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Thomas Kutschaty (born 12 June 1968) is a German politician, he is a member of the [[Social Democratic Party of Germany|Social Democratic Party]] (SPD). He is currently serving as leader of the [[SPD North Rhine-Westphalia|SPD in North Rhine-Westphalia]] since 2021<ref>{{Cite web|last=Korfmann|first=Matthias|date=2021-03-06|title=NRW-SPD wählt Thomas Kutschaty zum neuen Vorsitzenden|url=https://www.waz.de/politik/landespolitik/nrw-spd-waehlt-thomas-kutschaty-zum-neuen-vorsitzenden-id231731285.html|access-date=2021-09-27|website=www.waz.de|language=de-DE}}</ref> |
'''Thomas Kutschaty''' (born 12 June 1968) is a German politician, he is a member of the [[Social Democratic Party of Germany|Social Democratic Party]] (SPD). He is currently serving as leader of the [[SPD North Rhine-Westphalia|SPD in North Rhine-Westphalia]] since 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Korfmann|first=Matthias|date=2021-03-06|title=NRW-SPD wählt Thomas Kutschaty zum neuen Vorsitzenden|url=https://www.waz.de/politik/landespolitik/nrw-spd-waehlt-thomas-kutschaty-zum-neuen-vorsitzenden-id231731285.html|access-date=2021-09-27|website=www.waz.de|language=de-DE}}</ref> Kutschaty has been a member of the [[Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia]] since 2005 and has served as the parliamentary leader of the SPD since 2018. Prior to this Kutschaty served as the justice minister of North Rhine-Westphalia from 2010 till 2017. |
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== Early life, education and family == |
== Early life, education and family == |
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Kutschaty was born in [[Essen]], [[West Germany]] in June 1968. His family was railway workers' family, with Kutschaty being the first to complete his Abitur<ref>Ausführliche biographische Angaben bei Wolfgang Sykorra: ''Von der Penne in die Welt. Borbecker Porträts.'' Herausgegeben von Lothar Böning. Edition Rainruhr, Essen 2013, S. 112–114.</ref> |
Kutschaty was born in [[Essen]], [[West Germany]] in June 1968. His family was railway workers' family, with Kutschaty being the first to complete his Abitur.<ref>Ausführliche biographische Angaben bei Wolfgang Sykorra: ''Von der Penne in die Welt. Borbecker Porträts.'' Herausgegeben von Lothar Böning. Edition Rainruhr, Essen 2013, S. 112–114.</ref> Kutschaty studied law at the [[Ruhr University Bochum]], passing his first state exam in 1995 and his second in 1997. Kutschaty was active as a lawyer between 1997 and 2010. |
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Kutschaty is married and has three children<ref>{{Cite web|title=Website von Thomas Kutschaty - Fraktionsvorsitzender im Landtag NRW › Thomas Kutschaty MdL|url=https://www.thomas-kutschaty.de/|access-date=2021-09-27|language=de-DE}}</ref> |
Kutschaty is married and has three children.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Website von Thomas Kutschaty - Fraktionsvorsitzender im Landtag NRW › Thomas Kutschaty MdL|url=https://www.thomas-kutschaty.de/|access-date=2021-09-27|language=de-DE}}</ref> |
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== Political career == |
== Political career == |
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=== Career in local politics === |
=== Career in local politics === |
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Kutschaty has been a member of the SPD since 1986. Between 1987 and 1989 he served as the Spokesperson of the Young Socialists in Essen-Borbeck, and between 1998 and 1990 he was member of the executive of the Young Socialists in Essen. Additionally Kutschaty has been a member of the executive of the SPD Essen-Borbeck, and served as its leader since 1994. In 1999 he was elected to the Essen city council, where he served in the committee on urban development and city planning until 2004. |
Kutschaty has been a member of the SPD since 1986. Between 1987 and 1989 he served as the Spokesperson of the Young Socialists in Essen-Borbeck, and between 1998 and 1990 he was member of the executive of the Young Socialists in Essen. Additionally Kutschaty has been a member of the executive of the SPD Essen-Borbeck, and served as its leader since 1994. In 1999 he was elected to the Essen city council, where he served in the committee on urban development and city planning until 2004. |
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=== Career in state politics === |
=== Career in state politics === |
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Kutschaty was elected to the Landtag of North Rhine-Westfalia in the 2005 state election. In the Landtag Kutschaty was a member of the internal affairs |
Kutschaty was elected to the Landtag of North Rhine-Westfalia in the 2005 state election. In the Landtag Kutschaty was a member of the internal affairs committee as well as the justice committee and the parliamentary oversight committee. He also served as the deputy chair of the committee investigating the prison JVA Siegburg. |
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After Hannelore Kraft (SPD) formed a [[Cabinet Kraft I|minority government]] following the [[2010 North Rhine-Westphalia state election|2010 state election]], she appointed Kutschaty as justice minister, an office which was reappointed to after the [[2012 North Rhine-Westphalia state election|2012 state election]]. He left government after the Hannelore Kraft and the SPD lost the [[2017 North Rhine-Westphalia state election|2017 state election]] against [[Armin Laschet]] and the Christian Democrats. Kutschaty was succeeded as justice minister by Peter Biesenbach (CDU). |
