Vasco Becker-Weinberg | |
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Member of the European Parliament for Portugal | |
In office 26 March 2024 –15 July 2024 | |
Preceded by | Nuno Melo |
Personal details | |
Born | Vasco Emanuel Vinagre Becker-Weinberg 21 September 1979 Lisbon,Portugal |
Political party | CDS –People's Party |
Alma mater | University of Lisbon University of Hamburg |
Occupation | Lawyer •Politician |
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