Harald Koch (politician, 1954)
Harald Koch (born September 11, 1954 in Sangerhausen ) is a German politician (formerly Die Linke ). He was a member of the German Bundestag from 2009 to 2013 .
The trained chemical specialist who worked at the Leuna works earned a degree in economics from the Humboldt University in Berlin in 1986 . As an SED member (1976–1990) , he filled various political functions in his hometown of Sangerhausen. 1991–2004 member of the SPD , 2005–2007 of the WASG and since then of the party Die Linke, he continued to hold public offices in the Sangerhausen / Südharz area.
As a direct candidate in constituency 75 (Mansfeld), he entered the German Bundestag in the 2009 Bundestag election . There he was a full member of the Finance Committee and the Defense Committee . He was also a deputy member of the Committee on Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection.
In July 2014, Harald Koch was expelled from the Die Linke party because he had run a district election to compete with the candidate nominated by his own party.
Koch is married and has three grown children.
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Individual evidence
- ↑ Koch is no longer a comrade . New Germany , July 8, 2014 edition
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Koch, Harald |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German politician (Die Linke), Member of the Bundestag |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 11, 1954 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Sangerhausen |