Start-ups and Aerospace: State Hires Many Special Envoys - Hesse appoints 18 special envoys to bridge policy gaps by late 2025
Hesse's state government has named 18 special envoys to tackle key policy areas from late September 2025. These roles aim to strengthen connections between officials, affected groups and the public. The appointments cover a wide range of responsibilities, from social issues to economic and environmental concerns.
Among the new envoys, Johann-Dietrich Wörner will coordinate spaceflight policy, while Holger Follmann takes on the role of start-up envoy. Daniela Birkenfeld has been appointed victims' commissioner, and Madeleine Martin will serve as the state's animal welfare officer. Regine Barth will focus on aircraft noise protection, and Uwe Becker continues his work combating antisemitism.
The envoys will also oversee areas such as financial regulation, mobility, rural development, and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Additional roles include anti-discrimination efforts, sports policy, accessible IT, and support for displaced persons, people with disabilities, and children. Their work is designed to ease pressure on ministries, provide expertise, and ensure smoother communication between policymakers and stakeholders.
By appointing these representatives, the government aims to raise public awareness of important issues. Each envoy acts as a direct point of contact for citizens and organisations, helping to streamline policy coordination.
The new envoys will begin their roles in late September 2025, addressing a broad spectrum of challenges. Their work is expected to improve policy implementation and strengthen ties between the government and the communities they serve. No further details have been released about nine additional envoys appointed since March 2024.
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