Iris Hoffmann (born 29 June 1963) is a German politician who served as

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(MEP) from 2014 until 2019. She is a member of the

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, part of the Party of European Socialists. Hoffmann served as a Member of the

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from 1998 until 2009.

Education and early career

Hoffmann graduated from the Gotha Finance College in 1990. Prior to entering national politics she worked as a financial administrator, public servant, and local government auditor.

Political career

Career in national politics

In the 1998 elections, Hoffmann became a member of the Bundestag, serving until 2009. Throughout her time in parliament, she was a member of the Budget Committee. From 2002 until 2015, she als served on the Audit Committee. Since 2001, Hoffmann has been serving as

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of the SPD in

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, currently under the leadership of its chairwoman Manuela Schwesig.

Member of the European Parliament

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