Philipp Mißfelder
German historian and politician
Born
August 25th, 1979
45 years ago
Died
July 13th, 2015
9 years ago — 35 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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Contributed to German politics, serving as a member of the Bundestag. Held the position of foreign policy spokesman for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group. Engaged in various historical and political discussions, focusing on German and European policy issues. Involved in fostering youth and cultural dialogue through multiple initiatives.
Served in the Bundestag from 2005 to 2015
Acted as foreign policy spokesman for the CDU/CSU
Promoted youth programs and international dialogue
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