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Cansu Özdemir
GermanyBundestagThe LeftHamburg · GermanyMember of the Bundestag

Cansu Özdemir

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Cansu Özdemir is a German politician and a member of the Bundestag, elected in 2025. Born in Hamburg to Kurdish parents, she has been a prominent figure in The Left party, serving in the Hamburg Parliament since 2011 and leading the party in the 2020 state election. Throughout her career, she has been a vocal advocate for the legalization of the Kurdistan Workers' Party and a sharp critic of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and German foreign policy regarding Turkey. She holds a background in cultural anthropology and politics from the University of Hamburg.

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Born
1988-09-08 · 37 years old
Birth place
Hamburg, Germany
Education
Kieler Straße Business School, University of Hamburg
Career
Member of the Hamburg Parliament

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