Jürgen Todenhöfer
German judge and politician
Born
November 12th, 1940
84 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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Served as a member of the Bundestag, representing the German political party. Contributed to judicial reform and social issues during a political career spanning several decades. Engaged in various human rights activities, advocating for the rights of minorities and refugees. After leaving politics, wrote extensively on geopolitical issues and conflicts, focusing on the Middle East and terrorism.
Served in the Bundestag from 1990 to 2002
Published books on political and social issues
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