Let's make this birthday one to remember.

78 years old (Born on January 10, 1947)

Happy Birthday, Peer Steinbrück! From balancing Germany's budget to navigating the stormy seas of global finance, your tenure as Finance Minister under Chancellor Merkel was nothing short of legendary. Who else could make fiscal responsibility look so effortlessly cool?

Even today, your sharp wit and candid commentary continue to inspire—and occasionally amuse—us all. Whether it's delivering memorable speeches or offering insightful analysis on economic policy, you've proven that politics can indeed have personality.

Here's wishing you another year filled with laughter and success; may your humor remain timelessly balanced like a perfectly managed budget! Cheers to you!