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National Security Council: Chancellor‘s Security Advisor Sautter takes over leadership for the time being

Günter Sautter takes over as interim head of the National Security Council from Jacob Schrot. This puts a long-standing diplomat at the head of the newly established body in the Federal Chancellery.

Wilhelmine Stenglin
07. January 2026
Friedrich Merz’s security policy advisor, Günter Sautter, is taking over the management of the National Security Council's staff unit on an interim basis. (picture alliance / NurPhoto | Emmanuele Contini)

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Last updated: 07. January 2026

Friedrich Merz National Security Council Federal Chancellor