Hendrik Wüst

Hendrik Wüst is a German politician serving as the Minister-President of North Rhine-Westphalia since October 2021. A member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), he previously served as the state's Minister for Transport from 2017 to 2021. Wüst began his political career in local government in Rhede and has been a member of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia since 2005. Throughout his career, he has held various leadership roles, including Chairman of the CDU in North Rhine-Westphalia. Known for his transition from a conservative profile in his youth to a more moderate governing style, he has focused on economic policy, infrastructure, and regional development during his tenure as head of the state government.