Bernd Baumann

Bernd Baumann is a German politician serving as a member of the Bundestag for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) since 2017. A prominent figure within the party's national leadership, he has served as the AfD's parliamentary secretary (Parliamentary director) and is a member of its executive board. Known for his sharply critical stance on migration policy and the European Union, Baumann is a leading voice from the party's Hamburg branch.

Early life and education

Bernd Baumann was born on January 26, 1958, in Hamburg, then part of West Germany. He pursued higher education at the University of Hamburg, where he studied economics and social sciences. Following his studies, Baumann embarked on a career in business, working for several years in the wholesale and foreign trade sectors, which provided him with a background in commerce and international markets before his entry into politics.

Political career

Baumann joined the newly founded Alternative for Germany in 2013. He quickly rose within the party's ranks in Hamburg, becoming the chairman of the AfD's regional association in the city-state. He was first elected to the Bundestag in the 2017 federal election via the party's state list. Within the AfD parliamentary group, he was elected as the parliamentary secretary (Parliamentary director), a key role in managing the group's legislative business and strategy. He was re-elected in the 2021 federal election and continues to serve on several committees, including the influential Budget Committee. Baumann also holds a position on the national executive board of the Alternative for Germany.

Political positions

Baumann is a staunch critic of the European Union's current structure, advocating for a return to a Europe of sovereign nation-states and expressing skepticism towards the euro. His core political focus is on restrictive immigration policies, often arguing for strengthened border controls and a fundamental reform of the German asylum system. He has been a vocal opponent of policies pursued by the Scholz cabinet, the CDU, and the Greens. Baumann aligns with the more nationally conservative wing of the AfD and has frequently engaged in political debates against figures like Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Interior Minister Nancy Faeser.

Personal life

Bernd Baumann is married and maintains a residence in his hometown of Hamburg. He has kept details of his family life largely out of the public sphere. Before his political career, his professional life in the import-export business involved significant travel, which he has cited as informing his views on global trade and economic policy.

Electoral history

{| class="wikitable" |- ! Year ! Election ! Constituency ! Votes ! % ! Result |- | 2015 | Hamburg state election | Hamburg-Mitte (district) | 2,789 | 6.7 | Not elected |- | 2017 | Federal election | Hamburg-Eimsbüttel | 10,975 | 12.3 | Not elected (but entered Bundestag via AfD Hamburg state list) |- | 2021 | Federal election | Hamburg-Eimsbüttel | 11,452 | 13.0 | Not elected (but re-entered Bundestag via AfD Hamburg state list) |} Category:1958 births Category:Living people Category:Alternative for Germany politicians Category:Members of the Bundestag Category:Politicians from Hamburg