Leipziger Gespräch - Elke Büdenbender, Juristin, engagierte Botschafterin und "First Lady" Deutschlands

Born in Siegen in 1962, Elke Büdenbender began her career by training as an industrial clerk and later completed her A-levels. She studied law and worked for many years as an administrative judge - first in Hanover and later in Berlin.
She has been the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Germany since 2017, but is not a typical public official. She herself emphasizes that "my husband has the office - I have a role to fulfil" and values authenticity over glamour.
She has been passionately committed to equal opportunities for many years. She is the patron of UNICEF Germany, the Klischeefrei initiative for career and study choices beyond role stereotypes and other projects to promote education.
This diverse commitment and her personality make encounters with Elke Büdenbender an impressive and enriching experience.

Since 1994, Leipzig residents have had the opportunity to engage in conversation with public figures at the Leipzig Talks. Guests from politics, business and culture accept the invitation from the Leipzig Adult Education Center and Sparkasse Leipzig.
As usual, Thomas Bille (journalist and presenter / mdr kultur) is the moderator.
Up-to-date information on the talks can be found on the website http://www.leipziger-gespraeche.de. You can also listen to a podcast of the Leipzig Talks here.