Ulrich Maly

German Politician, Mayor of Nuremberg

Ulrich Maly - German Politician, Mayor of Nuremberg
Born

August 8th, 1960
64 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Germany

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Served as the 16th Mayor of Nuremberg from 2002 to 2018. Played a significant role in local politics, focusing on urban development and social integration. Maly advocated for a variety of initiatives aimed at improving public services and enhancing the quality of life for residents. His political career was marked by a commitment to economic growth and cultural promotion in the city.

Served as Mayor of Nuremberg from 2002 to 2018

Focused on urban development and social integration

Advocated for economic growth in Nuremberg

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