GermanyLandtag & local councilsSahra Wagenknecht AllianceThuringiaMember of the Landtag of Thuringia
Frank Augsten
Profile
Frank Augsten is a German politician and agricultural scientist currently serving as a member of the Landtag of Thuringia. Previously a prominent member of Alliance 90/The Greens, he served in the state parliament from 2009 to 2014 and held leadership roles within the party. In 2024, he joined the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), citing concerns over rural development and foreign policy. Beyond his political career, Augsten has an extensive background in agricultural research, having worked for the Thuringian state administration and as a lecturer at the University of Kassel.
Details
- Born
- 1958-08-17 · 67 years old
- Birth place
- Apolda, Germany
- Education
- Humboldt University of Berlin
- Career
- Agricultural scientist, lecturer at the University of Kassel, department head at the Thuringian State Office for Agriculture and Rural Areas
