Jens Südekum: Top economist to advise Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil

"As one of the architects of the €500 billion special fund, Jens Südekum has paved the way for massive investments combined with the necessary structural reforms," ​​Klingbeil explained. Südekum combines the highest levels of economic expertise with practical policy.

Südekum said of his appointment: "I am grateful that I was able to contribute, together with other economists, to the amendments to the Basic Law prior to the formation of the government, with which we have now gained crucial scope for action." As an advisor, he will work on a voluntary and independent basis and will not become an employee of the ministry.