Joschka Langenbrinck

Joschka Langenbrinck
Member of the Abgeordnetenhaus of Berlin
Incumbent
Assumed office 27 October 2011
Constituency	Neukölln 3
Personal details
Born	(1985-04-30) 30 April 1985 Willich, North Rhine-Westphalia, West Germany
Political party	Social Democratic Party
Alma mater	University of Potsdam
Occupation	Politician
Profession	Political scientist

Joschka Langenbrinck (born 30 April 1985) is a German politician, currently serving as Member of the Abgeordnetenhaus of Berlin since 27 October 2011 representing the Neukölln 3 constituency for the Social Democratic Party.

Education

Langenbrinck was born in Willich in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. He received his Abitur from the St. Bernhard Gymnasium and then studied Political science at the University of Potsdam, graduating with a diploma. While at university, Langenbrinck was active in student politics, serving as a member of the AStA (student committee).

Political career

After completing his education, Langenbrinck was employed on the staff of several German politicians. He has held various roles within the SPD, including terms as Deputy Chair and Spokesperson of the Neukölln SPD. He is a member of a number of local and political organisations and trade unions, including ver.di.

In the 2011 election Langenbrinck was elected to represent the Neukölln 3 constituency. He has taken a particular interested in education, asking 300 questions to the Education Department, attracting criticism from the Education Secretary, a member of his own party.