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 | |
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Leader of the Social Democratic Party | |
Assumed office 6 December 2019 Serving with Saskia Esken | |
General Secretary | Lars Klingbeil |
Deputy | Klara Geywitz Hubertus Heil Kevin Kühnert Serpil Midyatli Anke Rehlinger |
Preceded by | Malu Dreyer (acting) |
Minister of Finance of North Rhine-Westphalia | |
In office 14 July 2010 – 27 June 2017 | |
Minister President | Hannelore Kraft |
Preceded by | Helmut Linssen |
Succeeded by | Lutz Lienenkämper |
State Government Spokesperson in North Rhine-Westphalia | |
In office 1991–1998 | |
Minister President | Johannes Rau |
Personal details | |
Born | Krefeld, West Germany (now Germany) | 17 September 1952
Citizenship | German |
Nationality | Germany |
Political party | SPD |
Education | University of Bonn University of Cologne |
Occupation | Economist, Politician |
References
change- ↑ "SPD: Norbert Walter-Borjans und Saskia Esken wollen Partei-Vorsitzende werden - Spiegel Online". Der Spiegel. 28 August 2019. Retrieved 2019-09-14.
- ↑ Madeline Chambers (September 4, 2019), German Social Democrats start "speed-dating" for aspiring leaders Reuters.