Anke Rehlinger

Anke Gabriele Rehlinger ( Moos; born 6 April 1976) is a German politician of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) who has served as the Minister-President of Saarland since 25 April 2022. After her party won the 2022 state elections in Saarland, she became the second female Minister-President after Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer and the first from her party. She was previously the Deputy Minister President of Saarland from 17 December 2013 until her election by the State Parliament of Saarland as Minister President in 2022. Early life, education and sports Rehlinger studied law at Saarland University. During her time as a student, she was successful in field competitions in athletics. Up to today (April 2022) she holds the Saarland state record in shot put (16.03 m in Rehlingen on 17 August 1996) as well as the Saarland youth state record in discus throw (49.18 m on 23 September 1995 in Rehlingen). She successfully competed in senior track and field German Championships in 2014 and 2015. Political career