Former Aide to Scholz Mentioned in Epstein Records
Name Appears in Newly Released Files
Philippa Sigl-Glockner, who previously worked as private secretary to former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, appears in documents linked to convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Recently disclosed records reference Sigl-Glockner during the period when she served as Scholz’s private secretary. At that time, Scholz was Germany’s finance minister.
Details in the Documents
According to the released material, one redacted message sent to Epstein mentioned Sigl-Glockner as a former staff member. The message described her academic background in computer science and stated that she joined Germany’s intelligence service before taking an assignment at the Finance Ministry to monitor financial flows.
In addition, another document suggests that information connected to her work on African telecommunications systems reached Epstein. However, the files do not clarify the context or purpose of that information.
Career Background
Sigl-Glockner currently serves as president of the European Macro Policy Network (EMPN). She worked as Scholz’s private secretary from May 2019 to November 2020.
Later, Scholz became Germany’s chancellor and held office from 2021 to 2025.
Large-Scale US Document Release
On Jan. 30, the US Justice Department released more than 3 million pages of documents, along with 2,000 videos and 180,000 images, under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Lawmakers approved the legislation last November.
The materials include grand jury transcripts and investigative records. Nevertheless, authorities heavily redacted many pages. Survivors and relatives of Epstein’s victims argue that the disclosure does not fully meet the law’s requirements and leaves out important details.
Background on the Case
Authorities arrested Epstein on federal sex trafficking charges involving underage girls. In 2019, officials found him dead by suicide in a New York City jail while he awaited trial.
The latest disclosures have renewed public scrutiny and debate over the scope of the released information.
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