Gerd Gies

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Gerd Gies
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Gerd Gies (1990)
Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt
In office
28 October 1990 4 July 1991

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 this office from October 1990 till 4 July 1991, when he was forced to resign over accusations of having previously worked for the Stasi. He was succeeded by Werner Münch. Gies remained a parliamentary delegate until 1998. [1]

Afterwards, Gies worked in the energy industry and served on the board of Electrabel Germany.[ citation needed ]

References

  1. "Gerd Gies". Geschichte der CDU (in German). 27 October 2015. Retrieved 15 January 2026.