Katrin Göring-Eckardt

Katrin Göring-Eckardt is a prominent German politician and a long-serving member of the Bundestag, representing the Alliance 90/The Greens party since 1998. Associated with the party's 'Realo' or realist wing, she has held significant leadership roles, including serving as co-chair of the Green parliamentary group from 2013 to 2025 and as Vice President of the Bundestag. Beyond her parliamentary work, she has been deeply involved in the Evangelical Church in Germany, having served as the president of its synod. Her political career is characterized by a focus on sustainability, social justice, and a pragmatic approach to coalition building, often bridging ideological divides within the German political landscape.