Wolfgang Böhmer

Wolfgang Böhmer (born 27 January 1936) is a German politician (CDU). He was the 5th Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt from 16 May 2002 to 19 April 2011. He was President of the Bundesrat in 2002/03. He has been a critic of Angela Merkel.[1][2]

Wolfgang Böhmer
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Minister President of Saxony-Anhalt
In office
16 May 2002 – 19 April 2011
Preceded byReinhard Höppner
Succeeded byReiner Haseloff
Personal details
Born27 January 1936 (aged 89)
Dürrhennersdorf, Saxony
Alma materLeipzig University

References

  1. Helmut Breuer and Ansgar Graw (January 10, 2002), Rüttgers: NRW-CDU für Kandidatur Merkels Die Welt.
  2. Desmond Butler (April 22, 2002), Conservatives Surge in German State Elections New York Times.