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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 who was born on September 4, 1939, in Zimmern ob Rottweil. He is a member of the CDU political party. Teufel served as a very important leader in the German state of Baden-Württemberg for many years.
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Early Political Roles
Erwin Teufel began his political journey in the state parliament of Baden-Württemberg. From 1978 to 1991, he was the leader of the CDU political group there. This role meant he helped guide his party's actions and decisions in the parliament.
Leading Baden-Württemberg
From 1991 to 2005, Erwin Teufel held two major positions. He was the Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg. This is like being the governor or premier of a state. He was also the chairman of the CDU state party group. This meant he led his party within the state.
Important National Role
During his time as Minister-President, Teufel also served as the President of the Bundesrat in 1996 and 1997. The Bundesrat is a council where representatives from all German states work together. Its president is a very important national figure.
Key Projects and Partnerships
While in office, Teufel worked on many important projects. He made agreements with President Boris Yeltsin of Russia. These agreements focused on working together in business and technology. They even set up a special group to train people in business and science.
Teufel also helped create two big organizations in Baden-Württemberg. In 1997, he oversaw the joining of two energy companies to form EnBW. In 1998, he helped create Südwestrundfunk (SWR). This is a large public broadcasting company for radio and TV.
European Involvement
Erwin Teufel also played a role in European politics. From 1994, he represented Baden-Württemberg on the European Committee of the Regions (CoR). This committee lets local and regional leaders share their ideas in the European Union. Between 2002 and 2003, he also represented Germany's states in the Convention on the Future of Europe. This group discussed how the European Union should work in the future.
Stepping Down from Leadership
In October 2004, Teufel announced he would leave his roles as Minister-President and CDU chairman. He officially stepped down on April 19, 2005. Günther Oettinger was chosen to take over his positions.
Life After Politics
After leaving his main political roles, Erwin Teufel continued to be involved in various organizations.
Advisory Roles
He served on the advisory board of Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW), which is a large bank. He was also a member of the Board of Supervisory Directors for KfW, a German development bank, from 2002 to 2007.
Non-Profit Work
Teufel has been involved with many non-profit groups. These include organizations focused on youth work, religious activities, and cultural foundations. For example, he is an honorary member of the board of trustees for Christliches Jugenddorfwerk Deutschlands (CJD), which helps young people. He also served on the German Ethics Council from 2008 to 2012.
Personal Life
Erwin Teufel is married to Edeltraud. They have four children together. He is also an honorary member of a Catholic student fraternity called A.V. Cheruskia Tübingen.
See also
In Spanish: Erwin Teufel para niños
