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Ilse AignerGerman statesman and politician
Date of Birth: 07.12.1964
Country:  Germany |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Political Career
- Federal Government
- Bavarian Minister
- President of the Bavarian Landtag
- Other Engagements
- Member of the Board of Trustees of the German Museum in Munich
Early Life and Education
Ilse Aigner was born in Bad Aibling, Germany, in 1964. She completed her secondary education in 1981 and pursued a technical education in radio and television from 1985 to 1990. She worked in her parents' electrical business and later specialized in electrical systems for helicopters at Eurocopter Group.
Political Career
Bavarian LandtagAigner's political journey began in 1983 when she joined the Youth Union of Germany. She affiliated with the Christian Social Union (CSU) in 1985 and was elected to the CSU council in 1995. She served as a member of the Bavarian Landtag from 1994 to 1998 and was re-elected in 2013.
Federal Government
Aigner entered federal politics in 1998 as a member of the German Bundestag, where she remained until 2013. From 2008 to 2013, she held the position of Federal Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Consumer Protection.
Bavarian Minister
After her federal tenure, Aigner returned to Bavaria and served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Affairs, Media, Energy, and Technology from 2013 to 2018.
President of the Bavarian Landtag
In 2018, Aigner became the President of the Bavarian Landtag, a position she currently holds.
Other Engagements
Aigner has actively engaged in numerous social and charitable organizations, including:
Vice President of the Upper Bavarian Regional Association of the League of German Carnival Clubs
Member of the Board of Trustees of the German Museum in Munich
Chairwoman of the Bavarian Red Cross Water Rescue Society (2001-2009)Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees of the Irchenberg Children's Village
