Horst Seehofer is a German politician known for his role in the Christian Social Union (CSU), a center-right political party. He served as the Minister-President of Bavaria from 2008 to 2018 and held the position of Federal Minister of the Interior from 2018 to 2021. Seehofer has been influential in shaping policies related to immigration and security in Germany. Born on July 4, 1949, in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Seehofer began his political career in the 1970s. He has been a member of the Bundestag, Germany's federal parliament, since 1998. Throughout his career, he has been known for his strong stance on various issues, particularly concerning migration and law enforcement.