Herbert Reul
German politician and state minister
Born
August 31st, 1952
73 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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Served as a member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). Held the position of Minister of the Interior in North Rhine-Westphalia since 2017. Involved in various aspects of state governance, focusing on security and administrative reforms.
Served as Minister of the Interior in North Rhine-Westphalia
Held multiple positions within the CDU
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