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Hans-Jochen Vogel (born 3 February 1926) German politician. Vogel was Mayor of Munich from 1960-72
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Date: 27th March 2014
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Hans-Jochen Vogel (born 3 February 1926) German politician. Vogel was Mayor of Munich from 1960-72
Hans-Jochen Vogel (born 3 February 1926) German politician. Vogel was Mayor of Munich from 1960-72. After the general election in 1972 he became Federal Minister for Regional Planning, Construction and Urban Development. He served as Federal Minister of Justice from 1974-81. In January 1981 he was elected Mayor of West Berlin but lost the election in June to Richard von Weizsacker. From June 1981 to 1983 he chaired the SPDs parliamentary group in the state parliament of Berlin. In 1983 he was his partys candidate against Chancellor Helmut Kohl. He lost the election and succeeded Herbert Wehner as the chairman of the SPDs parliamentary group and in 1987 he succeeded Willy Brandt as the party chairman
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1926 1972 1981 Berlin Born Candidate Chairman Chancellor Construction Development Elected Election February Federal General German German History Group Herbert January June Justice Lost Mayor Minister Munich Parliament Parliamentary Party Planning Politician Regional Richard Served State Succeeded Urban West Willy 1983 1987 Brandt Chaired Helmut Kohl Vogel
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the essence of Hans-Jochen Vogel, a prominent German politician whose career spanned several decades. Born on 3 February 1926, Vogel's political journey began as Mayor of Munich from 1960 to 1972, where he left an indelible mark on the city's development and urban planning. After the general election in 1972, he assumed the role of Federal Minister for Regional Planning, Construction, and Urban Development. Vogel's commitment to public service led him to serve as Federal Minister of Justice from 1974 to 1981. In January 1981, he was elected Mayor of West Berlin but faced defeat in June against Richard von Weizsacker. Nevertheless, his determination remained unwavering as he chaired the SPD's parliamentary group in the state parliament of Berlin from June 1981 to 1983. In a bid for Chancellorship against Helmut Kohl in 1983, Vogel unfortunately experienced electoral loss but went on to succeed Herbert Wehner as chairman of the SPD's parliamentary group. Finally, in 1987, he took over Willy Brandt's position as party chairman. Hans-Jochen Vogel played a significant role in shaping German history through his leadership and dedication within various governmental positions. This print serves as a reminder of his influential contributions that continue to resonate today.
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