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Dietrich Stobbe
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| Governing Mayor of Berlin (West Berlin) |
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| In office 2 May 1977 – 23 January 1981 |
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| President | Karl Carstens |
| Chancellor | Helmut Schmidt |
| Preceded by | Klaus Schütz |
| Succeeded by | Hans-Jochen Vogel |
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| Born | 25 March 1937 Wieprz, East Prussia, Germany |
| Died | 19 February 2011 (aged 72) Berlin, Germany |
| Political party | SPD |
Dietrich Stobbe (born March 25, 1937 – died February 19, 2011) was an important German politician. He was the Mayor of West Berlin from 1977 to 1981. He was a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD). Stobbe also led the Bundesrat, which is like a council of German states, from November 1978 to October 1979.
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Early Life and Education
Dietrich Stobbe was born on March 25, 1938, in a place called Wieprz. This area was then known as East Prussia. After finishing high school in Stade, he moved to Berlin. There, he studied political science at the Free University. Political science is the study of how governments work.
In 1960, while still a student, he joined the Social Democratic Party (SPD). This is one of Germany's main political parties. Soon after, he became a district manager in the Charlottenburg area of Berlin. From 1963 to 1966, he worked as a press officer. This means he handled news and communication for the city's youth and sports department. After that, he worked for a short time at a brewery company in Berlin.
Political Journey
Starting in Politics
In 1967, Dietrich Stobbe became a member of the Abgeordnetenhaus. This is the parliament, or main law-making body, for Berlin. Just three months later, he became the leader of the SPD group in the parliament.
By 1970, he was the vice-chairman of his party's group. In 1973, he became a senator under Mayor Klaus Schütz. A senator is like a minister in the city government. Stobbe was in charge of federal affairs, which means he dealt with issues between Berlin and the national government.
When Mayor Schütz resigned in 1977, Stobbe was chosen to be the next mayor. He was seen as a good choice because he hadn't been involved in the party's internal disagreements. He also knew a lot about national politics. On May 2, 1977, the Abgeordnetenhaus officially elected him as the Governing Mayor. In 1979, he also became the leader of the SPD party in Berlin.
Mayor of Berlin
As mayor, Stobbe had a big job. He needed to help people trust the city government again. He also made important changes to how the city was run. He improved the city's administration and its transportation system.
During his time as mayor, two important new buildings opened. In December 1978, the new State Library was finished. It was designed by a famous architect named Hans Scharoun. Then, in April 1979, the International Congress Center (ICC) opened. This is a very large building used for big meetings and events.
In the 1979 city elections, Stobbe's SPD party and their partners, the Free Democratic Party (FDP), just barely won enough votes to stay in power. However, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) became the largest single party. Stobbe was re-elected as mayor, but his position was not as strong as before.
In December 1980, there was a problem with a construction company called Dietrich Garski. A bank had given the company a large loan. But the bank ended the loan because they suspected fraud. The company then went bankrupt. This put a lot of pressure on the city government. Two senators resigned, and others offered to quit. When Stobbe tried to change his team, it didn't work out. This led to the end of the SPD-FDP government. On January 15, 1981, Dietrich Stobbe and his entire government resigned.
After Being Mayor
After leaving the mayor's office, Stobbe moved to New York. There, he managed an office for the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung. This is a foundation that promotes democracy and education.
He returned to Germany in 1983. He became a member of the Bundestag, which is the national parliament of Germany. He was part of the Foreign Affairs Committee until 1990. This committee deals with Germany's relationships with other countries. After 1990, he decided to work outside of politics. He became a manager for an American company that advises on investments.
Death
Dietrich Stobbe passed away on February 19, 2011, in Berlin. He had been ill for a long time.
See also
In Spanish: Dietrich Stobbe para niños
