Dietmar Köster

Dietmar Köster (born 6 January 1957) is a German politician, social scientist and former Member of the European Parliament (MEP) representing Germany from 2014 to 2024. He is a member of the Social Democratic Party, part of the Party of European Socialists.

Education and academic career In 1983, Köster graduated from the Ruhr University Bochum with a degree in social science. He subsequently obtained a doctorate in 2002. From 2002 until 2011, he served as a Director of the Geragogik e.V. Research Institute. Since 2012, he has been a professor at the Dortmund Vocational College.

Parliamentary service Member, Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (2017–) Member, Committee of Inquiry to investigate alleged contraventions and maladministration in the application of Union law in relation to money laundering, tax avoidance and tax evasion (2016–) Member, Delegation for relations with the United States (2014–) Member, Committee on Legal Affairs (2014–2017)

In addition to his committee assignments, Köster serves as a member of the European Parliament Intergroup on Anti-Racism and Diversity, the European Parliament Intergroup on Western Sahara and of the European Parliament Intergroup on LGBT Rights.

Other activities German United Services Trade Union (ver.di), Member