Kurt Bodewig

German politician and former minister

Kurt Bodewig - German politician and former minister
Born

April 26th, 1955
70 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Germany

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Served as a prominent German politician and held the position of Federal Minister of Transport. Contributed to the development of the German transportation infrastructure during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Played a significant role in various transportation policies and initiatives aimed at enhancing mobility within Germany. Engaged in discussions surrounding European transportation standards and integration as part of the broader European Union framework.

Served as Federal Minister of Transport, Germany

Contributed to German transportation policies

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