Erwin Huber

Erwin Huber is a German lawyer and politician of the Christian Social Union in Bavaria (CSU). A long-time confidant of Edmund Stoiber, he held several high-ranking positions in the Government of Bavaria and briefly served as Federal Minister of Finance in the cabinet of Gerhard Schröder. Huber succeeded Stoiber as Minister-President of Bavaria in 2007, leading the state government until 2008.

Early life and education

Born on 26 July 1946 in Landau an der Isar, Huber grew up in Lower Bavaria during the post-war period in Allied-occupied Germany. After completing his secondary education, he studied law at the University of Regensburg, where he passed his first state examination. He completed his legal traineeship and second state examination, qualifying as a fully-fledged lawyer. During his university years, he became actively involved with the Ring of Christian Democratic Students and began his political engagement with the Christian Social Union in Bavaria.

Political career

Huber's political career began at the local level, and he quickly rose through the ranks of the Christian Social Union in Bavaria. He was elected to the Bavarian Landtag in 1986, representing the constituency of Deggendorf. A steadfast ally of Edmund Stoiber, Huber held various leadership roles within the CSU party executive and became known as a key strategist and organizer. He served as the Secretary General of the CSU from 1994 to 1998, playing a crucial role in Stoiber's campaigns for the Bundestag and the chancellorship.

Ministerial positions

In 1998, Edmund Stoiber appointed Huber as the Bavarian State Minister for Federal and European Affairs, a position he held until 2003. In this role, he represented Bavaria's interests in Berlin and Brussels, dealing with matters related to the European Union and German federalism. Following the 2005 German federal election, Huber was appointed as the Federal Minister of Finance in the grand coalition cabinet of Gerhard Schröder, serving from November to December 2005. He later returned to Bavarian politics, serving as Bavarian State Minister for Economic Affairs, Infrastructure, Transport and Technology from 2003 to 2007.

Later political activities

After Edmund Stoiber announced his resignation, Huber was elected as his successor, becoming Minister-President of Bavaria in October 2007. His tenure was brief, lasting only until October 2008, and was marked by internal party tensions. Following significant losses for the Christian Social Union in Bavaria in the 2008 Bavarian state election, he did not seek re-election as Minister-President and was succeeded by Günther Beckstein. Huber subsequently served as the Chairman of the CSU parliamentary group in the Bavarian Landtag until 2013. He remained a member of the Landtag until 2018, after which he retired from active politics.

Personal life

Erwin Huber is married and has children. He is a practicing Roman Catholic and has been involved with various social and cultural organizations in Bavaria. Since retiring from the Bavarian Landtag, he has maintained a lower public profile. His political legacy is closely tied to his long association with Edmund Stoiber and his role within the Christian Social Union in Bavaria during a pivotal period for the party.

Category:1946 births Category:People from Landau an der Isar Category:Christian Social Union in Bavaria politicians Category:Members of the Landtag of Bavaria Category:Finance ministers of Germany Category:Minister-Presidents of Bavaria