Jakob von Weizsäcker

Jakob von Weizsäcker is a German politician and economist affiliated with the Social Democratic Party (SPD). Born into a prominent family known for its contributions to science and politics, he currently serves as the Minister of Finance and Science for the Saarland, a position he has held since April 2022. Weizsäcker has an academic background in physics and economics, having previously worked as a chief economist at the Federal Ministry of Finance under Chancellor Olaf Scholz from 2019 to 2022. He is noted for his role in the recent multi-billion euro debt pact that has drawn significant attention and criticism, particularly regarding the economic implications of the deal.