Preceded by Position created Succeeded by Werner Munch Role German Politician | Name Gerd Gies Political party CDU | |
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Born 24 May 1943 (age 80)
Stendal, Germany ( 1943-05-24 ) Party Christian Democratic Union of Germany | ||
Gerd Gies (born 24 May 1943 in Stendal, Germany) is a German politician (CDU). He was the 1st Minister President of Saxony-Anhalt after its creation following the reunification of Germany. Gies held office from October 1990 to 4 July 1991, when he was forced to resign after he was accused of having collaborated with the Stasi. He was succeeded by Werner Münch. Gies remained a parliamentary delegate until 1998. Afterwards, he worked in the energy industry and served on the board of Electrabel Germany. He currently serves on the Federal association of new energy offerers (Bundesverband Neuer Energieanbieter)
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