The Democrats Pulse – december 2024
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● Chairman of the FREIE WÄHLER parliamentary group in the Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament
● 58 years old, married with three children
● Fully qualified lawyer, Dr. jur., Major in the Reserve
● Mayor of the city of Bitburg from 1997 to 2009
● District Administrator of Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm from 2009 to 2021
● Full Member of Budgets
(BUDG)
● Substitute Member of Regional Development
(REGI)
● Substitute Member of Constitutional Affairs
(AFCO)
From 2004 to 2010
Since 2020
Since 2021
As a former district administrator, I will be the parliamentary arm of the municipal family in Brussels. We stand for a Europe of regions, and within the regions, it is essential to strengthen municipalities and cities that ensure equal living conditions. No mutualization of debts: As the largest net contributor, Germany makes its solidarity contribution to the European Community. Therefore, all states of the Eurozone must be responsible and liable for their own debts. Securing the external borders: Just as we need skilled immigration, we must secure the external borders against illegal migration. Steering investments with sensible tax policy: For the transformation of the energy supply, I advocate a super deduction for renewable energy measures. This will enable a transformation with investment security and without subsidies.
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EDP Position Paper Migration: Real Solutions, Not False Promises Values and Security: We Can Have Both The idea that we must choose between security and our values is a false dichotomy. Europe can be both secure and humane. Upholding human
“The appointment of François Bayrou as Prime Minister is a wise and forward-thinking decision by President Emmanuel Macron,” stated Sandro Gozi, MEP, Secretary-General of the European Democratic Party. “Throughout his extensive political career, François Bayrou has proven to be a man of dialogue, balance, and vision—qualities that are essential to navigating the complex challenges France faces today.”
On November 16, 2024, the European Democratic Party (EDP) had the honor of attending the Party Congress of the Freie Wähler (FW) in the charming town of Geiselwind, Bavaria.
“The center is the answer” : the conference of the European Democratic Party
At the Brussels Autoworld Museum, where the history of the European automotive industry is celebrated, the Congress of the European Democratic Party, one of the two European parties that make up the Renew Europe group in the European Parliament, will be held.
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