rapaxus t1_j4kp36o wrote on January 16, 2023 at 11:41 AM

Reply to comment by MenschlicherMensch in German defense minister announces resignation by misana123

Another option would be to either move Wolfgang Schmidt (unlikely) or Hubertus Heil (somewhat likely) to the defence ministry and replace them with a woman. Heil esp. showed that he can run a ministry quite competently.

burnandrape t1_j4l8osi wrote on January 16, 2023 at 2:46 PM

> can run a ministry quite competently

That’s why I would love to see him stay in that role. He really tries to change the rotten system and seems to be the only competent person in the SPD.

theresnoyinhappiness t1_j4ky8lk wrote on January 16, 2023 at 1:20 PM

Can’t imagine Germany would put someone named “Heil” in charge of military matters. Not saying I agree with this, but I don’t see this happening.

rapaxus t1_j4l0ivy wrote on January 16, 2023 at 1:41 PM

Well, it would be a funny meme :)

But really, it is a name that isn't too uncommon and it isn't as if "heil" is a completely taboo word in German. And he seems the most competent out of all candidates and is the one where we can have the most certainty that he will do it well, which is the most important qualification currently IMO. Even if e.g. Högl could do the job very well, we don't know how well she performs as a full minister and the last thing I want is another incompetent defence minister. With Heil you just have a safe pick.