German Olympic Champion Claudia Pechstein Open to Political Career Under Merz

Speed skating legend Claudia Pechstein has indicated she is willing to enter politics, potentially accepting a federal sports ministry position if conservative leader Friedrich Merz forms the next government.

30 Aug, 09:03 — 30 Aug, 09:03

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German Olympics great Pechstein could see herself in politics

Germany speed skating allround coach Claudia Pechstein could see herself moving into sports politics. "I'm really passionate about my new role right now, I'm putting my heart and soul into it.

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Claudia Pechstein: Offen für Gespräch mit Friedrich Merz über Sportstaatsamt

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German Olympic Champion Claudia Pechstein Open to Political Career Under Merz

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Claudia Pechstein: Offen für Gespräch mit Friedrich Merz über Sportstaatsamt

German Olympics great Pechstein could see herself in politics

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