Jürgen Rüttgers

Jürgen Rüttgers is a German politician who was a member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). He served as the Minister-President of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany's most populous state, from 2005 to 2010. Before that, he held various political roles, including Minister for Education and Research. Rüttgers is known for his focus on economic development, education reform, and social policy within Germany. His leadership aimed to balance economic growth with social stability, and he played a significant role in regional and national politics during his career.