Norbert Walter-Borjans

German politician

Norbert Walter-Borjans (born 17 September 1952) is a German economist and politician. He is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany. He has been leader of the party since December 2019 and was minister of finance of the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia from 2010 until 2017.[1][2]

Norbert Walter-Borjans
Leader of the Social Democratic Party
Assumed office
6 December 2019
Serving with Saskia Esken
General SecretaryLars Klingbeil
DeputyKlara Geywitz
Hubertus Heil
Kevin Kühnert
Serpil Midyatli
Anke Rehlinger
Preceded byMalu Dreyer (acting)
Minister of Finance of North Rhine-Westphalia
In office
14 July 2010 – 27 June 2017
Minister PresidentHannelore Kraft
Preceded byHelmut Linssen
Succeeded byLutz Lienenkämper
State Government Spokesperson in North Rhine-Westphalia
In office
1991–1998
Minister PresidentJohannes Rau
Personal details
Born (1952-09-17) 17 September 1952 (age 71)
Krefeld, West Germany
(now Germany)
CitizenshipGerman
Nationality Germany
Political partySPD
EducationUniversity of Bonn
University of Cologne
OccupationEconomist, Politician

References change

  1. "SPD: Norbert Walter-Borjans und Saskia Esken wollen Partei-Vorsitzende werden - Spiegel Online". Der Spiegel. 28 August 2019. Retrieved 2019-09-14.
  2. Madeline Chambers (September 4, 2019), German Social Democrats start "speed-dating" for aspiring leaders Reuters.