Rühle, Heide (1948–)

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Rühle, Heide (1948–)

German politician. Name variations: Heide Ruehle. Born Nov 5, 1948, in Heilbronn, Germany.

Served as chair of the Greens in Baden-Württemberg (1987–90), speaker of the Federal Executive (1990–91), and political affairs officer (1991–98); representing Group of the Greens/European Free Alliance, elected to 5th European Parliament (1999–2004).

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