Alexander Schweitzer recalls entering Rhineland-Palatinate parliament in 2006

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  Alexander Schweitzer says he unexpectedly entered the Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament in 2006.

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  He says he pursued his goals in parliamentary committees and plenary sessions, including opposing right-wing extremism.

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  Schweitzer says he remained passionate through later roles, from party secretary-general to labour minister.

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  He says his experience taught him to persist, seize unexpected opportunities and value solidarity.

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  He says passion is needed to achieve goals and that politics is more than a profession.

Who

Alexander Schweitzer, who recalls his political experience.

What

He says he unexpectedly entered the Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament and pursued his goals there.

When

2006.

Where

The Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament.

Why

He says he felt he had to take action and wanted to pursue goals including opposition to right-wing extremism.

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