On 30th November 2009 Kristina Koehler, Member of the German Parliament (Deutscher Bundestag) from Wiesbaden/Hesse, took over the Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth as new Minister.
Since June 2008 she is one of three Vice Presidents active for the Network EM Germany.
President Dieter Spoeri congratulates Kristina Koehler: "The Network EM Germany will fully support Kristina Koehler in all relating European questions and wish her all the best and fortune in her important and responsible new task."