Heiko Maas is a German politician and member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD). Born on September 19, 1966, in Saarlouis, he has served in various political roles, including as the Minister of Justice from 2013 to 2017 and as the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs from 2018 to 2021. Maas is known for his work on issues such as human rights, European integration, and foreign policy. He has been an advocate for a strong European Union and has played a significant role in Germany's response to international crises during his tenure as Foreign Minister.