Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg is to become Germany's new economy minister, following the surprise resignation of his predecessor Michael Glos.
Mr Zu Guttenberg has been proposed by his party, the Bavarian-based Christian Social Union (CSU), and his appointment is due to be a formality.
At 37-years-old, he will become the youngest ever person to fill the role.
The CSU is part of the coalition government led by Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats.
Mr Zu Guttenberg is already the leader of the CSU, and considered to be one of the rising stars of German politics.
Ms Merkel said on Monday morning that she would accept the resignation of Mr Glos.
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