Klaus Wowereit
Klaus Wowereit is a German politician who served as the governing mayor of Berlin from 2001 to 2014. He is known for his charismatic leadership style and his famous phrase 'Berlin is poor, but sexy,' which he coined to describe the city's unique blend of cultural vibrancy and economic challenges. His tenure was marked by significant urban development and efforts to promote Berlin as a global city.
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Klaus Wowereit is referenced for his quote about making a city attractive despite challenges.
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Switzerland· 2026-03-05
Klaus Wowereit, a former mayor of Berlin, famously called the city 'poor but sexy' in 2003.
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United Kingdom· 2026-02-21
Klaus Wowereit was the governing mayor of Berlin when Gregor Gysi served as the city's economics senator.
Gregor Gysi eröffnet als Alterspräsident 21. Bundestag: Die Rede seines Lebens - Politik
Germany· 2025-03-25
Klaus Wowereit was the governing mayor of Berlin when Gysi served as a senator.
Die Rede seines Lebens - PolitikGermany· 2025-03-24Friedrich Merz made comments about Klaus Wowereit, a gay mayor of Berlin, indicating his views on homosexuality.
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Venezuela· 2025-02-24
Klaus Wowereit was the mayor of Berlin who publicly came out as homosexual, which Merz commented on controversially.
La revancha del “alborotador” Merz | Internacional
Spain· 2025-02-23
Klaus Wowereit is mentioned as the former governing mayor of Berlin who coined the phrase 'poor but sexy'.
Berlin: Urania drohen Kürzungen von 950 000 Euro. Wo hat unabhängiges Wissen noch Platz? - WissenGermany· 2025-02-21
