Minister President Schwesig Temporarily Steps Away for Rehabilitation
Minister President Manuela Schwesig will temporarily step away from her duties for a rehabilitation measure from October 6 to 24. During her absence, Deputy Minister President Simone Oldenburg will lead the state government sessions. Schwesig will return to her duties on October 27, resuming with the opening of the new building of the Mosaik School in Grevesmühlen.
Schwesig was diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall of 2019. She announced in the spring of 2020 that she had been cured of the illness. Before her rehabilitation, Schwesig will host her traditional reception for German Unity Day and participate in central celebrations in Saarbrücken. Her last appointment before rehabilitation is the state harvest festival this weekend. In her absence, the Minister President will be represented by the responsible ministers or the head of the State Chancellery in important matters. The search results do not provide information about who will lead the sessions of the Landesschulrat of Schwerin during this period.
Manuela Schwesig, now cancer-free following her illness, will undergo a rehabilitation measure. Deputy Minister President Simone Oldenburg will lead the state government during her absence. Schwesig will return to her duties on October 27, resuming with a significant event in Grevesmühlen.
