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{{Short description|German economist and politician}}
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'''Carsten Linnemann''' (born 10 August 1977) is a [[Germany|German]] economist and politician. As a member of the [[Christian Democratic Union (Germany)|Christian Democratic Union]], he has been a member of the [[German Bundestag]] since the [[2009 German federal election|2009 election]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bundestag.de/bundestag/abgeordnete17/biografien/L/linnemann_carsten.html# |title=Archived copy |access-date=16 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130903220759/http://www.bundestag.de/bundestag/abgeordnete17/biografien/L/linnemann_carsten.html# |archive-date=3 September 2013 |dead-url=yes |df=dmy-all }}</ref> representing [[Paderborn – Gütersloh III]]. He serves as the leader of MIT, the pro-business wing in the [[CDU/CSU]].<ref>[https://www.economist.com/news/europe/21590587-spd-behaving-if-it-won-election-angela-merkels-efforts-form-new-government Those uppity Social Democrats] ''[[The Economist]]'', November 23, 2013.</ref>
'''Carsten Christoffer Linnemann''' (born 10 August 1977) is a German economist and politician of the [[Christian Democratic Union (Germany)|Christian Democratic Union]] (CDU) who has been a member of the [[German Bundestag]] since the [[2009 German federal election|2009 election]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bundestag.de/bundestag/abgeordnete17/biografien/L/linnemann_carsten.html |title=Deutscher Bundestag: Carsten Linnemann, CDU |access-date=16 September 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130903220759/http://www.bundestag.de/bundestag/abgeordnete17/biografien/L/linnemann_carsten.html |archive-date=3 September 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> representing [[Paderborn (electoral district)|Paderborn]]. Since 2022, he has been one of five deputy chairs of the CDU, under the leadership of chairman [[Friedrich Merz]].<ref>Lorenz Hemicker (2 January 2022), [https://www.faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/cdu-parteitag-widmann-mauz-verliert-platz-im-praesidium-17745980.html Unmut gegenüber Frauen Union? Widmann-Mauz scheitert bei CDU-Präsidiumswahl] ''[[Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung]]''.</ref>

From 2013 until 2021, Linnemann served as the chairman of MIT, the pro-business wing in the [[CDU/CSU]].<ref>[https://www.economist.com/news/europe/21590587-spd-behaving-if-it-won-election-angela-merkels-efforts-form-new-government Those uppity Social Democrats] ''[[The Economist]]'', 23 November 2013.</ref><ref>Hermann-Josef Mammes (11 December 2021), [https://www.noz.de/lokales/papenburg/artikel/2504781/cdu-abgeordnete-gitta-connemann-neue-mit-bundesvorsitzende Nachfolgerin von Carsten Linnemann: CDU-Abgeordnete Gitta Connemann neue MIT-Bundesvorsitzende] ''[[Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung]]''.</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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Since 2009, Linnemann has been serving on the Committee on Labor and Social Affairs, where he is his parliamentary group's [[rapporteur]] on welfare payments (''Arbeitslosengeld II'').
Since 2009, Linnemann has been serving on the Committee on Labor and Social Affairs, where he is his parliamentary group's [[rapporteur]] on welfare payments (''Arbeitslosengeld II'').


In the negotiations to form a ''[[Grand coalition (Germany)|Grand Coalition]]'' of the Christian Democrats ([[Christian Democratic Union (Germany)|CDU]] together with the Bavarian [[Christian Social Union of Bavaria|CSU]]) and the [[Social Democratic Party of Germany|Social Democrats]] (SPD) following the [[2013 German federal election|2013 federal elections]], Linnemann was part of the CDU/CSU delegation in the working group on labor policy, led by [[Ursula von der Leyen]] and [[Andrea Nahles]]. In similar talks following the [[2017 German federal election|2017 federal elections]], he was again part of the working group on social affairs, this time led Nahles, [[Karl-Josef Laumann]] and [[Barbara Stamm]]. However, he later abstained in the party leadership's vote on endorsing the renewed [[grand coalition (Germany)|grand coalition]] under [[Chancellor of Germany|Chancellor]] [[Angela Merkel]].<ref>Andreas Rinke (February 12, 2018), [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-politics-merkel-factbox/factbox-who-could-wield-the-knife-scenarios-for-a-merkel-exit-idUSKBN1FW1ZW Factbox: Who could wield the knife? Scenarios for a Merkel exit] ''[[Reuters]]''.</ref>
In the negotiations to form a ''[[Grand coalition (Germany)|Grand Coalition]]'' of the Christian Democrats ([[Christian Democratic Union (Germany)|CDU]] together with the Bavarian [[Christian Social Union of Bavaria|CSU]]) and the [[Social Democratic Party of Germany|Social Democrats]] (SPD) following the [[2013 German federal election|2013 federal elections]], Linnemann was part of the CDU/CSU delegation in the working group on labor policy, led by [[Ursula von der Leyen]] and [[Andrea Nahles]]. In similar talks following the [[2017 German federal election|2017 federal elections]], he was again part of the working group on social affairs, this time led Nahles, [[Karl-Josef Laumann]] and [[Barbara Stamm]]. However, he later abstained in the party leadership's vote on endorsing the renewed [[grand coalition (Germany)|grand coalition]] under [[Chancellor of Germany|Chancellor]] [[Angela Merkel]].<ref>Andreas Rinke (12 February 2018), [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-politics-merkel-factbox/factbox-who-could-wield-the-knife-scenarios-for-a-merkel-exit-idUSKBN1FW1ZW Factbox: Who could wield the knife? Scenarios for a Merkel exit] ''[[Reuters]]''.</ref>


