Dr. Fabian Mehring is Bavaria’s State Minister for Digital Affairs since November 2023. As the head of
Germanys first digital ministry, Mehring controls and oversees the expansion of digital services for
citizens and businesses. The minister also represents Bavaria vis-à-vis the federal government, for
example, through the IT planning council. Mehring champions a digital policy that promotes equal
opportunities for rural areas as well as cities with a special focus on turning Bavaria into Europe’s
leading AI hub.