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Oliver Schenk

b. 1968

German politician (born 1968)

Political economistPolitical appointeePolitician
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About Oliver Schenk

Born 1968. Oliver Schenk is a German political economist, political appointee, politician, speechwriter and beamter.

Oliver Georg Ferdinand Schenk (born 14 August 1968) is a German politician of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) who was elected member of the European Parliament in 2024.

Career in public administration From 2014 to 2017, Schenk served as director-general for health policy at the Federal Ministry of Health.

Schenk served as head of the State Chancellery of Saxony in the government of Minister-President Michael Kretschmer from 2017 to 2024.

Political career In parliament, Schenk has since been serving on the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety and its Subcommittee on Public Health. In addition to his committee assignments, he is part of the parliament’s delegations to the Euronest Parliamentary Assembly and for relations with China.

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Important facts

Born
14 August 1968, Dachau
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Political economist, political appointee, politician, speechwriter, beamter
Nationality
Germany
Positions held
Minister, Member of the Bundesrat of Germany, Member of the European Parliament

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Oliver Schenk?

German politician (born 1968)

When was Oliver Schenk born?

Oliver Schenk was born on 14 August 1968 in Dachau.

What is Oliver Schenk's occupation?

Oliver Schenk is a political economist, political appointee, politician, speechwriter and beamter.

What nationality is Oliver Schenk?

Oliver Schenk is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Oliver Schenk

· Wikidata: Q46717062

· DBpedia: Oliver Schenk

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