Gerd Gies

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.

Gerd Gies
Gerd Gies (1990)
Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt
In office
28 October 1990 – 4 July 1991
DeputyGerd Brunner
Preceded byKarl-Hermann Steinberg (as Landesbevollmächtigter)
Succeeded byWerner Münch
Member of the Landtag of Saxony-Anhalt
In office
21 July 1994 – 25 May 1998
Preceded byConstituency established
Succeeded byJürgen Barth
ConstituencyGardelegen-Klötze
In office
28 October 1990 – 21 July 1994
Preceded byArmin Kleinau
Succeeded bymulti-member district
ConstituencyChristian Democratic Union List
Member of the Volkskammer
for Magdeburg
In office
5 April 1990 – 2 October 1990
Preceded byConstituency established
Succeeded byConstituency abolished
Personal details
Born (1943-05-24) 24 May 1943
Stendal, Nazi Germany (now Germany)
Political partyChristian Democratic Union (1990–)
Other political
affiliations		Christian Democratic Union (East Germany) (1970–1990)
ResidenceMagdeburg
Alma materLeipzig University (Dr. med. vet.)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • Veterinarian
  • Businessman


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