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Carsten Schatz
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Carsten Schatz

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Carsten Schatz is a German politician serving as a member of the Abgeordnetenhaus of Berlin. Born in Altenburg, he has been a prominent figure in Berlin politics, previously serving as the state manager for the PDS and later Die Linke. Schatz gained national attention as the first openly HIV-positive parliamentarian in Germany and has been a vocal advocate for anti-discrimination and public health initiatives. After leaving Die Linke in 2024, he currently serves as an independent member of the Berlin state parliament.

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Born
1970-01-10 · 56 years old
Birth place
Altenburg, Germany
Education
FernUniversität in Hagen
Career
Officer candidate, bank employee at Deutsche Kreditbank and Deutsche Bank, political consultant, and constituency office manager.

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