Ingo Friedrich

German Member of the European Parliament

Ingo Friedrich - German Member of the European Parliament
Born

January 24th, 1942
83 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Germany

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Served as a member of the European Parliament from 1994 to 2004, representing Germany. Focused on various issues including economic policies and digital market regulations. Played a significant role in legislative processes affecting the European Union.

Served as a member of the European Parliament

Contributed to economic policy discussions

Participated in the development of digital market regulations

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