Olaf Lies
Olaf Lies is a prominent German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), currently serving as the Minister of Economic Affairs in Lower Saxony. He is set to succeed Stephan Weil as Minister-President following Weil's announcement of his early retirement. Lies has been recognized for his work in economic policy and has played a significant role in shaping the region's legislative agenda. His leadership is anticipated to continue the SPD's influence in Lower Saxony.
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Olaf Lies is the Lower Saxony Minister-President who emphasized the need for age-restrictive measures.
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Germany· 2026-03-06
Ministerpräsident Olaf Lies indicated that the state's stake in Meyer-Werft would not be reduced quickly.
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Switzerland· 2025-12-16
Olaf Lies is the Minister-President of Lower Saxony, where the shipyard is located.
Meyer Werft vor neuem Milliardenauftrag - WirtschaftGermany· 2025-12-16
Olaf Lies, the Prime Minister of Lower Saxony, stated that the agreement is a strong signal to the people in the region around Papenburg.
Ist die aus Luxemburg geflüchtete Meyer Werft vor der Pleite gerettet?
Luxembourg· 2025-12-15
Olaf Lies expressed concern over the disappointing election results for his party in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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Hong Kong· 2025-09-16
Olaf Lies, the Minister-President of Lower Saxony from the Social Democrats, expressed great concern over the results of the AfD.
הישג ענק ל"אלטרנטיבה לגרמניה" בבחירות המקומיות
Israel· 2025-09-15
Olaf Lies expressed great concern over the results of the AfD, urging democrats to reflect on the emerging nationalist path.
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Portugal· 2025-09-14
Olaf Lies is the Minister-President of Niedersachsen and visited Hannover alongside Steffen Krach.
Abgeordnetenhauswahl Berlin 2026: Steffen Krach soll SPD gegen Wegner anführen - PolitikGermany· 2025-08-26
Olaf Lies has been waiting for more than ten years to become the Minister-President of Lower Saxony.
Olaf Lies: Niedersachsens Ministerpräsident auf Sommerreise - PolitikGermany· 2025-07-20
Olaf Lies represented the SPD states in the negotiations regarding tax losses.
Steuergesetz: Klingbeil erkauft die Zustimmung der Bundesländer zum „Investitionsbooster“ - PolitikGermany· 2025-06-24
Olaf Lies emphasized the urgency of the situation regarding the upcoming meeting.
Ministerpräsidentenkonferenz: Der Investitionsbooster und die Steuerausfälle - PolitikGermany· 2025-06-05
Olaf Lies is set to be elected as the Minister-President of Lower Saxony, the second-largest federal state in Germany.
Olaf Lies: Der neue Alte in Niedersachsen - PolitikGermany· 2025-04-03
Olaf Lies is set to succeed Stephan Weil as Minister-President.
Chefwechsel in Niedersachsen: Olaf Lies soll Stephan Weil beerben - PolitikGermany· 2025-04-01