Lars Klingbeil
German politician (SPD), SPD Federal Chairman, Member of the Bundestag, Federal Finance Minister and Vice-Chancellor from Germany since 2025
1978 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
German politician (SPD), SPD Federal Chairman, Member of the Bundestag, Federal Finance Minister and Vice-Chancellor from Germany since 2025
Born
February 23, 1978
Age
~48 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
politician, political scientist
GermanyBorn in Soltau
1978
Born in Soltau (1978-02-23)
1999
EducationStudied at Leibniz University Hannover (1999–2004)
2005
Positionmember of the German Bundestag (2005–2005)
2009
Positionmember of the German Bundestag (2009–2013)
2013
Positionmember of the German Bundestag (2013–2017)
2017
Positionmember of the German Bundestag (2017–2021)
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Lars Klingbeil is a German politician who has been serving as the Vice Chancellor of Germany and Federal Minister of Finance since 6 May 2025. A member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), he has served as the SPD's Co-leader since 2021, together with Saskia Esken (2021–2025) and Bärbel Bas.
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Who is Lars Klingbeil?+
Lars Klingbeil is a German politician who has been serving as the Vice Chancellor of Germany and Federal Minister of Finance since 6 May 2025. A member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), he has served as the SPD's Co-leader since 2021, together with Saskia Esken (2021–2025) and Bärbel Bas.
What does the name Lars mean?+
The name Lars means "A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones.. Etymology: From Laurentius in the Middle Ages. Cognate with Laurence.". It is of German origin.
When was Lars Klingbeil born?+
Lars Klingbeil was born on February 23, 1978.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones.. Etymology: From Laurentius in the Middle Ages. Cognate with Laurence.
The name Lars is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones.. Etymology: From Laurentius in the Middle Ages. Cognate with Laurence.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Lars
Lars — February 23, 1978
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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