Gülistan Yüksel

Gülistan Yüksel (born 27 March 1962) is a German politician of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) who has been serving as a member of the Bundestag, the German parliament, from 2013 to 2025.

Early life and professional career Yüksel was born in Adana, Turkey.

Political career Yüksel became an SPD member in 1997. She was deputy chair of her local party organisation from 2005 to 2014 and chair since 2014. In addition to her committee assignments, she has been a member of the German delegation to the Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly since 2019.

Within her parliamentary group, Yüksel belongs to the Parliamentary Left, a left-wing movement.

In February 2025, Yüksel lost her seat in Bundestag.

Recognition Yüksel was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 2007 for her engagement for migrants.

Other activities Federal Agency for Civic Education (BPB), Member of the Board of Trustees (since 2022)

Personal life Yüksel is married and has two children.