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Katina SchubertGerman politician
Date of Birth: 28.12.1961
Country:  Germany |
Content:
- Katina Schubert: A German Political Figure
- Political Involvement
- Positions in the Bundestag
- Government Service
- Controversy over Wikipedia
- Political Affiliation
Katina Schubert: A German Political Figure
Education and Early CareerBorn in Heidelberg, Katina Schubert attended schools in Mannheim and Bonn. From 1981 to 1989, she studied political science, sociology, and economics, primarily in Bonn. After graduating, she completed internships and worked as a journalist from 1990 to 1993.
Political Involvement
In 1993, Schubert became an assistant to Ulrich Briefs, an independent member of the Bundestag. She then served as a correspondent for the "junge Welt" newspaper in Bonn from 1994 to 1997.
Positions in the Bundestag
Schubert joined the staff of the Party of Democratic Socialism (PDS) parliamentary group in the Bundestag in 1996. She held various roles, including working as an advisor to the group's vice president, Petra Bläß. In 2002, she became an expert in the scientific service of the Bundestag.
Government Service
From 2004 to 2006, Schubert served as an advisor to the Minister of Economics, Labor, and Women's Affairs for the state of Berlin. In 2006, she became an advisor to the Minister of Integration, Labor, and Social Affairs.
Controversy over Wikipedia
In 2007, Schubert filed a police complaint against the German Wikipedia, accusing it of excessive use of Nazi symbols. She argued that the symbols were more numerous than necessary for educational purposes. The subsequent debate led to the article on the Hitler Youth being significantly shortened and blocked for a week. Facing criticism, Schubert withdrew her complaint.
Political Affiliation
In 2007, Schubert became deputy leader of the Left Party, a successor to the PDS. She held this position until 2008.
