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|office      = [[List of chancellors of Werania|31st]] [[Chancellor of Werania]]
|office      = [[List of premiers of Werania|32nd]] [[Premier of Werania]]
|monarch    = [[Otto X of Werania|Otto X]]
|monarch    = [[Otto X of Werania|Otto X]]
|term_start  = 5 July 1963
|term_start  = 5 May 1963
|term_end    = 25 May 1966
|term_end    = 22 April 1969
|predecessor = [[Adolf Stahl]]
|predecessor = [[August von Münstermann]]
|successor  = [[August von Münstermann]]
|successor   = [[Sigmar Welskopf-Henrich]]
|term_start2 = 12 April 1981
|office2    = President of the House of Deputies
|term_end2 = 8 June 1983
|term_start2 = 17 May 1971
|predecessor2 = [[Albrecht Spaemann]]
|term_end2  = 14 June 1976
|successor2   = [[Ludolf Ostermann]]
|predecessor2= Eugen Rösler
|office3 = Vice-Chancellor of Werania
|successor2  = Ludwig Busemann
|chancellor3 = [[Johannes Zollitsch]]<br>[[Albrecht Spaemann]]
|term_start3 = 17 May 1975
|term_end3 = 12 April 1980
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|birth_place = Burge, [[Cislania]], [[Werania]]
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|party      = [[Catholic Social Party (Werania)|KSP]], [[National Consolidation Party|NKP]]
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'''Rudolf Ritter von Wiefelspütz''' (20 May 1914 - 14 June 2001) was a [[Werania|Weranian]] politician who served as [[Chancellor of Werania|Chancellor]] on two occasions; first from July 1963 to April 1965 and a second stint from April 1980 to June 1983. Wiefelspütz has the longest continuous ministerial service in Weranian history serving in various ministerial capacities in centre-right governments from 1955 to 1983.  
'''Rudolf Ritter von Wiefelspütz''' (20 May 1914 - 14 June 1977) was a [[Werania|Weranian]] politician who served as [[Premier of Werania|Premier]] from May 1963 to April 1969. He served in various roles in centre-right governments from 1955 to 1963 and as President of the House of Deputies from 1971 to his retirement in 1976.


Born in the city of [[Burge]] in 1914, Wiefelspütz attended the University of Westbrücken during the [[Great War (Kylaris)|Great War]]. He joined the [[Catholic Social Party (Werania)|Catholic Social Party]] (KSP) and was elected to the Volkstag in 1942 at the age of 28. Wiefelspütz would be promoted to the cabinet by [[Konstantin Vogel]] in 1955 when he became Minister of Social Services from 1955 to 1960 and Minister of the Economy from 1960 to 1963. Considered to be the leader of the moderate {{wp|Christian democracy|Sotirian democratic}} faction that supported a {{wp|social market economy}} and a pro-[[Euclean Community|Euclean]] foreign policy within the [[National Consolidation Party]] (NKP) in 1963 Wiefelspütz became Werania's 31st Chancellor after his predecessor [[Adolf Stahl]] resigned. Wiefelspütz's government however came under attack due to patronage scandals surrounding the NKP and a decline in the economy leading to him to find it difficult to pass the 19665 budget through the Volkstag. As a result Wiefelspütz did not run for a second term as NKP leader being replaced by [[August von Münstermann]]. Von Münstermann, a fellow {{wp|liberal conservatism|liberal conservative}}, kept Wiefelspütz in cabinet moving him to the portfolio of Minister of Finance.  
Born in the city of [[Burge]] in 1914, Wiefelspütz attended the University of Westbrücken during the [[Great War (Kylaris)|Great War]]. He joined the [[Catholic Social Party (Werania)|Catholic Social Party]] (KSP) and was elected to the House of Deputies in 1942 at the age of 28. Wiefelspütz would be promoted to the cabinet by [[Konstantin Vogel]] in 1955 when he became Minister of Social Services from 1955 to 1960 and Minister of the Economy from 1960 to 1963. Considered to be the leader of the moderate {{wp|Christian democracy|Sotirian democratic}} faction that supported a {{wp|social market economy}} and a pro-[[Euclean Community|Euclean]] foreign policy within the [[National Consolidation Party]] (NKP) in 1963 Wiefelspütz became Werania's 32nd premier after his predecessor [[August von Münstermann]] resigned.


