Jan Korte (born 5 April 1977) is a German politician. Born in Osnabrück,

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, he represents The Left. Jan Korte has served as a member of the

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from the state of

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since 2005.

Life

After graduating from the Gymnasium Oesede in Georgsmarienhütte in 1997, Korte first completed his civilian service and in 1999 began studying political science, sociology and history at the University of Hanover, which he completed in 2005 as Magister Artium (M.A.). He became member of the bundestag after the

2005 German federal election Federal elections were held in Germany on 18 September 2005 to elect the members of the 16th Bundestag. The snap election was called after the government's defeat in a state election, which caused them to intentionally lose a motion of confide ...

. He is a member of the Committee on the Verification of Credentials, Immunities and Rules of Procedure. In his group he is the 1st Parliamentary Secretary. He was re-elected in the 2021 federal election and joined the

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1977 births Living people Members of the Bundestag for Saxony-Anhalt Members of the Bundestag 2021–2025 Members of the Bundestag 2017–2021 Members of the Bundestag 2013–2017 Members of the Bundestag 2009–2013 Members of the Bundestag 2005–2009 Members of the Bundestag for The Left {{Germany-Left-politician-stub