Paul Helminger
Appearance
Paul Helminger | |
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Chamber of Deputies | |
In office 1994–2012 | |
In office 1984–1989 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg | 28 October 1940
Died | 16 April 2021 | (aged 80)
Nationality | Luxembourgish |
Political party | Democratic Party (DP) |
Paul Helminger (28 October 1940 – 16 April 2021Chamber of Deputies for the Democratic Party (from 1994 to 2012, and previously from 1984 until 1989).
Biography
Born in
Institut d'Études Politiques and attained a degree in international relations in 1963. In 1964, he finished his doctorate in jurisprudence, before moving to the United States to finish his studies in political science at Stanford University
.
Helminger started to work in diplomacy for the state of Luxembourg in 1966 and represented the country in
Prime Minister Gaston Thorn
made him his Chief of Cabinet.
In the
Werner-Thorn Ministry, he was from 1979 to 1984 Secretary of State for external relations, development aid
and economy.
He was
deputy
from 1984 to 1989, and again from 1994 to 2012.
Since 1987, Helminger was also member of the
Luxembourg City. He became alderman in 1991 and mayor in 1999. On 21 November 2011, he presided over the city council for the last time, retiring in favour of Xavier Bettel. Helminger received a standing ovation for his excellent work as mayor of the city.[2]
In 2012, Helminger was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Luxair, the Luxembourgish national flag carrier, a post he held until 2019 when he was succeeded by Giovanni Giallombardo.[3]
He died on 17 April 2021 at the age of 80.
Private life
Paul Helminger was married and had seven children. He was president of the Luxembourg Tennis Federation from 1994 to 2003.
External links
- Biography on dp.lu for the 2009 election campaign (German)
- Curriculum Vitae on the homepage of Luxembourg city (French)
References
- ^ Annonce am Luxemburger Wort vum 21. Abrëll 2021, S. 44
- ^ "Luxembourg: Helminger fait ses adieux" Archived 2012-04-06 at the Wayback Machine, Le Quotidien, 22 November 2011. (in French) Retrieved 22 November 2011.
- ^ "Paul Helminger président de Luxair". 13 April 2012.