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Armin Laschet
Armin Laschet is a German politician who served as Minister President of North Rhine-Westphalia from 2017 to 2021 and as Leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) from 2021 to 2022. He was a candidate for Chancellor of Germany in 2021.
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there are many people who find Angela Merkel good and only after that the CDU. He added that
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2026· 4 entries
“there are many people who find Angela Merkel good and only after that the CDU. He added that”
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BILD.de: Talk bei Maischberger: Armin Laschet warnt vor Kanzler-Sturz
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Mittelbayerische: Armin Laschet erlebt sich bei Lesung selbst als „00-Laschet“
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2025· 2 entries
t-online.de: Armin Laschet
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Career landmark: member of the German Bundestag (2025).
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2024· 7 entries
Awarded Ehrenring des Rheinlandes (2024).
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“RT by @ ArminLaschet : Hört @ ArminLaschet zu… Wir müssen die AfD aus allem raushalten. Aus allem. 🐦🔗: https:// nitter.cz/MMittermeier/status/ 1754228488511402153#m [2024-02-04 19:40 UTC]”
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“Der Kampf gegen Antisemitismus und für eine liberale Demokratie ist ihr Herzensanliegen. Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger https:// nitter.cz/sls_fdp ist jetzt von der Jülicher Gesellschaft gegen das Vergessen mit dem Preis für Zivilcourage 2024 ausgezeichnet worden. Es war mir eine Ehre, die Laudatio auf eine große Liberale zu halten. Wir brauchen mehr Gemeinsamkeit über Parteigrenzen hinweg. Schön, dass viele junge Leute dabei waren und sich engagieren für Toleranz und gegen Rassismus. 🐦🔗:”
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“Gut, dass heute am Holocaust-Gedenktag über 20.000 Menschen an vielen Orten in der Europastadt Aachen gegen Antisemitismus und Rassismus und für Europa🇪🇺 und die Demokratie demonstrieren. Schon nach den NSU-Morden hätten wir aufstehen müssen, aber gerade jetzt ist das Signal wichtig, dass wir uns unser Land und Europa nicht zerstören lassen. Mit OB’in https:// nitter.cz/SibylleKeupen , MP Daniel Günther, https:// nitter.cz/JuliaKloeckner Finanzminister https:// nitter.cz/c_lindner stehen wir p”
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“Am Deutsch-Französischen Tag haben unser Abraham Accords Institute gemeinsam mit dem von Eric de Rothschild in Paris gegründeten https:// nitter.cz/ProjetAladin in Anwesenheit von Bundespräsident a.D. Christian Wulff und Rita Süssmuth ein 🇫🇷🇩🇪 Komittee gegen Antisemitismus und Fremdenfeindlichkeit und für friedliche Koexistenz im Nahen Osten gegründet. Mit Yoel Herzog und Leah Pisar wollen wir an Projekten für die Zeit nach dem Krieg arbeiten um dauerhaften Frieden zu ermöglichen. <p> https:”
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“Heute ist der 🇩🇪🇫🇷- Tag. Am 22.Januar 1963 wurde der Élysée-Vertrag geschlossen, vor 5 Jahren der https:// nitter.cz/search?q=%23Aachener Vertrag . Dass heute https:// nitter.cz/EmmanuelMacron in Berlin Wolfgang Schäuble beim Staatsakt würdigt, ist ein starkes Signal der Freundschaft, das wir in eine neue Dynamik für Europa verwandeln sollten. <p> https:// nitter.cz/ZDFheute/status/1087 668803809484801#m </p> 🐦🔗: https:// nitter.cz/ArminLaschet/status/ 1749337617219375605#m [2024-01-22 07:”
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“„In Europa gibt es keinen Platz für Antisemitismus. Jüdisches Leben ist ein wesentlicher Teil der Vergangenheit, Gegenwart u Zukunft Europas.“ Herzlichen Glückwunsch an https:// nitter.cz/PinchasRabbi u die jüdischen Gemeinden Europas zur Verleihung des renommierten https:// nitter.cz/search?q=%23Karlspre is zu Aachen 2024 <p> https:// nitter.cz/KarlspreisAC/status/ 1748300581637099676#m </p> 🐦🔗: https:// nitter.cz/ArminLaschet/status/ 1748350870687821871#m [2024-01-19 14:25 UTC]”
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2023· 5 entries
“RT by @ ArminLaschet : A somber day for Europe: We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jacques # Delors . Recognised as the architect of a united Europe with the 1992 Charlemagne Prize, his legacy will endure in the foundations of the Europe he played a key role in shaping. Merci, Monsieur Delors ! 🐦🔗: https:// nitter.cz/KarlspreisAC/status/ 1740080221066272910#m [2023-12-27 18:40 UTC]”
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“RT by @ ArminLaschet : We deeply mourn the loss of Wolfgang # Schäuble , a dedicated European statesman who championed German reunification and the strengthening of Europe. His outstanding contributions were recognised with the 2012 Charlemagne Prize. Our sincere condolences go to his family and friends. 🐦🔗: https:// nitter.cz/KarlspreisAC/status/ 1739980172554620946#m [2023-12-27 12:02 UTC]”
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“Wolfgang Schäuble hat unbeschreiblich viel geleistet und unbeschreiblich viel gelitten. Zwischen der von ihm verhandelten Deutschen Einheit am 3.Oktober und dem Attentat auf sein Leben lagen nicht einmal 10 Tage. Er war deutscher Patriot und leidenschaftlicher Europäer, er war ein kluger Analyst und disziplinierter Denker. Dies verlangte er auch von seinen Gesprächspartnern. Er hat Siege erlebt und Niederlage erlitten. Sprechblasen und Sprüche waren ihm zuwider. Mit Herzblut kämpfte er für die �”
