About Horst Schnellhardt
Born 1946. Horst Schnellhardt is a German politician and veterinarian.
Horst Schnellhardt (born 12 May 1946) is a German politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament from 1994 until 2009, representing Saxony-Anhalt. He is a member of the conservative Christian Democratic Union, part of the European People's Party.
He is the author and the namesake of the "Schnellhardt compromise" aimed at the defusing of the "vodka war".
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Who is Horst Schnellhardt?
German politician
When was Horst Schnellhardt born?
Horst Schnellhardt was born on 12 May 1946 in Rüdigershagen.
What is Horst Schnellhardt's occupation?
Horst Schnellhardt is a politician and veterinarian.
What nationality is Horst Schnellhardt?
Horst Schnellhardt is German.
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· Wikipedia: Horst Schnellhardt
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