Germany’s New Ambassador to Ukraine: Who Will Succeed Martin Eger in Kyiv
It has become known who will soon assume the important role of German ambassador in Ukraine, replacing Martin Eger. According to the German publication Politico, the former Secretary of State for Finance, Heiko Toms, is set to take on this key diplomatic position. The decision has already been prepared and is expected to be officially approved by the government within the coming days. Reports indicate that a draft government resolution supports this personnel change, with the cabinet expected to endorse the appointment as early as Wednesday. Prior to this, Toms served as State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Finance, where he established himself as an experienced politician and expert in financial affairs. From 2020 to 2023, he held the position of German ambassador to Brazil, and before that, he was the deputy head of Germany's NATO representation. The current head of the BND intelligence agency, Bruno Kahl, who has led the agency since 2016, is likely to be appointed as Germany's ambassador to the Vatican. Heiko Toms, aged 57, possesses extensive diplomatic experience and is recognized as one of the most qualified specialists in this field.