Since March 2018, Linnemann has been serving as deputy chairman of the [[CDU/CSU]] parliamentary group under the leadership of [[Volker Kauder]]. In this capacity, he oversees the group's initiatives on economic policy.
From 2018 to 2021, Linnemann served as deputy chairman of the [[CDU/CSU]] parliamentary group under the leadership of successive chairmen [[Volker Kauder]] and [[Ralph Brinkhaus]]. In this capacity, he oversaw the group's initiatives on economic policy, small and medium businesses, tourism and energy.

Since 2022, Linnemann has been leading a working group – alongside [[Serap Güler]] and [[Mario Voigt]] – in charge of drafting the CDU’s new [[party platform]].<ref>Sabine am Orde (8 February 2022), [https://taz.de/CDU-Kommission-wird-breit-gefuehrt/!5830726/ CDU-Kommission wird breit geführt] ''[[Die Tageszeitung]]''.</ref>


==Other activities==
==Other activities==
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==Political positions==
==Political positions==
On July 17, 2015, Linnemann voted against the government's proposal to negotiate a third bailout for [[Greece]].<ref>Paul Carrel (July 17, 2015), [https://www.reuters.com/article/2015/07/17/us-eurozone-greece-idUSKCN0PR29W20150717 German lawmakers back Greek bailout despite rebellion; Tsipras sacks dissenters] ''[[Reuters]]''.</ref> In June 2017, he voted against Germany's introduction of [[Recognition of same-sex unions in Germany|same-sex marriage]].<ref>[https://www.welt.de/politik/deutschland/article166099805/Diese-Unionsabgeordneten-stimmten-fuer-die-Ehe-fuer-alle.html Diese Unionsabgeordneten stimmten für die Ehe für alle] ''[[Die Welt]]'', June 30, 2017.</ref>
On 17 July 2015, Linnemann voted against the government's proposal to negotiate a third bailout for [[Greece]].<ref>Paul Carrel (17 July 2015), [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-eurozone-greece-idUSKCN0PR29W20150717 German lawmakers back Greek bailout despite rebellion; Tsipras sacks dissenters] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924221345/http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/07/17/us-eurozone-greece-idUSKCN0PR29W20150717 |date=24 September 2015 }} ''[[Reuters]]''.</ref> In June 2017, he voted against Germany's introduction of [[Recognition of same-sex unions in Germany|same-sex marriage]].<ref>[https://www.welt.de/politik/deutschland/article166099805/Diese-Unionsabgeordneten-stimmten-fuer-die-Ehe-fuer-alle.html Diese Unionsabgeordneten stimmten für die Ehe für alle] ''[[Die Welt]]'', 30 June 2017.</ref>


In 2019, Linnemann drew sharp criticism for saying that children who speak little German shouldn’t immediately be allowed to enter elementary school.<ref>[https://www.apnews.com/19956d32591e4579879d4ff604785ac4 Lawmaker criticized for proposal on kids with poor German] ''[[Associated Press]]'', August 6, 2019.</ref>
In 2019, Linnemann drew sharp criticism for saying that children who speak little German shouldn’t immediately be allowed to enter elementary school.<ref>[https://www.apnews.com/19956d32591e4579879d4ff604785ac4 Lawmaker criticized for proposal on kids with poor German] ''[[Associated Press]]'', 6 August 2019.</ref>

Ahead of the [[2021 German federal election|2021 national elections]], Linnemann endorsed [[Armin Laschet]] as the Christian Democrats' joint candidate to succeed [[Chancellor of Germany|Chancellor]] [[Angela Merkel]].<ref>Timo Frasch and Eckart Lohse (12 April 2021), [https://www.faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/cdu-unterstuetzt-armin-laschet-gegen-markus-soeder-von-euphorie-keine-spur-17290120.html CDU unterstützt Laschet: Von Euphorie keine Spur] ''[[Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung]]''.</ref>


