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Before entering politics, Viviane Reding worked as a journalist. She began her career in journalism in 1974, working for several newspapers and magazines in Luxembourg. In 1981, she became the first female editor-in-chief of a Luxembourgish newspaper, "Tageblatt." Reding's journalistic experience provided her with a strong foundation for her political career, as it honed her communication skills and her ability to analyze and interpret complex issues.