Sigmar Gabriel

Politician and former Vice-Chancellor

Sigmar Gabriel - Politician and former Vice-Chancellor
Born

September 12th, 1959
65 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Germany

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Served as the Vice-Chancellor of Germany from 2013 to 2018. Held the position of Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, leading initiatives in energy policy and economics. Served as the leader of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) from 2011 to 2017. Participated in negotiations on various coalitions, contributing to governmental policy-making and international relations.

Served as Vice-Chancellor of Germany

Led the Social Democratic Party of Germany

Held office as Federal Minister for Economic Affairs

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