GermanyLandtag & local councilsSocial Democratic Party of GermanySaxony · Leipzig Land 2Member of the Landtag of Saxony
Petra Köpping
Profile
Petra Köpping is a German politician serving as the State Minister for Social Affairs, Health, and Social Cohesion in Saxony and as Deputy Minister-President. A member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), she has held various local and regional offices, including serving as the mayor of Großpösna and as a district administrator. Since 2025, she has also served as a deputy chair of the federal SPD. Köpping is known for her focus on social justice, integration, and addressing the specific socio-economic challenges of East Germany, a theme she explored in her 2018 book 'Integriert doch erst mal uns!'.
Details
- Born
- 1958-06-12 · 68 years old
- Birth place
- Nordhausen, Germany
- Education
- German Academy for State and Legal Science
- Career
- Mayor of Großpösna, District Administrator of Leipziger Land, Consultant at Sächsische Aufbaubank
