Matthias Wissmann
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Matthias Wissmann (born 15 April 1949) is a German lawyer and politician of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). He served as the president of the German Automobile Industry Association (VdA) from 2007 until 2018.
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Quick Facts Minister of Transport, Chancellor ...
Matthias Wissmann | |
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Minister of Transport | |
In office 13 May 1993 – 26 October 1998 | |
Chancellor | Helmut Kohl |
Preceded by | Günther Krause |
Succeeded by | Franz Müntefering |
Minister of Scientific Research | |
In office 21 January 1993 – 13 May 1993 | |
Chancellor | Helmut Kohl |
Preceded by | Heinz Riesenhuber |
Succeeded by | Paul Krüger |
Member of the Bundestag for Ludwigsburg | |
In office 14 December 1976 – 31 May 2007 | |
Preceded by | Gunter Huonker |
Succeeded by | Steffen Bilger (2009) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1949-04-15) 15 April 1949 (age 75) Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany (now Germany) |
Citizenship | German |
Political party | CDU |
Alma mater | |
Occupation | Lawyer |
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Since 1999 Wissmann has been a partner with the law firm WilmerHale.[1]