Ex-Minister of Justice from Hesse passes away
**German Politician Christean Wagner Passes Away at 82**
Christean Wagner, a prominent German politician and long-standing member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), passed away on Saturday, 5th July, at the age of 82. Wagner's influential career, spanning over four decades, saw him serve in various key positions, contributing significantly to the political landscape of Hesse and the Federal Republic.
Born on 12 March 1943, Wagner began his political journey in 1989. Over the years, he demonstrated his commitment and conviction as a true Christian Democrat, earning the respect and admiration of his peers.
**Notable Achievements**
Wagner's political career was marked by several notable achievements. He served as the Minister for Culture and Justice in the state of Hesse, where he played a significant role in shaping cultural and judicial policies. From 2005 to 2014, he held the position of Chairman of the CDU parliamentary group in the Hessian Landtag, a prominent leadership role within the state legislature.
Wagner was also a co-initiator of the Berliner Kreis, a group within the CDU known for its conservative political stances. Since 2018, he served as Chairman of the Center Against Expulsions (Zentrum gegen Vertreibungen), demonstrating his ongoing commitment to addressing historical and social issues related to expulsions.
**Recognition and Honours**
In recognition of his service, Wagner was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesverdienstkreuz am Bande) in 1991, a prestigious national honour. He was also bestowed with the Hessian Order of Merit in 2005.
Minister President Boris Rhein (CDU) paid tribute to Wagner's extraordinary services, acknowledging his contributions to Hesse and the Federal Republic. Ines Claus, chairwoman of the CDU faction in the Hessian state parliament, expressed her mourning for Wagner. Claus described him as one of the most outstanding leaders, a wise advisor, and a man of foresight and insights.
Wagner's background includes legal studies at the Philipps-University Marburg and the University of Heidelberg, culminating in a doctorate in law in 1972. His academic pursuits and political career reflect his long-standing influence in regional politics and his dedication to cultural and legal affairs in Hesse.
Wagner's passing marks the end of an era in German politics. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations of politicians as they strive to uphold the principles of democracy and justice that Wagner so passionately advocated for throughout his career.
- Wagner's contributions extended beyond his political career, as he also addressed historical and social issues related to expulsions as the Chairman of the Center Against Expulsions (Zentrum gegen Vertreibungen), a topic often covered in general news.
- Wagner's career was marked by influence in war-and-conflicts policy-and-legislation, serving as the Minister for Justice in Hesse, and advocating for cultural and judicial policies that reflected his long-standing participation in politics.
