Gerlinde Kretschmann Hospitalized After Fall, Surgery Scheduled

The wife of Baden-Württemberg's Minister-President suffered a shoulder fracture, leading Winfried Kretschmann to cancel public engagements to support her.

Gerlinde Kretschmann, 78, sustained a broken shoulder after falling on a staircase and is set to undergo surgery today.
Her husband, Winfried Kretschmann, the Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg, has canceled his attendance at a Green Party meeting and a public reception to remain by her side.
The couple, married for nearly 50 years, plans to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary later this year.
Gerlinde Kretschmann previously overcame a breast cancer diagnosis in 2021, which also led her husband to prioritize family over political commitments at the time.
The Kretschmanns reside in Laiz, where Gerlinde Kretschmann is known for her past work as a teacher and her involvement in local politics and community activities.