Günther Oettinger

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Günther Oettinger is a prominent German politician and member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). Born in 1953, he served as the Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg from 2005 to 2010 and later as European Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society from 2014 to 2019. Oettinger's political career has been marked by his focus on energy policy and digital transformation, and he is known for his pragmatic approach to governance. He has been influential in shaping EU regulations in these sectors. Oettinger is often recognized for his efforts to foster a digital single market in Europe and for advocating for sustainable energy solutions. In recent years, he has also commented on the political landscape in Germany, particularly regarding the leadership of Friedrich Merz.

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Günther Oettinger is another former Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg featured in the portraits.

Baden-Württemberg: Kretschmann im Interview über Migration, Rente und den Standort - Politik

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Germany· 2025-07-25

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Günther Oettinger emphasized the importance of European connectivity and infrastructure in addressing energy issues during the Energy Transition Summit.

Energy Transition Summit-Γκίντερ Ετιγκερ: «Η ευρωπαϊκή Πράσινη Συμφωνία είναι σημαντική, αλλά όχι και “η Βίβλος”»

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