Werner Münch
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Dr. Werner Münch is a German
politician (CDU). After the reunification of Germany he moved to Saxony-Anhalt
where he became the first Financial Minister of this state since refounding of same after the reunification under the first Minister-President Gerd Gies
. After Gies had to resign already in 1991 Münch was elected as second Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt
from 4 July 1991 to 28 November 1993, when he resigned after criticism over alleged overpayments. He was succeeded by Christoph Bergner
.
On 25 February 2009 Münch quit membership of the CDU after 37 years. He motivated his step with the "loss of conservative
skills" of the party under the leadership of Angela Merkel
. As example he mentioned her critical words against Pope
Benedict XVI.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
politician (CDU). After the reunification of Germany he moved to Saxony-Anhalt
Saxony-Anhalt
Saxony-Anhalt is a landlocked state of Germany. Its capital is Magdeburg and it is surrounded by the German states of Lower Saxony, Brandenburg, Saxony, and Thuringia.Saxony-Anhalt covers an area of...
where he became the first Financial Minister of this state since refounding of same after the reunification under the first Minister-President Gerd Gies
Gerd Gies
Dr. Gerd Gies is a German politician . He was the first Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt after its creation following the reunification of Germany. Gies held office from October 1990 to July 4, 1991, when he was forced to resign after he was accused of having collaborated with the Stasi. He...
. After Gies had to resign already in 1991 Münch was elected as second Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt
Saxony-Anhalt
Saxony-Anhalt is a landlocked state of Germany. Its capital is Magdeburg and it is surrounded by the German states of Lower Saxony, Brandenburg, Saxony, and Thuringia.Saxony-Anhalt covers an area of...
from 4 July 1991 to 28 November 1993, when he resigned after criticism over alleged overpayments. He was succeeded by Christoph Bergner
Christoph Bergner
Christoph Bergner is a German politician and member of the conservative CDU.-Life and political career:Christoph Bergner was born in Zwickau, Sachsen...
.
On 25 February 2009 Münch quit membership of the CDU after 37 years. He motivated his step with the "loss of conservative
Conservatism
Conservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports, at the most, minimal and gradual change in society. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others oppose modernism...
skills" of the party under the leadership of Angela Merkel
Angela Merkel
Angela Dorothea Merkel is the current Chancellor of Germany . Merkel, elected to the Bundestag from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, has been the chairwoman of the Christian Democratic Union since 2000, and chairwoman of the CDU-CSU parliamentary coalition from 2002 to 2005.From 2005 to 2009 she led a...
. As example he mentioned her critical words against Pope
Pope
The Pope is the Bishop of Rome, a position that makes him the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church . In the Catholic Church, the Pope is regarded as the successor of Saint Peter, the Apostle...
Benedict XVI.