GermanyLandtag & local councilsAlliance 90/The GreensSchleswig-Holstein · Nordfriesland-SüdMember of the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein
Silke Backsen
Profile
Silke Backsen is a German politician and member of the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein, representing the Alliance 90/The Greens party since 2022. A biologist by training, she previously worked as a freelance conservationist and project manager for the municipality of Pellworm. Backsen is known for her focus on nature conservation, climate protection, and ecological agriculture, having notably participated in a climate lawsuit against the German federal government. She currently serves as deputy parliamentary group leader for her party in the state legislature.
Details
- Born
- 1969-09-02 · 56 years old
- Birth place
- Dortmund, Germany
- Education
- Immanuel-Kant-Gymnasium, University of Osnabrück, University of Kiel
- Career
- Freelance biologist, project manager at the municipality of Pellworm, organic farmer
