Werner Hoyer
Economist and German politician, President EIB
Born
November 17th, 1951
73 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Germany
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An economist and politician with a significant role in European finance, served as the President of the European Investment Bank from 2012. Previous positions included serving as a member of the German Bundestag and holding various roles within the Free Democratic Party. Focused on economic and financial policies, particularly in relation to European integration and development funding.
Served as President of the European Investment Bank
Held a seat in the German Bundestag
Contributed to financial policy advocacy within the European Union
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