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“RT by @ ArminLaschet : Was Karl-Josef # Laumann sagt: # ohneChristuskeineCDU 🐦🔗: https:// nitter.cz/HendrikWuest/status/ 1735670745470996707#m [2023-12-15 14:38 UTC]”
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Awarded Commander of the Legion of Honour (2023).
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2021· 7 entries
Digital Journal: Armin Laschet: 'comeback king' still chasing Merkel's crown
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Fr: Armin Laschet verliert in ARD-Wahlarena die Fassung: „Nein, passen Sie auf“
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Awarded European handicraft prize (2021).
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Awarded Order pro Merito Melitensi (2021).
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Pledged support for Israel: "We stand by Israel's side without reservation
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Career landmark: leader of the Christian Democratic Union (2021).
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Career landmark: member of the German Bundestag (2021).
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2020· 3 entries
Awarded Orden wider den tierischen Ernst (2020).
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Awarded Israel Jacobson Prize (2020).
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Alone, Laschet met with French president Emmanuel Macron three times
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2019· 1 entry
Career landmark: Commissioner for Franco-German Cooperation (2019–2021).
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2018· 3 entries
Shortly after taking over as Minister President of North Rhine-Westphalia, Laschet supported the minister of the environment Christina Schulze Föcking's decision to dismantle the state's administrative department for env
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Laschet described the treehouses protesting the destruction of Hambach forest as "illegally occupied areas" and stated that RWE had the right to clear the forest
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Laschet cancelled his appearances at the Ruhrtriennale arts and music festival due to the festival allowing supporters of the BDS movement to perform
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2017· 3 entries
Awarded Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia (2017).
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Career landmark: Minister-President of North Rhine-Westphalia (2017–2021).
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Career landmark: Member of the Bundesrat of Germany (2017–2021).
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2016· 1 entry
Laschet dismissed proposals for a so-called burqa ban as a "phony debate" and distraction from more pressing issues
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2015· 1 entry
Laschet was criticised for not standing up for German interests when it was revealed that US intelligence agencies are illegally spying on German citizens and businesses
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2013· 2 entries
Laschet also criticised Westerwelle's demand to release former President Mohammed Mursi after the coup in Egypt in 2013, as minorities and Christians in particular had suffered under Mursi
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Laschet criticised Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle's support for rebels in the civil war in Syria: "It is absurd that the same people we are fighting in Mali are being supported in Syria
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2012· 2 entries
Laschet was elected as his successor
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Became leader of the state party, and he was elected Prime Minister of the state in 2017
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2010· 3 entries
Unsuccessfully ran against Norbert Röttgen for the post of CDU chairman in the state
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Career landmark: Member of the Bundesrat of Germany (2010–2010).
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Career landmark: member of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia (2010).
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2009· 1 entry
And he finally admitted his "mistake", and apologised
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2005· 1 entry
Entered state politics in North Rhine-Westphalia as a member of the state government
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2004· 1 entry
Career landmark: Member of the European Parliament (2004–2005).
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1999· 1 entry
Career landmark: Member of the European Parliament (1999–2004).
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1994· 2 entries
Career landmark: member of the German Bundestag (1994–1998).
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Was elected to the Bundestag and in 1999 he became a Member of the European Parliament
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1989· 1 entry
Career landmark: council member (1989–2004).
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1981· 1 entry
Studied at Pius gymnasium Aachen (1981).
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1961· 1 entry
Born 1961-02-18.
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