Horst Seehofer

Former Bavarian premier and CSU leader

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Born: July 4, 1949, Ingolstadt

Party: Christian Social Union of Bavaria

Previous offices: member of the German Bundestag, Federal Minister of the Interior

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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SuedLink's Elbe tunnel is done; 700-km power corridor nears 2028 commissioning

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As of August 2026: Retired from federal politics; his 2015 decision shaped SuedLink's route

A tunnel boring machine named Elsa broke through under the Elbe River in June 2026, completing the single most difficult section of Germany's flagship north-south power line. Operators confirmed the 5.2-kilometer crossing between Wewelsfleth in Schleswig-Holstein and Wischhafen in Lower Saxony in August, clearing the way for high-voltage direct-current cables that will carry wind power south.

Updated Aug 25