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Katja Kipping

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  • Born
    January 18, 1978 · Dresden, German Democratic Republic

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  • 1996 A-levels in Dresden. 1996 and 1997 voluntary social year in Russia. 2003 graduated with a master's degree in Slavic studies, American studies and law.

    1999 to 2005 Member of the Saxon Parliament.

    Member of ver.di and the Unemployed Association; since 2004 spokeswoman for the non-partisan nationwide network for an unconditional basic income; while at school, active in the youth association Roter Baum and environmental group, school spokeswoman.

    Joined the PDS in 1998, deputy party chairwoman since 2003. 1997 and 1998 worked in the protest office of the TU Dresden. 1999 to 2003 city councilor in Dresden.

    Member of the Bundestag since 2005.
    - IMDb mini biography by: Christian_Wolfgang_Barth

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  • Chosen one of the 100 most important young Germans by "Neon" magazine (November 2006).
  • Has been Member of the German parliament for the Left Party since 2005.

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