Security.Table Executive Moves Defense policy

Ulrich Thoden – From classroom to plenary chamber

Just a year ago, Ulrich Thoden was teaching Latin and Catholic theology to vocational school students in Rheine. Now, as chair of the Left Party in the Defense Committee, he examines countless procurement proposals from the Bendlerblock – MoD headquarters – to see if they make sense.

30. January 2026
Ulrich Thoden is defense policy spokesperson for the Left Party parliamentary group. Berlin, May 2025 (picture alliance/dts-Agentur)

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Last updated: 30. January 2026