Edith Udhardt (28 September 1929 – 7 January 2024) was a German politician. She was a member of the Party of Democratic Socialism (PDS).

Early life and education

Edith Udhardt was born on 28 September 1929.

Career

Udhardt worked as a nurse. Additionally, she was a social activist, especially after her retirement, for example as

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of the social committee, deputy chairwoman of the state senior citizens' advisory board, and founding member of the

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women's advisory board in 1992, which merged into the

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women's advisory board in 2001.

Political career

In 1990, Udhardt was elected to the Prenzlauer Berg District Council for the first time, where she was chairwoman of the Social Committee. In the

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, standing for the PDS, she won the direct mandate and was elected to the

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(''Abgeordnetenhaus''), where she served for one term until 1999. There she worked on the Petitions Committee.

Recognition

In 2008 she received the city eldership (''Stadtältestenwürde'') for her social commitment.

Death

Urhardt died on 7 January 2024 in

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References

German women in politics Party of Democratic Socialism (Germany) politicians Members of the Abgeordnetenhaus of Berlin 1929 births 2024 deaths {{Germany-politician-stub