Wiefelspütz would retain the Finance Ministry under Von Münstermann's (1966-1969) and [[Sigmar Welskopf-Henrich]]'s (1969-1972) governments. Under his tenure he largely supported fiscal discipline and the continued growth of the {{wp|Combine (enterprise)|großkombinats}}. In the first cabinet of [[Johannes Zollitsch]] Wiefelspütz became Foreign Affairs; in 1975 he acquired the additional portfolio of Vice-Chancellor, keeping both posts under Zollitsch's successor [[Albrecht Spaemann]] in 1979. He remained the most influential factional leader in the NKP with some stating he had "handpicked" Spaemann to the Chancellorship.  
Wiefelspütz was premier during the height of the so-called ''wirtschaftswunder'' (miracle economy), a period of sustained economic growth. His government implemented new social programmes and a modernisation of infrastructure and industrial production as incomes rapidly increased. Due to this Wiefelspütz emerged as one of Werania's most popular premiers leading the NKP to victory in both the 1963 and 1967 elections. During his term Wiefelspütz became integral for the development of the NKP towards a {{wp|dominant party state}} setting up a formidable patronage system bringing together big business, Catholic lay organisations and the federal bureaucracy. As a result his government became associated with popular infrastructure projects often considered to be corrupt.  


In 1980 the {{wp|economic bubble}} that had sustained the großkombinats collapsed resulting in the Weranian economy to enter a severe recession. Spaemann did not run for another term as NKP which as a result led to Wiefelspütz to become Chancellor once again. In his second Chancellorship Wiefelspütz focused on reviving the economy mainly through the use of cutting government spending. In 1981 he was forced to take a loan from the [[Global Institute for Fiscal Affairs]] a decision that was hotly contested and led to a decline in the government's popularity. As a result at the 1983 federal election the NKP lost power for the first time since its creation in 1957 to a coalition between the [[Social Democratic Radical Party of Werania]] and [[Weranic Section of the Workers' International]], ending Wiefelspütz's time in the chancellery and his ministerial career.
In foreign policy Wiefelspütz spearheaded a shift towards ''{{wp|realpolitik}}'' supporting {{wp|economic diplomacy}} over the use of armed interventionism. Under Wiefelspütz Werania increased support for several right-wing dictatorships abroad alongside an expansion of commercial interests. Wiefelspütz is often considered to have been a key supporter in [[Euclea]] for [[Zorasani Unification]] as a bulwark against socialism in the region.  


Wiefelspütz remained NKP leader following the election. In 1984 {{wp|new right}} deputies who opposed the corporatist policies promoted by Wiefelspütz attempted to remove him as leader - as a result Wiefelspütz resigned from the leadership allowing his protégé [[Maximilian Frommel]] to succeed him causing the new right to form the [[Democratic Alternative (Werania)|Democratic Alternative]]. Wiefelspütz would remain an influential factional leader in the NKP until 1991 when NKP leader [[Edmund Blaurock]] instituted an age limit of 75 on NKP Volkstag candidates, effectively forcing Wiefelspütz into retirement at the 1991 election. After leaving the Volkstag Wiefelspütz would continue to advise Euclean centre-right politicians as well as work for various foundations and think tanks promoting Euclean integration. He died in 2001 after suffering from respiratory problems.  
Wiefelspütz's government however came under attack due to patronage scandals surrounding the NKP and a decline in the economy leading to him to find it difficult to pass the 1969 budget through the House of Deputies. As a result Wiefelspütz did not run for a third term as NKP leader being replaced by the more conservative [[Sigmar Welskopf-Henrich]].  


Wiefelspütz has been recognised as one of Werania's most influential politicians in the mid-20th century and a key figure in the 28-year long rule of the NKP from 1955 to 1983. He is credited as a noted contributor to the social market economy and one of Werania's foremost advocates of Euclean integration. He is the third and last Chancellor to serve non-consecutive terms.
Following the 1971 election Wiefelspütz became the president of the House of Deputies. He remained a prominent powerbroker within the NKP, sponsoring the career of future premier [[Renatas Vinkauskas]]. Wiefelspütz would continue to advise Euclean centre-right politicians as well as work for various foundations and think tanks promoting Euclean integration. He retired at the 1976 election due to poor health and died a year later after suffering from respiratory problems.
 
