Richard Arnold
Profile
Richard Arnold is a German politician and the Lord Mayor of Schwäbisch Gmünd, a position he has held since 2009. A member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), he previously served as the head of the Baden-Württemberg state representation to the European Union in Brussels. Arnold is widely recognized for his proactive approach to local governance, including the successful implementation of the 'Gmünder Weg' in asylum policy, which focuses on the rapid integration of refugees into the local community. Throughout his tenure, he has overseen significant urban development projects and city anniversaries, earning him various honors including the Order of Merit of the State of Baden-Württemberg.
Details
- Born
- 1959-01-11 · 67 years old
- Birth place
- Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
- Education
- Scheffold-Gymnasium Schwäbisch Gmünd, University of Konstanz, University of Frankfurt am Main, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), College of Europe in Bruges
- Career
- Project Manager at the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), Deputy Head of Department at the Ministry of Food and Rural Affairs of Baden-Württemberg, Head of the Baden-Württemberg state representation to the European Union
