About
Katja Kipping is a German politician affiliated with The Left party. Born in 1978, she began her political career and rose through the ranks of her party. Kipping served as a member of the Bundestag, representing Saxony, from 2005 to 2021. She also held the position of federal co-leader of The Left from 2012 to 2021 alongside Bernd Riexinger. Later, she became the Senator for Integration, Labour and Social Affairs in the Berlin state government from December 2021 to April 2023.
Career Timeline
Member of Bundestag
Elected as a member of the Bundestag, representing Saxony.
Federal Co-Leader of The Left
Became federal co-leader of The Left party.
Senator in Berlin
Appointed Senator for Integration, Labour and Social Affairs in Berlin.
Left Senator Position
Stepped down from her position as Senator in Berlin.
Continued Political Activism
Continues to be active in left-wing politics.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026