Franz Josef Strauss
GermanypoliticianMaleb. 19155.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Franz Josef Strauss was a prominent German politician and leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU) during the latter half of the 20th century. Known for his strong conservative views, Strauss was influential in shaping German politics and famously articulated the need to prevent any legitimate far-right parties from gaining a foothold in democratic Germany.
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Franz Josef Strauss is mentioned as a CSU chairman who nearly became Chancellor in a democratic country.
Harald Martenstein: «Ein AfD-Verbot wäre undemokratisch»
Switzerland· 2026-02-15
Franz Josef Strauss is quoted regarding the ability of Europeans to produce commercial aviation.
«Европе нужно сказать Дональду «хватит!». В европейском издании появилась программная статья
Belarus· 2026-01-26
Franz Josef Strauss witnessed German mass murders in Ukraine during 1941.
Wie Deutschland die Ukraine übersehen hatSwitzerland· 2026-01-12
Franz-Josef Strauss was the Bavarian politician who mediated between Mitterrand and Kohl.
Airbus A320 overtakes Boeing 737 for most deliveries in history
Canada· 2025-10-07
Franz Josef Strauss was the German Minister of Defense who found a way to provide Israel with weapons.
eine besondere Beziehung nach dem HolocaustSwitzerland· 2025-05-12
Franz Josef Strauss famously stated that no democratically legitimized parties should exist to the right of his own.
Gunnar Bolin: Tyska valet påminner mig om loppis i Bergslagen
Sweden· 2025-02-25
