Steffen Seibert | |
|---|---|
 Seibert in 2012 | |
| German Ambassador to Israel | |
| Assumed office 2022[1] | |
| President | Frank-Walter Steinmeier |
| Preceded by | Susanne Wasum-Rainer |
| Spokesperson of the Federal Government | |
| In office 11 August 2010 – 8 December 2021 | |
| Chancellor | Angela Merkel |
| Deputy | Ulrike Demmer Martina Fietz |
| Preceded by | Ulrich Wilhelm |
| Succeeded by | Steffen Hebestreit |
| Chief of the Federal Press Office | |
| In office 11 August 2010 – 8 December 2021 | |
| Chancellor | Angela Merkel |
| Deputy | Ulrike Demmer |
| Preceded by | Ulrich Wilhelm |
| Succeeded by | Steffen Hebestreit |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 June 1960 Munich, West Germany (now Germany) |
| Political party | non-affiliated |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession | Historian |
Steffen Rüdiger Seibert (born 7 June 1960 in Munich) is a German journalist and former television host who serves as German Ambassador to Israel. He previously served as head of the German Federal Government's Press and Information Office and as the German government's spokesperson from 2010 to 2021.[2][3] During his tenure, Seibert was officially ranked as a Secretary of State.
From late 2016 Seibert was a member of the German government's cabinet committee on Brexit at which ministers discuss organizational and structural issues related to the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union.[4][5]
Previously Seibert worked for the German television station ZDF as a journalist and presenter of the popular heute-journal (until 2010).
- ^ Paul-Anton Krüger (30 March 2022), Ex-Regierungssprecher Steffen Seibert wird Botschafter in Israel Süddeutsche Zeitung.
- ^ "ZDF-Moderator Steffen Seibert wird neuer Regierungssprecher". Focus. 10 July 2010. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
- ^ "Nachfolger von Seibert: Hebestreit wird neuer Regierungssprecher". Tagesschau. 8 December 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- ^ Joseph Nasr (13 January 2017), Merkel to chair first Brexit committee meeting next week Reuters.
- ^ Readout of the government's press conference on 13 January 2017 Federal Press Office.