Parliamentary State Secretary
Member of the Bundestag
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A Parliamentary State Secretary (Parlamentarischer Staatssekretär, PStS) is a member of the Bundestag given a portfolio to assist a Minister with running a government ministry. The position is roughly analogous to deputy ministers.[1]
The position was first introduced in 1967 to help younger politicians gain experience for future ministerial roles.[2] In 2021, there were 36 parliamentary state secretaries in the Merkel IV Cabinet.
See also
- Parliamentary secretary, a similar position in several Westminster-style systems of government
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State or Parliamentary Private Secretary, similar positions in the United Kingdom
