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
Münch (2019)
Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt
In office
4 July 1991 – 2 December 1993
DeputyGerd Brunner
Wolfgang Rauls
Preceded byGerd Gies
Succeeded byChristoph Bergner
Minister of Finance of Saxony-Anhalt
In office
2 November 1990 – 4 July 1991
Minister-PresidentGerd Gies
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byWolfgang Böhmer
Member of the European Parliament
for Lower Saxony
In office
24 July 1984 – 19 November 1990
Preceded bymulti-member district
Succeeded byBrigitte Langenhagen
Personal details
Born (1940-09-25) 25 September 1940 (age 84)
Kirchhellen, Germany
Political partyIndependent
Other political
affiliations
Christian Democratic Union (1972–2009)
ResidenceFreiburg im Breisgau
Alma materUniversity of Freiburg
Occupation
  • Politician
  • Consultant
  • Political Scientist

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

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  1. ^ Grau, Andreas (26 October 2015). "Werner Münch". Geschichte der CDU. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b Werner Münch verlässt die CDU „Das Lavieren der Vorsitzenden“, FAZ.net 25 February 2009 (in German)
Preceded by Minister President of Saxony-Anhalt Succeeded by
Christoph Bergner