North Rhine-Westphalia

History

The state of North Rhine-Westphalia was established by the British military administration in 1947. Originally it consisted of Westphalia and the northern parts of the Rhine Province, both formerly belonging to Prussia. In 1947 the former state of Lippe was merged with North Rhine-Westphalia, hence leading to the present borders of the state.

Related Topics:
1947 - Westphalia - Rhine Province - Prussia - Lippe

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The North Rhine-Westphalia state election on May 22, 2005 granted the CDU a landslide victory. Their top candidate Jürgen Rüttgers built a new coalition government consisting of CDU and FDP that replaced the former government headed by Peer Steinbrück. Rüttgers was elected new Minister President of the state on June 22, 2005.

Related Topics:
North Rhine-Westphalia state election - May 22 - 2005 - CDU - Jürgen Rüttgers - FDP - Peer Steinbrück - June 22

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