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Who is Wowereit Klaus?

German politician, member of the SPD (Social Democratic Party), and has been the Governing Mayor of Berlin since the 21 October 2001 state elections, where his party won a plurality of the votes, 29.7%. He served as President of the Bundesrat (the fourth highest office in Germany) in 2001/02. His SPD-led coalition was re-elected in the 2006 elections. In the elections held on 18 September 2011 he and his party were again the strongest party. Wowereit is youngest to two brothers and two sisters and grew up without a father. One of his brothers supported his studies and later he took care of his brother, who was paralyzed after an accident, as well as his mother, who was suffering from cancer. Wowereit is one of the most famous German politicians who is openly gay. In coming out, prior to the 2001 mayoral elections, he coined the now famous German phrase "Ich bin schwul, und das ist auch gut so." ("Im gay, and that is a good thing.") In his autobiography, Wowereit states that his decision to come out in public was made because after his nomination as candidate to become the Mayor of Berlin, he felt that the German tabloids were already "on the right track". With his coming out, Wowereit wanted to beat the tabloids to it and prevent them from writing wild, sensational and fabricated stories about his private life. Wowereit said those now famous words during a convention of the Berlin SPD. After the end of his speech, there was half a second of surprised silence, then spontaneous cheering and loud applause to support him. In a 2010 interview with Time Magazine, he said that coming out may actually have strengthened his campaign. His election as mayor made Berlin one of four major European cities with an openly gay mayor, along with Paris, whose mayor is Bertrand Delanoë, Zürich, whose major is the lesbian Corine Mauch, and Hamburg, whose mayor was Ole von Beust at that time, who both also took office in 2001. However, von Beust resigned in 2010, making Wowereit the only gay mayor of a major German city. In September 2007, Wowereit published an autobiographical book titled "…und das ist auch gut so.", after his famous coming-out phrase. Wowereits civil partner, Jörn Kubicki, is a neurosurgeon. They have been in a relationship since 1993. (Photo © Superbass / CC-BY-SA-3.0 ) Link to Wikipedia biography

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Klaus Wowereit (born 1 October 1953 in Lichtenrade, Berlin) is a German politician from the Social Democratic Party (SPD). He served as Governing Mayor of Berlin from 2001 to 2014, making him one of the city’s longest-serving post‑war heads of government.

Biographical overview: Wowereit grew up in Berlin and built a political career within the SPD and Berlin’s city government. He became a prominent figure in German urban politics, guiding Berlin through periods of development, cultural investment, and financial challenges. He publicly came out as gay in 2001, a milestone frequently cited in discussions of LGBT representation in German politics.

Political career: As mayor, Wowereit led Berlin’s administration, focusing on urban development, international visibility, and cultural policy. His tenure coincided with efforts to attract investment, enhance Berlin’s global profile, and address housing and infrastructure needs. He announced his resignation in 2014 and was succeeded by Michael Müller.

Public image: Wowereit is known for a direct, approachable style often described as the “Berliner Schnauze.” He remains a recognizable figure in German public life, contributing to debates on urban policy, LGBT rights, culture, and Berlin’s role on the world stage.

Post‑mayoral roles and recent projects: Since leaving office, Wowereit has participated in various boards, advisory roles, and public speaking engagements across cultural, business, and nonprofit sectors. Specific appointments and projects change over time and are typically announced by the respective organizations and reported in media coverage of Berlin’s civic life.

Social media and public presence: Public information about active personal social media accounts for Klaus Wowereit is limited. He engages with the public primarily through interviews, panel discussions, and appearances covered by media outlets and organizational press releases.

News context: In the years following his mayoralty, Wowereit has contributed to public discourse on urban development, housing policy, and Berlin’s cultural scene. Coverage of his activities generally appears in German-language media and in institutional communications related to Berlin’s governance and cultural initiatives.

Quick facts:

Born: 1 October 1953, Lichtenrade, Berlin, Germany
Party: Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD)
Position: Governing Mayor of Berlin (2001–2014)
Notable milestone: Openly gay since 2001; recognized for advancing LGBT visibility in politics

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