Wiefelspütz has been recognised as one of Werania's most influential politicians in the mid-20th century and a key figure in the 29-year long rule of the NKP from 1955 to 1984. He is credited as a noted contributor to the social market economy and one of Werania's foremost advocates of Euclean integration.  
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Latest revision as of 20:32, 16 April 2023

Rudolf Ritter von Wiefelspütz
Officia.png
Official portrait of Rudolf Wiefelspütz
32nd Premier of Werania
In office
5 May 1963 – 22 April 1969
MonarchOtto X
Preceded byAugust von Münstermann
Succeeded bySigmar Welskopf-Henrich
President of the House of Deputies
In office
17 May 1971 – 14 June 1976
Preceded byEugen Rösler
Succeeded byLudwig Busemann
Personal details
Born(1914-05-20)20 May 1914
Burge, Cislania, Werania
Died14 June 1977(1977-06-14) (aged 63)
Burge, Cislania, Werania
Political partyKSP, NKP
SpouseRenate Kassebaum
Children2
Alma materUniversity of Westbrücken
Military career
Allegiance Werania
Service/branchArmy
Years of service1933-1935
RankGefreiter
Battles/warsGreat War
Other offices held
  • 1942-1976: Member of the House of Deputies
  • 1955-1960: Minister of Social Services
  • 1960-1963: Minister of the Economy

Rudolf Ritter von Wiefelspütz (20 May 1914 - 14 June 1977) was a Weranian politician who served as Premier from May 1963 to April 1969. He served in various roles in centre-right governments from 1955 to 1963 and as President of the House of Deputies from 1971 to his retirement in 1976.

Born in the city of Burge in 1914, Wiefelspütz attended the University of Westbrücken during the Great War. He joined the Catholic Social Party (KSP) and was elected to the House of Deputies in 1942 at the age of 28. Wiefelspütz would be promoted to the cabinet by Konstantin Vogel in 1955 when he became Minister of Social Services from 1955 to 1960 and Minister of the Economy from 1960 to 1963. Considered to be the leader of the moderate Sotirian democratic faction that supported a social market economy and a pro-Euclean foreign policy within the National Consolidation Party (NKP) in 1963 Wiefelspütz became Werania's 32nd premier after his predecessor August von Münstermann resigned.

Wiefelspütz was premier during the height of the so-called wirtschaftswunder (miracle economy), a period of sustained economic growth. His government implemented new social programmes and a modernisation of infrastructure and industrial production as incomes rapidly increased. Due to this Wiefelspütz emerged as one of Werania's most popular premiers leading the NKP to victory in both the 1963 and 1967 elections. During his term Wiefelspütz became integral for the development of the NKP towards a dominant party state setting up a formidable patronage system bringing together big business, Catholic lay organisations and the federal bureaucracy. As a result his government became associated with popular infrastructure projects often considered to be corrupt.

In foreign policy Wiefelspütz spearheaded a shift towards realpolitik supporting economic diplomacy over the use of armed interventionism. Under Wiefelspütz Werania increased support for several right-wing dictatorships abroad alongside an expansion of commercial interests. Wiefelspütz is often considered to have been a key supporter in Euclea for Zorasani Unification as a bulwark against socialism in the region.

Wiefelspütz's government however came under attack due to patronage scandals surrounding the NKP and a decline in the economy leading to him to find it difficult to pass the 1969 budget through the House of Deputies. As a result Wiefelspütz did not run for a third term as NKP leader being replaced by the more conservative Sigmar Welskopf-Henrich.

Following the 1971 election Wiefelspütz became the president of the House of Deputies. He remained a prominent powerbroker within the NKP, sponsoring the career of future premier Renatas Vinkauskas. Wiefelspütz would continue to advise Euclean centre-right politicians as well as work for various foundations and think tanks promoting Euclean integration. He retired at the 1976 election due to poor health and died a year later after suffering from respiratory problems.

Wiefelspütz has been recognised as one of Werania's most influential politicians in the mid-20th century and a key figure in the 29-year long rule of the NKP from 1955 to 1984. He is credited as a noted contributor to the social market economy and one of Werania's foremost advocates of Euclean integration.

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