Ingrid Pahlmann
German politician
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Ingrid Pahlmann (born 1 December 1957) is a German politician of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) who has served as a member of the Bundestag from the state of Lower Saxony from 2013 to 2017, from 2019 to 2021 and again since 2024.[1]
Ingrid Pahlmann | |
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Ingrid Pahlmann in 2014 | |
| Member of the Bundestag for Lower Saxony | |
| Assumed office 1 August 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Ursula von der Leyen |
| Constituency | CDU List |
| In office 22 October 2013 – 24 October 2017 | |
| Constituency | CDU List |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 December 1957 |
| Party | CDU |
Political career
Pahlmann became a member of the Bundestag again in 2019, representing the Gifhorn – Peine district.[2] She is a member of the Committee for Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth.[3]
Early life and education
Pahlmann completed her secondary education with a vocational diploma and then pursued training as a rural housekeeper. Following this, she attended the Rural Household Management School in Celle and Hildesheim for two years, successfully graduating as a state-certified rural household management supervisor. Professionally, she worked as a trainer in rural household management, applying her expertise within her own agricultural business.[4] In 2024, Pahlmann announced that she isn't seeking re-election for Bundestag.[5]
Political positions
In June 2017, Pahlmann voted against her parliamentary group’s majority and in favor of Germany's introduction of same-sex marriage.[6]
