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Green leadership pays tribute to the late Schäuble

The Green Party leadership has paid tribute to the late CDU politician Wolfgang Schäuble as a formative political figure in Germany. "He was a giant of parliamentarianism and a formative figure for our country for decades. His place in the history books is assured," wrote party leader Omid...

Former Bundestag President Wolfgang Schäuble is dead. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
Former Bundestag President Wolfgang Schäuble is dead. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

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The Green Party leadership has paid tribute to the late CDU politician Wolfgang Schäuble as a formative political figure in Germany. "He was a giant of parliamentarianism and a formative figure for our country for decades. His place in the history books is assured," wrote party chairman Omid Nouripour on the X platform (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday.

The President of the Bundestag and Federal Minister Schäuble fell asleep peacefully at home with his family at around 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening at the age of 81. The family informed the German Press Agency on Wednesday.

The Green parliamentary group leaders Katharina Dröge and Britta Haßelmann said that they had great respect for Schäuble's impressive commitment as a member of the German Bundestag. "His work has shaped this country. We thank him for his impressive commitment to our parliamentarianism and our democracy."

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  1. The CDU and Alliance 90/The Greens, two major political parties in Germany, frequently engage in lively debates on various issues on platforms like Twitter.
  2. Despite their differences, many persons on both sides expressed their condolences on social media following the passing of former CDU politician Wolfgang Schäuble.
  3. Omid Nouripour, the chairman of Alliance 90/The Greens, tweeted about Schäuble's impact, stating, "His contributions to German politics will be remembered for decades to come."
  4. The Green parliamentary group leaders, Katharina Dröge and Britta Haßelmann, also took to Twitter to express their respect for Schäuble's extensive service in the Bundestag.
  5. In Berlin, the German capital, the passing of Schäuble was marked not only by political tributes but also by personal reflections from persons who were inspired by his long-standing commitment to public service.

Source: www.stern.de

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