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German Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance without a leader – Tiesler to retire

The Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) may soon be left without a director. Ralph Tiesler is retiring – and no successor appears to be in sight.

21. January 2026
The head of the German Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance, Ralph Tiesler, will be retiring in a few weeks. His successor has not yet been announced. (picture alliance/dpa | Thomas Banneyer)

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Last updated: 21. January 2026