Philipp Birkenmaier | |
|---|---|
| Chief of Staff to the Chancellor | |
| Assumed office 5 January 2026 | |
| Chancellor | Friedrich Merz |
| Preceded by | Jacob Schrot |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1975 (age 50–51) |
| Party | Christian Democratic Union |
Philipp Birkenmaier (born 1975) is a German civil servant who has been serving as chief of staff to chancellor Friedrich Merz since 2026. [1] From 2024 to 2026,he served as federal managing director of the Christian Democratic Union. [2]