05.02 Archive

Media gallery

Twenty-three photographs in seven themed sets, from the ILA space pavilion in 2018 to the swearing-in of the Merz cabinet in 2025. Select any image to view it at full size. Every caption links to the page where the moment is explained.

01Portraits

Three portraits from press and media work. They show her in the media-facing settings of public office: press conferences, studios and conversation.

Portrait of Dorothee Bär speaking at a press conference in front of a blue flag — Portrait at a press conference. Biography

Dorothee Bär in a television studio — In a television studio, 2024. Culture & media

Dorothee Bär in conversation — In conversation. Political positions

02Parliament & party

A member of the Bundestag since 2002 and of the CSU executive since 2001, she has spent most of her career in parliament and party rather than in government.

Dorothee Bär seated in the plenary chamber of the Bundestag beside Alexander Dobrindt — In the plenary chamber of the Bundestag, beside Alexander Dobrindt. Bundestag career

Dorothee Bär taking the oath of office in the Bundestag before Bundestag President Julia Klöckner, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz — Taking the oath of office before Bundestag President Julia Klöckner, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, 6 May 2025. Parliamentary career

Dorothee Bär with CSU leader and Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder — With CSU leader and Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder. CSU career

03Government

Two periods in government: under Angela Merkel from 2013 to 2021, and in Friedrich Merz's cabinet since May 2025. The appointment photographs date from the formation of the Merz government.

Dorothee Bär receiving her certificate of appointment from Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz — Receiving her certificate of appointment from Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, May 2025. Biography

Dorothee Bär holding her certificate of appointment beside Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Bellevue Palace — Holding her certificate of appointment beside Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Bellevue Palace, May 2025. Legacy

Dorothee Bär at a ceremony for certificates of appointment, in front of the German and European flags — At a presentation of certificates of appointment, 2025. Timeline

Dorothee Bär standing next to Chancellor Angela Merkel in a glass-walled building — With Chancellor Angela Merkel. Digitalisation

Dorothee Bär at a federal cabinet meeting wearing a traditional Bavarian dirndl — At a federal cabinet meeting as Federal Minister, wearing a traditional Bavarian dirndl. Early life

04Digitalisation & media

As Commissioner for Digitalisation from 2018 to 2021 she coordinated digital policy from the Chancellery; as deputy group chair from 2021 she was responsible for culture and media.

Dorothee Bär at a meeting of the federal cabinet — At a federal cabinet meeting as Minister of State for Digitalisation. Digitalisation

Dorothee Bär on stage at the DLD conference in Munich — On stage at the DLD (Digital-Life-Design) conference in Munich. Culture & media

Dorothee Bär speaking into a microphone at a public discussion event — Speaking at a public discussion event. Speeches & statements

05Research & technology

Since May 2025 she has led the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. Visits to institutes and scientific meetings are a regular part of the office.

Dorothee Bär speaking at the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings — Speaking at the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings. Research policy

Dorothee Bär visiting the Fraunhofer IOF in Jena with Thuringia's Minister-President Mario Voigt — At the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering (IOF) in Jena, with Thuringia's Minister-President Mario Voigt. Technology policy

Dorothee Bär with guests at the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space — With guests at the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. High-Tech Agenda

06Space

Space policy moved into her ministry in 2025, including the German Aerospace Center. Her interest predates the office: in 2018 she visited the space pavilion at the ILA Berlin air show.

Speaking in front of the ESA logo as Federal Minister. Space policy

Dorothee Bär holding a model of the CIMON robotic assistant at the ILA Berlin Space Pavilion, with ESA Director General Jan Wörner — At the ILA Berlin Space Pavilion in 2018, holding a model of the CIMON robotic assistant, with then ESA Director General Jan Wörner (right). Space policy

Dorothee Bär wearing a blue ESA flight jacket with her name badge and the German flag — Wearing a European Space Agency jacket. European technology policy

07Public events

Delegations, official visits and public appearances. Where the date or occasion of a photograph is not documented, the caption does not supply one.

Group photograph with Dorothee Bär at an international delegation event — Group photograph at an international delegation event. European technology policy

Group photograph with Dorothee Bär during an official visit — Group photograph during an official visit. Major initiatives

Dorothee Bär riding a yellow electric cargo bike — Riding a yellow electric cargo bike; date not documented. Transport & infrastructure

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How the photographs are presented

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