Jens Spahn
German politician
1980 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
German politician
Born
May 16, 1980
Age
~46 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
politician, bank teller, political scientist
GermanyBorn in Ahaus
1980
Born in Ahaus (1980-05-16)
2002
Positionmember of the German Bundestag (2002–2005)
2003
EducationStudied at FernUniversität in Hagen (2003–2017)
2005
Positionmember of the German Bundestag (2005–2009)
2009
Positionmember of the German Bundestag (2009–2013)
2013
Positionmember of the German Bundestag (2013–2017)
About
Jens Georg Spahn is a German politician of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) who has been a member of the Bundestag, for Steinfurt I – Borken I since 2002. Since 2025, he has been leading the joint CDU/CSU (Union) parliamentary group in the 21st Bundestag, making him the majority leader. He served as Federal Minister of Health in the fourth cabinet of Chancellor Angela Merkel from 2018 to 2021, including during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany.
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Who is Jens Spahn?+
Jens Georg Spahn is a German politician of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) who has been a member of the Bundestag, for Steinfurt I – Borken I since 2002. Since 2025, he has been leading the joint CDU/CSU (Union) parliamentary group in the 21st Bundestag, making him the majority leader. He serve
What does the name Jens mean?+
The name Jens means "a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.". It is of German origin.
When was Jens Spahn born?+
Jens Spahn was born on May 16, 1980.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.
The name Jens is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jens — May 16, 1980
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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