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1945: Born, Berlin
1971: Graduates in economics from Mainz University
1971-75: Various teaching positions at Mainz University
1973: Joins the Free Democrats (FDP)
1975-77: Head of economic affairs and transport, City of Mainz
1977-81: Director of economic affairs, City of Mainz
1981: Becomes city councillor in Mainz
1983-: Chairman of the FDP in Rhineland Palatinate
1987-88: Member of state parliament, Rhineland Palatinate
1987-94: State minister of economy and transport
1988-98: Deputy minister-president of Rhineland Palatinate.
1994-98: State minister for economy, transport, agriculture and viticulture
1998-: Member of the Bundestag
1998-2009: Deputy chairman of the FDP parliamentary group
2009-: Federal minister of economics and technology
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