Manuela Schwesig, born May 23, 1974, is a German politician of the Social Democratic Party. She’s been Minister President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern since July 4, 2017, the first woman in that role. Previously, she served as Federal Minister of Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth under Angela Merkel from 2013 to 2017. She also held the presidency of the Bundesrat from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024.