Susanne Hennig-Wellsow (born Hennig on 13 October 1977) is a German politician who has been federal co-chairwoman of The Left since 2021.[1] She was member of the Landtag of Thuringia since 2004,[2] leader of the Thuringia branch of The Left since November 2013,[3][4] and leader of the state parliamentary group since December 2014.[5]
Quick facts Chairwoman of The Left, Preceded by ...
Susanne Hennig-Wellsow |
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 Hennig-Wellsow in February 2021. |
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Assumed office
27 February 2021 |
| Preceded by | Bernd Riexinger |
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In office
17 November 2013 – 1 March 2021 |
| Deputy | Steffen Dittes
Heike Werner |
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| Preceded by | Knut Korschewsky |
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| Succeeded by | Heike Werner & Steffen Dittes (interim) |
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In office
10 December 2014 – 3 March 2021 |
| Deputy | Ronald Hande
Katja Mitteldorf |
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| Preceded by | Bodo Ramelow |
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| Succeeded by | Steffen Dittes |
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Assumed office
30 August 2009 |
| Preceded by | Michael Panse |
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| Constituency | Erfurt II |
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| Majority | 10,014 (32.7%) |
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In office
13 June 2004 – 30 August 2009 |
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| Born | Susanne Hennig
(1977-10-13) 13 October 1977 (age 47)
Demmin, East Germany |
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| Political party | The Left (2007–present)
PDS (before 2007) |
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| Children | 1 |
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| Residence | Erfurt, Thuringia |
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| Alma mater | University of Erfurt |
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