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Ralph Brinkhaus
GermanyBundestagChristian Democratic UnionNorth Rhine-Westphalia · Gütersloh IMember of the Bundestag

Ralph Brinkhaus

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Ralph Brinkhaus is a German politician and economist who has served as a member of the Bundestag for the constituency of Gütersloh I since 2009. A member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), he previously led the CDU/CSU parliamentary group from 2018 to 2022, including a period as opposition leader. Brinkhaus is recognized for his conservative, fact-based approach to policy, with a focus on state modernization, fiscal responsibility, and digital reform. Since May 2025, he has chaired the CDU/CSU Working Group on Digitalisation and State Modernisation.

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Born
1968-06-15 · 58 years old
Birth place
Wiedenbrück, Germany
Education
University of Hohenheim
Career
Economist, certified tax advisor, employee at Deloitte, Babcock Borsig, and Medion

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