Elisabeth Schroedter (born 11 March 1959 in

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) is a German politician who served as a

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in the

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from 1994 to 2014.

Political career

In parliament, Schroedter served as vice-chairwoman of the

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. She was also a member of the

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(1994–2007) and the Committee on Foreign Affairs (1999–2004).Elisabeth Schroedter

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Personal life

Schroedter is married and has three sons.

References

1959 births Living people Alliance 90/The Greens MEPs MEPs for Germany 1999–2004 MEPs for Germany 2004–2009 MEPs for Germany 2009–2014 20th-century women MEPs for Germany 21st-century women MEPs for Germany Recipients of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany {{Germany-Greens-politician-stub