Birgit Hesse

Birgit Hesse (born 16 February 1975 in Elmshorn) is a German politician. She has been a member of the Landtag of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern since 2016, and has served as president of the Landtag since 2019.^[1] From 2016 to 2019, she served as minister of education, science and culture of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.^[2] From 2014 to 2016, she served as minister of labour, equality and social affairs.^[2] From 2008 to 2014, she served as Landrat of Nordwestmecklenburg.^[2]

Birgit Hesse
Hesse in 2020
President of the Landtag of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Incumbent
Assumed office 22 May 2019
Preceded by	Sylvia Bretschneider
Personal details
Born	(1975-02-16) 16 February 1975 (age 50) Elmshorn
Party	Social Democratic Party (since 2007)