Curriculum Vitae of Carsten Schneider

Born on 23 January 1976 in Erfurt; married, two children.

Professional history

Dates 
since May 2025Federal Minister for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety
2021 to 2025Minister of State and Federal Government Commissioner for Eastern Germany
2017 to 2021First Parliamentary Secretary of the SPD parliamentary group
2013 to 2017Deputy Chairman of the SPD parliamentary group
2005 to 2013Budget policy spokesperson for the SPD parliamentary group
since 1998Member of the German Bundestag

Education

Dates 
2013Graduated in public policy at Erfurt University
1998Completed certified training as bank clerk
Last updated: 01.07.2025

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