Werner Münch
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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 Münch (2019) | |
| 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 | 25 September 1940 Kirchhellen, Germany |
| 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
- Grau, Andreas (26 October 2015). "Werner Münch". Geschichte der CDU. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- Werner Münch verlässt die CDU „Das Lavieren der Vorsitzenden“, FAZ.net 25 February 2009 (in German)
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