Klaus Wowereit
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"Klaus Wowereit" is a German politician, member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany/SPD (Social Democratic Party), and was the Governing Mayor of Berlin from 21 October 2001 to 11 December 2014. In Berlin state election, 2001/2001 state elections his party won a Plurality (voting)/plurality of the votes, 29.7%. He served as President of the German Bundesrat/President of the Bundesrat of Germany/Bundesrat (the fourth highest office in Germany) in 2001/02. His SPD-led coalition was re-elected in the Berlin state election, 2006/2006 elections; after the Berlin state election, 2011/2011 elections the SPD's coalition partner changed from the Left (Germany)/the Left to the Christian Democratic Union (Germany)/Christian Democratic Union. He was also sometimes mentioned as a possible SPD candidate for the Chancellor of Germany (Federal Republic)/Chancellorship of Germany (Kanzlerkandidatur) in the next German federal election, but that never materialized.

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Doesn't fulfil everyone's wishes and dreams, but it's a great step forward.

The first weekend in September stands for the pure zest for life. A warm welcome to Berlin!

We are proud that people of varied origins and predilections feel at home in our city and celebrate together.

I'm stunned FIFA made a decision like this so soon before the tournament and after two years of intensive planning. It's bewildering.

There's no question it is a flamboyant scene, but that is also Berlin, ... And as long as there is nothing forbidden happening, I expect tolerance.

Mr. Zimmer is small-minded.

That, too, is Berlin. And as long as nothing illegal happens, I expect tolerance.

Mr Zimmer is small-minded, ... Berlin is open - Mr Zimmer has to learn that ... And so long as nothing forbidden is happening, I expect tolerance.

A greeting message is good advertising for Berlin, especially for international visitors, ... We want them to come to Berlin. But anyone who has a problem with it doesn't have to go to the (S&M) event.