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Dr. Werner Münch (born 25 September 1940 in Bottrop, Province of Westphalia) is a German politician (CDU).[1] After the reunification of Germany he moved to Saxony-Anhalt where he became the first Financial Minister of this state since refounding of same after the reunification under the 1st Minister-President Gerd Gies. After Gies had to resign already in 1991 Münch was elected as 2nd Minister-President of Saxony Anhalt from 4 July 1991 to 28 November 1993,[2] when he resigned after criticism over alleged overpayments. He was succeeded by Christoph Bergner.
Werner Münch | |
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Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt | |
In office 4 July 1991 – 2 December 1993 | |
Deputy | Gerd Brunner Wolfgang Rauls |
Preceded by | Gerd Gies |
Succeeded by | Christoph Bergner |
Minister of Finance of Saxony-Anhalt | |
In office 2 November 1990 – 4 July 1991 | |
Minister-President | Gerd Gies |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Wolfgang Böhmer |
Member of the European Parliament for Lower Saxony | |
In office 24 July 1984 – 19 November 1990 | |
Preceded by | multi-member district |
Succeeded by | Brigitte Langenhagen |
Personal details | |
Born | Kirchhellen, Germany | 25 September 1940
Political party | Independent |
Other political affiliations | Christian Democratic Union (1972–2009) |
Residence | Freiburg im Breisgau |
Alma mater | University of Freiburg |
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On 25 February 2009 Münch quit membership of the CDU after 37 years.[2] He motivated his step with the "loss of conservative skills" of the party under the leadership of Angela Merkel. As example he mentioned her critical words against Pope Benedict XVI.
References
edit- ^ Grau, Andreas (26 October 2015). "Werner Münch". Geschichte der CDU. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- ^ a b Werner Münch verlässt die CDU „Das Lavieren der Vorsitzenden“, FAZ.net 25 February 2009 (in German)