and what comes next.

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2025 November 14 . 3:15 AM

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Germany’s health minister demands more women in coalition leadership roles

Germany's federal health minister, Nina Warken, has expressed concern over the lack of female representation in the coalition committee. Currently, the committee comprises eight men and one woman, SPD co-leader Bärbel Bas. Warken, who also chairs the CDU Women's Union, has called for more women in the coalition committee. She criticized recent candidate lists, such as in Saxony-Anhalt, where only two women secured top ten spots. Warken wants ongoing discussions to ensure consistent gender equality across all party levels, including the coalition committee. The CDU has already implemented a quota system for party positions due to the Women's Union's initiative. However, Warken believes the current gender ratio in the coalition committee is still not acceptable. Warken's call for greater female representation in the coalition committee highlights the ongoing effort to achieve gender balance in German politics. While the CDU has made strides with its quota system, Warken argues that more progress is needed to ensure equal participation for women at all levels.