Klaus Hänsch

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Klaus Hänsch (born 15 December 1938 in Szprotawa) is a German politician. He was a Member of the European Parliament representing the SPD from 17 July 1979 until 13 July 2009, and sat with the Party of European Socialists group. He was vice-chairman of the PES group since 1989, except during his service as President of the European Parliament from 1994 to 1997.

Klaus Hänsch
Official portrait, 2004
President of the European Parliament
In office
19 July 1994 – 14 January 1997
Preceded byEgon Klepsch
Succeeded byJosé María Gil-Robles
Personal details
Born (1938-12-15) 15 December 1938 (age 85)
Sprottau, Germany (modern Szprotawa, Poland)
Political partySPD, PES
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