After Hannelore Kraft (SPD) formed a [[Cabinet Kraft I|minority government]] following the [[2010 North Rhine-Westphalia state election|2010 state election]], she appointed Kutschaty as justice minister, an office which was reappointed to after the [[2012 North Rhine-Westphalia state election|2012 state election]]. He left government after the Hannelore Kraft and the SPD lost the [[2017 North Rhine-Westphalia state election|2017 state election]] against [[Armin Laschet]] and the Christian Democrats. Kutschaty was succeeded as justice minister by Peter Biesenbach (CDU). |
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Kutschaty is the lead candidate for the Social Democrats in the [[Next North Rhine-Westphalia state election|2022 North Rhine-Westfalia state election]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-19|title=NRW-SPD: Kutschaty wird Spitzenkandidat bei Landtagswahl 2022|url=https://www1.wdr.de/nachrichten/landespolitik/spd-kutschaty-spitzenkandidat-100.html|access-date=2021-09-27|website=www1.wdr.de|language=de}}</ref> |
Kutschaty is the lead candidate for the Social Democrats in the [[Next North Rhine-Westphalia state election|2022 North Rhine-Westfalia state election]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-19|title=NRW-SPD: Kutschaty wird Spitzenkandidat bei Landtagswahl 2022|url=https://www1.wdr.de/nachrichten/landespolitik/spd-kutschaty-spitzenkandidat-100.html|access-date=2021-09-27|website=www1.wdr.de|language=de}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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* {{Official website|https://www.thomas-kutschaty.de/}} |
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* [https://www.wahl.de/politiker/spd/thomas-kutschaty] at wahl.de |
* [https://www.wahl.de/politiker/spd/thomas-kutschaty] at wahl.de |
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Revision as of 10:06, 28 September 2021
Thomas Kutschaty | |
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 Kutschaty in 2019 | |
| Leader of the Social Democratic Party in North Rhine-Westphalia | |
| Assumed office 6 March 2021 | |
| Deputy | Marc Herter Elvan Korkmaz Veith Lemmen Sören Link Dörte Schall |
| Preceded by | Sebastian Hartmann |
| Leader of the Social Democratic Party in the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia | |
| Assumed office 27 April 2018 | |
| Chief Whip | Sarah Philipp |
| Preceded by | Norbert Römer |
| Minister of Justice of North Rhine-Westphalia | |
| In office 15 July 2010 – 27 June 2017 | |
| Minister President | Hannelore Kraft |
| Preceded by | Roswitha Müller-Piepenkötter |
| Succeeded by | Peter Biesenbach |
| Member of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia for Essen I – Mülheim II | |
| Assumed office 8 June 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency created |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Thomas Kutschaty 12 June 1968 Essen, West Germany (now Germany) |
| Political party | Social Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | Ruhr University Bochum |
Thomas Kutschaty (born 12 June 1968) is a German politician, he is a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD). He is currently serving as leader of the SPD in North Rhine-Westphalia since 2021.[1] Kutschaty has been a member of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia since 2005 and has served as the parliamentary leader of the SPD since 2018. Prior to this Kutschaty served as the justice minister of North Rhine-Westphalia from 2010 till 2017.
Early life, education and family
Kutschaty was born in Essen, West Germany in June 1968. His family was railway workers' family, with Kutschaty being the first to complete his Abitur.[2] Kutschaty studied law at the Ruhr University Bochum, passing his first state exam in 1995 and his second in 1997. Kutschaty was active as a lawyer between 1997 and 2010.
Kutschaty is married and has three children.[3]
Political career
Career in local politics
Kutschaty has been a member of the SPD since 1986. Between 1987 and 1989 he served as the Spokesperson of the Young Socialists in Essen-Borbeck, and between 1998 and 1990 he was member of the executive of the Young Socialists in Essen. Additionally Kutschaty has been a member of the executive of the SPD Essen-Borbeck, and served as its leader since 1994. In 1999 he was elected to the Essen city council, where he served in the committee on urban development and city planning until 2004.
Career in state politics
Kutschaty was elected to the Landtag of North Rhine-Westfalia in the 2005 state election. In the Landtag Kutschaty was a member of the internal affairs committee as well as the justice committee and the parliamentary oversight committee. He also served as the deputy chair of the committee investigating the prison JVA Siegburg.
After Hannelore Kraft (SPD) formed a minority government following the 2010 state election, she appointed Kutschaty as justice minister, an office which was reappointed to after the 2012 state election. He left government after the Hannelore Kraft and the SPD lost the 2017 state election against Armin Laschet and the Christian Democrats. Kutschaty was succeeded as justice minister by Peter Biesenbach (CDU).
Kutschaty is the lead candidate for the Social Democrats in the 2022 North Rhine-Westfalia state election.[4]
References
- ^ Korfmann, Matthias (6 March 2021). "NRW-SPD wählt Thomas Kutschaty zum neuen Vorsitzenden". www.waz.de (in German). Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ Ausführliche biographische Angaben bei Wolfgang Sykorra: Von der Penne in die Welt. Borbecker Porträts. Herausgegeben von Lothar Böning. Edition Rainruhr, Essen 2013, S. 112–114.
- ^ "Website von Thomas Kutschaty - Fraktionsvorsitzender im Landtag NRW › Thomas Kutschaty MdL" (in German). Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ "NRW-SPD: Kutschaty wird Spitzenkandidat bei Landtagswahl 2022". www1.wdr.de (in German). 19 January 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
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- [1] at wahl.de