It wasn’t just international stars who caused a stir at the opening of the Berlinale. Health Minister Karl Lauterbach and his new girlfriend also received a lot of attention.
Premiere at the premiere: Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (60) appeared at the opening of this year’s Berlinale on Thursday evening (February 15th). However, he did not do this alone; his new girlfriend, the journalist Elisabeth Niejahr (58), was at his side. This was their first public appearance together since their relationship became public at the end of January 2024.
The SPD politician appeared at the opening ceremony in a dark blue suit, under which an orange tank top and a white shirt peeked out. Meanwhile, Niejahr chose a knee-length dress in striking red – almost the same color that dominated the red carpet.
Together they attended this year’s opening film “Small Things Like These” alongside numerous other stars, including actors Matt Damon (53) and Cillian Murphy (47). Murphy, who was Oscar-nominated for “Oppenheimer,” plays the lead role, while Oscar winner Damon serves as the work’s producer. German celebrities such as Iris Berben (73), Veronica Ferres (58), Heike Makatsch (52), Jella Haase (31), Lars Eidinger (48) and Wim Wenders (78) also did the honors.
New love after a long single existence: joint appearance at the Berlinale
. At that time he said succinctly: “I’m glad that Elisabeth Niejahr is in my life.” Niejahr is a successful journalist and managing director for the “Strengthening Democracy” department of the Hertie Foundation. She also previously worked for “Spiegel”, “Zeit” and “Wirtschaftswoche”, among others, and is the author of several books.
Karl Lauterbach was married from 1996 to 2010; The separation took place in 2004. There are four children from the marriage. He has another child from another relationship.
Source: Stern
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