Heiko Maas

Biography of Heiko Maas

Date of Birth: 19.09.1966

Heiko Maas is a German politician, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany, and a member of the Social Democratic Party.

Place of Birth. Education. Born on September 19, 1966, into a Catholic family in Saarlouis, Saarland, Germany. His father was a professional soldier, later becoming a manager in a car factory, and his mother was a seamstress.

In 1987, he graduated from the State Realgymnasium in Völklingen.

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From 1987 to 1988 - Military service. After military service, he worked at the Ford plant.

In 1989, Maas began his law studies at the University of Saarland, which he completed in 1993.

Political Career. Maas' political career began in 1996 when he was first elected to the Saarland state parliament.

From 1998 to 1999 - Minister for Environment, Energy and Transport in Saarland.

In 2000, Maas became the chairman of the Social Democrats in Saarland and has been a member of the federal council of the party since 2001.

From 2012 to 2013 - Deputy Prime Minister of Saarland - Minister for Economy, Labor, Energy, and Transport.

Since December 17, 2013 - Federal Minister of Justice and Consumer Protection in the third government of Angela Merkel.

From March 14, 2018, to December 8, 2021 - Minister of Foreign Affairs of Germany.

Private Life. Divorced. Has two children from a previous marriage. Lives in a partnership with actress Natalia Wörner.

19.09.2023