Curriculum vitae
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Studied law, political science and economics in Munich and Mainz, first and second State law examinations (1962-1970). Notary in Kaiserslautern (1973-2006) and in Waldfischbach-Burgalben (1999-2006). Military service with mountain and parachute force, first lieutenant in the reserve (1961-1962).
Regional chair of the Rhineland-Palatinate CDU Youth Section (1971-1977); member of CDU Regional Executive, Rhineland-Palatinate (1971-1980 and since 1993); chair of the Kaiserslautern-Stadt CDU district association (1984-1988); CDU district chair, Rheinhessen-Pfalz (since 1993).
Member of the Rhineland-Palatinate Regional Assembly (1976-1979).
Member of the European Parliament (since 1999).
Chair of the Friends of Kaiserslautern University (since 1993).