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3mo ago

Gifhorn Landrat Tobias Heilmann Dies Unexpectedly at 49

Colleagues, national politicians, residents have mourned the committed SPD leader’s sudden passing.

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Tobias Heilmann war seit 2021 Landrat im Landkreis Gifhorn

Overview

  • Gifhorn’s district administration announced on May 29 that Landrat Tobias Heilmann died unexpectedly on May 28 at age 49.
  • Heilmann represented Gifhorn in the Lower Saxony state parliament from 2017 to 2021 before becoming district administrator in November 2021.
  • Rolf Amelsberg described the news as a profound shock, offering heartfelt condolences to Heilmann’s family.
  • Former Federal Minister Hubertus Heil along with Braunschweig Mayor Thorsten Kornblum paid tribute to Heilmann’s empathy, calling his approach pragmatic and community-focused.
  • SPD leaders Stefan Politze and Falko Mohrs emphasised Heilmann’s commitment to social justice, energetic advocacy, empathy for constituents, unifying leadership style.