Jürgen Dusel Stays Put as Federal Commissioner for Disability Affairs
Disability Advocate within Government Role Continues to Serve - Government official Dusel maintains his position as commissioner for the disabled sector.
Hey there! Let's get straight to the point about ol' Dusel and his roll as the government commissioner for the folks with disabilities. This cat's got some chops, having served in Brandenburg for yonks before taking on the federal gig. He's all appreciative of Federal Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Bärbel Bas (SPD), for trustin' him with the task, and he's ready to collaborate. He reckons inclusivity is a big deal across all government departments—everyone's got a part to play here.
Inclusion policies might just be the ticket to a brighter future, Dusel opined. The new legistlation in the coalition agreement do look hopeful, he noted. Bas gave Dusel a shout-out as a powerful advocate for participation and an honest pain in the butt when it comes to barriers that exclude people with disabilities.
We got around 7.9 million severely disabled folk livin' it up in Germany, which is near 9.3% of the population. Dusel's role includes making sure the federal government follows through on its commitments to the disabled. He's gotta keep an eye on legislative plans, other projects, and even has access to files, as well as doing PR for the affected peeps himself.
- Jürgen Dusel
- Federal Government
- Disability
- Bärbel Bas
- Brandenburg
- SPD
Behind the Scenes
The German Federal Government's game plan for inclusion of folks with disabilities is inspired by intercontinental obligations and domestic reforms, with contributions from both the Federal Government Commissioner for Matters relating to Persons with Disabilities, Jürgen Dusel, and the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, led by Federal Minister Bärbel Bas.
Inclusive Policies
- Amman-Berlin Declaration (2025): Germany took on the Amman-Berlin Declaration on April 7, 2025, which aims to ensure that at least 15% of global development projects are inclusive. This was a major takeaway from the Global Disability Summit 2025, held in Berlin in conjunction with Jordan and the International Disability Alliance. The declaration marks a significant advance by establishing measurable goals for integrating disability rights into international development and commits to advancing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
- Over 800 Promises for Accessibility and Inclusion: More than 800 promises were made by governments and organizations at the summit to boost accessibility and inclusion, affirming Germany's leadership role in disability rights at the international level.
- Homegrown Initiatives: While the global endeavors are paramount, within Germany, the Federal Government has instituted the National Action Plan (NAP) process, involving a slew of stakeholders—including children and youth with disabilities—to foster inclusion through collaborative dialogues and working groups. The NAP Committee is a key crew that facilitates regular, coordinated talks on poverty and social exclusion among children and young people, involving political bigwigs at all levels.
Pivotal Roles
- Commissioner Jürgen Dusel: Dusel is the Federal Government Commissioner for Matters relating to Persons with Disabilities, with the task of championing the cause of people with disabilities within the federal government, ensuring that disability rights are considered in all relevant policy areas, and monitoring the implementation of the CRPD.
- Federal Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Bärbel Bas: Supported by her Ministry, Bas presides over key social policy reforms and partners with other government departments to implement inclusion policies. Her ministry plays a pivotal role in defining and executing domestic and international disability inclusion strategies.
Progress and Ahead
- Focus on Tangible Impact: The Amman-Berlin Declaration and related commitments are now the cornerstone of ongoing strides. However, to transform these pledges into palpable progress, continued advocacy, leadership, collaboration, and strong accountability mechanisms are essential.
- National Harmonization: The NAP process and related bodies make sure that inclusion policies are more than just international promises but are deeply ingrained in national and local governance, with frequent reviews and working groups tailored to tackle specific challenges.
In brief, Germany’s disability inclusion policy is shaped by ambitious international commitments (especially the Amman-Berlin Declaration), robust domestic coordination (including the NAP process), and powerful leadership from key figures such as Jürgen Dusel and Bärbel Bas. These initiatives aspire to embed inclusion, enhance accessibility, and prioritize disability rights in both domestic and global development agendas.
- The Amman-Berlin Declaration, a international commitment towards ensuring that at least 15% of global development projects are inclusive, was taken on by Germany in 2025. This declaration, a significant advance, establishes measurable goals for integrating disability rights into international development and marks a commitment to advancing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
- Commissioner Jürgen Dusel, the Federal Government Commissioner for Matters relating to Persons with Disabilities, plays a crucial role in championing the cause of people with disabilities within the federal government and ensuring that disability rights are considered in all relevant policy areas, particularly those related to Community law. This includes mental-health, health-and-wellness, and science, as he seeks to ensure the federal government follows through on its commitments to the disabled.
