Awet Tesfaiesus
Profile
Awet Tesfaiesus is a German politician and lawyer who has served as a member of the Bundestag since 2021, representing the state of Hesse. As the first Black woman elected to the German federal parliament, she focuses on anti-discrimination legislation, naturalization reform, and digital policy. Before entering national politics, she worked as a lawyer specializing in asylum and refugee law and served as a city councillor in Kassel. Her political career is driven by a commitment to combating racism and increasing representation for marginalized communities within German society.
Details
- Born
- 1974-10-05 · 51 years old
- Birth place
- Asmara, Eritrea
- Education
- Heidelberg University
- Career
- Lawyer specializing in asylum and refugee law, City Councillor in Kassel
