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Erwin Teufel
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Teufel in 2011.
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| Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg | |
| In office 22 January 1991 – 21 April 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Lothar Späth |
| Succeeded by | Günther Oettinger |
| Chairman of the CDU Baden-Württemberg | |
| In office 1991 – 29 April 2005 |
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| Preceded by | Lothar Späth |
| Succeeded by | Günther Oettinger |
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| Born | 4 September 1939 Zimmern ob Rottweil, Nazi Germany |
| Political party | Christian Democratic Union |
| Spouse |
Edeltraud Schuchter
(m. 1962; died 2020) |
| Children | 4 |
Erwin Teufel is a German politician. He was born on September 4, 1939, in a town called Zimmern ob Rottweil. He is a member of the CDU political party.
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A Career in Politics
Erwin Teufel had a long and important career in German politics. He was a leader in the state of Baden-Württemberg for many years.
Early Political Roles
From 1978 to 1991, Mr. Teufel led the CDU group in the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg. The Landtag is like the state parliament for Baden-Württemberg.
Leading Baden-Württemberg
Mr. Teufel became the Minister President of Baden-Württemberg in 1991. This job is similar to being a governor or premier of a state. He also led the CDU party in the state. He held these important roles until 2005.
While he was Minister President, he also served as the President of the Bundesrat in 1996 and 1997. The Bundesrat is a council where representatives from all of Germany's states work together.
Important Projects and Decisions
During his time in office, Erwin Teufel worked on many projects. He helped create agreements with Russia to improve business and technology. These agreements included training programs for people in Russia.
He also helped bring together two energy companies to form EnBW in 1997. This made the energy supply stronger in the region. In 1998, he oversaw the creation of Südwestrundfunk (SWR). This is a large public broadcasting company that provides news and entertainment.
European Involvement
Mr. Teufel also played a role in European politics. From 1994, he represented Baden-Württemberg on the European Committee of the Regions. This committee helps local and regional leaders have a say in European laws. Between 2002 and 2003, he also represented Germany's states in a special group called the Convention on the Future of Europe. This group discussed how Europe should work in the future.
Stepping Down
In October 2004, Mr. Teufel announced he would leave his positions as Minister President and CDU party leader. He officially stepped down on April 19, 2005. Günther Oettinger was chosen to take over his roles.
Life After Politics
After leaving his political offices, Erwin Teufel continued to be involved in various organizations.
Advisory Roles
He served on the advisory board for Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW), which is a large bank. He was also a member of the Board of Supervisory Directors for KfW from 2002 to 2007. KfW is a German development bank.
Non-Profit Work
Mr. Teufel has been involved with many non-profit groups. He is an honorary member of the board of trustees for Christliches Jugenddorfwerk Deutschlands (CJD), an organization that helps young people. He has also been a member of the board of trustees for the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), which promotes political education. He is also part of the Honorary Senate for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, where Nobel Prize winners meet with young scientists.
He was the president of the Jerusalem Foundation Germany from 1993 to 2006. This foundation supports projects in Jerusalem. From 2008 to 2012, he was a member of the German Ethics Council. This council advises the German government on ethical questions.
Personal Life
Erwin Teufel is married to Edeltraud. They have four children.
See also
In Spanish: Erwin Teufel para niños