== See also ==
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== References ==
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== External links ==
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Carsten Linnemann
Deputy Leader of the Christian Democratic Union
Incumbent
Assumed office
20 January 2022
LeaderFriedrich Merz
Preceded byJens Spahn
Member of the Bundestag
for Paderborn
Incumbent
Assumed office
27 October 2009
Preceded byGerhard Wächter
Personal details
Born
Carsten Christoffer Linnemann

(1977-08-10) 10 August 1977 (age 47)
Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany
Political partyCDU

Carsten Christoffer Linnemann (born 10 August 1977) is a German economist and politician of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) who has been a member of the German Bundestag since the 2009 election,[1] representing Paderborn. Since 2022, he has been one of five deputy chairs of the CDU, under the leadership of chairman Friedrich Merz.[2]

From 2013 until 2021, Linnemann served as the chairman of MIT, the pro-business wing in the CDU/CSU.[3][4]

Professional career

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Between 2006 and 2007, Linnemann, a devoted Catholic, was an assistant to Norbert Walter, chief economist of Deutsche Bank. He subsequently worked as economist with IKB Deutsche Industriebank from 2007 to 2009, where he focused on small and medium enterprises.

Political career

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Since 2009, Linnemann has been serving on the Committee on Labor and Social Affairs, where he is his parliamentary group's rapporteur on welfare payments (Arbeitslosengeld II).

In the negotiations to form a Grand Coalition of the Christian Democrats (CDU together with the Bavarian CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) following the 2013 federal elections, Linnemann was part of the CDU/CSU delegation in the working group on labor policy, led by Ursula von der Leyen and Andrea Nahles. In similar talks following the 2017 federal elections, he was again part of the working group on social affairs, this time led Nahles, Karl-Josef Laumann and Barbara Stamm. However, he later abstained in the party leadership's vote on endorsing the renewed grand coalition under Chancellor Angela Merkel.[5]

From 2018 to 2021, Linnemann served as deputy chairman of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group under the leadership of successive chairmen Volker Kauder and Ralph Brinkhaus. In this capacity, he oversaw the group's initiatives on economic policy, small and medium businesses, tourism and energy.

Since 2022, Linnemann has been leading a working group – alongside Serap Güler and Mario Voigt – in charge of drafting the CDU’s new party platform.[6]

Other activities

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  • Competence Center for Sustainable Energy Technology, University of Paderborn, Member of the Advisory Board (since 2011)
  • Institute for Lightweight Design with Hybrid Systems (ILH), University of Paderborn, Member of the Advisory Board (since 2011)
  • Ludwig Erhard Foundation, Member
  • SC Paderborn 07, Deputy Chairman of the Business Advisory Council

Political positions

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On 17 July 2015, Linnemann voted against the government's proposal to negotiate a third bailout for Greece.[7] In June 2017, he voted against Germany's introduction of same-sex marriage.[8]

In 2019, Linnemann drew sharp criticism for saying that children who speak little German shouldn’t immediately be allowed to enter elementary school.[9]

Ahead of the 2021 national elections, Linnemann endorsed Armin Laschet as the Christian Democrats' joint candidate to succeed Chancellor Angela Merkel.[10]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Deutscher Bundestag: Carsten Linnemann, CDU". Archived from the original on 3 September 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2013.
  2. ^ Lorenz Hemicker (2 January 2022), Unmut gegenüber Frauen Union? Widmann-Mauz scheitert bei CDU-Präsidiumswahl Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
  3. ^ Those uppity Social Democrats The Economist, 23 November 2013.
  4. ^ Hermann-Josef Mammes (11 December 2021), Nachfolgerin von Carsten Linnemann: CDU-Abgeordnete Gitta Connemann neue MIT-Bundesvorsitzende Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung.
  5. ^ Andreas Rinke (12 February 2018), Factbox: Who could wield the knife? Scenarios for a Merkel exit Reuters.
  6. ^ Sabine am Orde (8 February 2022), CDU-Kommission wird breit geführt Die Tageszeitung.
  7. ^ Paul Carrel (17 July 2015), German lawmakers back Greek bailout despite rebellion; Tsipras sacks dissenters Archived 24 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine Reuters.
  8. ^ Diese Unionsabgeordneten stimmten für die Ehe für alle Die Welt, 30 June 2017.
  9. ^ Lawmaker criticized for proposal on kids with poor German Associated Press, 6 August 2019.
  10. ^ Timo Frasch and Eckart Lohse (12 April 2021), CDU unterstützt Laschet: Von Euphorie keine Spur Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.
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