Johannes Schraps: New Deputy Chairman of the European Committee!

Johannes Schraps: New Deputy Chairman of the European Committee!

Johannes Schraps, a committed member of the SPD, has reached a new milestone in his political career. On Wednesday he was elected deputy chairman of the Committee for European Union Affairs in the German Bundestag. This appointment is not only a personal success for Schraps, but also a sign that European issues are very important in the Bundestag. How my-onlinezeitung.de reports, the MP is pleased about the trust of his colleagues and emphasizes the urgency of an effective European Union for peace, security and prosperity.

The European Committee plays a central role when it comes to clarifying the fundamental questions of European integration and supporting the Federal Government's European policy work. The importance of this committee becomes clear in the exchange with the European institutions and the national parliaments of the EU member states. Schraps emphasizes that decisions at the European level directly affect people's everyday lives, especially in economic, environmental and security issues.

A long road to European politics

But what makes Schraps an expert on European affairs? Born on August 17, 1983 in Bad Pyrmont, he has had an impressive educational career. After graduating from Viktoria-Luisa-Gymnasium, he began studying political science at Bielefeld University in 2003, followed by a master's degree at the University of Hamburg. He also completed an Erasmus course at Linné University in Sweden, where he focused on European integration. He was also able to contribute his knowledge and experience as a parliamentary assistant in the European Parliament in Brussels and later as a research assistant in the German Bundestag, as on bundestag.de can be read.

Schraps has also been active in the SPD since 2015 and is involved in the sub-district board of his home region. With his new role as Vice-Chair of the European Committee, he will now take on a leadership role that will enable him to further promote European cooperation and represent the interests of his region.

The EU in view

The European Union, in which Schraps now plays an influential role, was founded in 1993 and has continued to develop since then. There are currently 27 member states in this community, which has become even more stable after Brexit in 2020. With a gross domestic product of around 17 trillion euros and a total population of around 449.2 million, the EU shows impressive economic and social diversity. However, there are still challenges to overcome, particularly around migration, unemployment and social inequality, the data shows statista.com show.

It remains to be seen how Schraps will tackle the challenges of European politics and bring the interests of his voters into the European debate. One thing is certain: with his experience and passion, he will certainly make a significant contribution to strengthening the EU.