Germany

Frederick Brütting is a German politician and the current Lord Mayor of Aalen, a position he has held since 2021. A member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), he previously served as the Mayor of Heubach from 2012 to 2021. Brütting studied law at the University of Tübingen and worked as a legal trainee and government official before focusing on his political career. Throughout his tenure, he has been active in regional politics, including service in the Ostalbkreis district council and the regional assembly of East Württemberg.

Chris Hegel is a German politician and member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg, representing the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party since 2026. Born in 2000 in Ostfildern, he grew up in Ellwangen and Aalen. Before entering state politics, he served as a police officer, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. In addition to his state-level mandate, Hegel has served as a member of the Aalen municipal council and the Ostalbkreis district council, where he became the chair of the AfD parliamentary group in 2025.

Winfried Mack is a German politician and member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg, representing the Aalen constituency since 2001. A member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), he has served as the Parliamentary Secretary of the CDU state parliamentary group since 2026 and acts as the federal economic policy spokesperson for the Union. Throughout his career, he has focused on economic, labor, and tourism policy, while also serving in various regional administrative and supervisory roles, including the Ostalb district council.

Roderich Kiesewetter is a German politician and former Bundeswehr general staff officer who has served as a member of the Bundestag since 2009. A member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), he specializes in foreign and defense policy, serving on the Committee on Foreign Affairs and acting as a spokesman for disarmament and civilian crisis prevention. Before entering parliament, he had a distinguished military career, culminating in his role as a colonel. Kiesewetter is known for his strong advocacy for European security, his critical stance toward Russian foreign policy, and his active involvement in international parliamentary cooperation, including the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly.

Manuel Tabor is a German politician and the current Lord Mayor of Achern, a position he has held since November 2023. A member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), he previously served as the mayor of Appenweier from 2011 to 2023. Tabor holds a degree in public administration from the Kehl University of Applied Sciences and has also served as a member of the Ortenau district council since 2014. Throughout his career, he has focused on local governance and regional development in the Southern Upper Rhine area.

Roland Tralmer is a German politician and lawyer who has served as the Lord Mayor of Albstadt since June 2023. A member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), he previously served as a member of the Albstadt municipal council and the Zollernalbkreis district council. Before his election as mayor, Tralmer practiced law for over two decades, specializing in labor, family, and administrative law. He has been active in local politics since the 1980s, including leadership roles within the Junge Union.

Maximilian Friedrich is a German politician currently serving as the Lord Mayor of Backnang, a position he has held since 2021. Born in 1987 in Backnang, he previously served as the Mayor of Berglen from 2012 to 2021, where he was notably the youngest mayor in Germany at the time of his initial election. A member of the Free Voters (Freie Wähler), Friedrich has also been active in the Rems-Murr district council. He holds a degree in public administration and has advocated for a pragmatic approach in local political cooperation.

Daniel Lindenschmid is a German politician and member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg, representing the Alternative for Germany (AfD). A trained IT specialist, he joined the AfD in 2013 and has served as a member of the Rems-Murr district council and the Stuttgart regional assembly. Since 2023, he has held the position of Parliamentary Secretary for the AfD parliamentary group in the state legislature. Lindenschmid is known for his controversial views on historical topics, including his public assertions regarding the political nature of the National Socialist era.

Ralf Nentwich is a German politician and member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg, representing the Alliance 90/The Greens. Born in 1982 in Backnang, he previously worked as a teacher and head of district media centers. Nentwich began his political career in local government before being elected to the state parliament in 2021. Within the Landtag, he serves as a spokesperson for digital education and nutrition, focusing on policy areas related to education, youth, sports, and rural development.

Ingeborg Gräßle is a German politician serving as a member of the Bundestag since 2021, representing the Backnang – Schwäbisch Gmünd district. Previously, she served as a Member of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2019, where she chaired the Committee on Budgetary Control and became known for her advocacy for transparency and accountability in EU institutions. Before her parliamentary career, she worked as an editor and held various roles in the Christian Democratic Union. Gräßle holds a PhD in political science and has been an active member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe since 2025.

Ricarda Lang is a German politician who has served as a member of the Bundestag since 2021, representing the Alliance 90/The Greens. She previously served as the federal co-leader of her party from 2022 to 2024. A representative of the party's left wing, Lang focuses on social justice, climate policy, and queer rights. She is noted for being the first openly bisexual member of the German parliament and has advocated for progressive policies including increased support for caregivers and the rights of climate refugees.

Volker Kieber is a German local politician currently serving as the Lord Mayor of Bad Krozingen. Before entering politics, he worked as a forestry engineer in Freiburg im Breisgau. He previously served as the mayor of Gottenheim from 2004 to 2014 before being elected to lead Bad Krozingen. Kieber has been a long-standing member of the regional council for the Southern Upper Rhine region and a member of the district council of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald. He joined the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in 2025.

Udo Glatthaar is a German politician and administrator who has served as the Lord Mayor of the city of Bad Mergentheim since 2011. A member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), he holds a degree in administrative sciences and previously worked in various roles within the private sector, including positions at Jenoptik AG and the German-Dutch Chamber of Commerce. Throughout his career, he has been involved in regional economic development and social initiatives, including fundraising for cultural institutions and support for resettler families.

Cornelia von Loga is a German politician and member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg. Born in Baden-Baden, she pursued a career in media and marketing, working for ARD radio stations and the Zeit-Verlag group before entering politics. Since 2023, she has served as a member of the state parliament, and in 2026, she was appointed State Secretary in the Ministry of the Interior, for Digitalization and Europe. Her political work has focused on regional issues, including opposition to local wind power expansion.

Joachim Kuhs is a German politician currently serving as a member of the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg, where he also acts as a deputy parliamentary group leader. Previously, he served as a Member of the European Parliament from 2019 to 2024, representing the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. A trained legal clerk, Kuhs has been active in the 'Christians in the AfD' association and has served on the Baden-Baden municipal council. He is known for his conservative political positions and his involvement in his local Anglican church community.