Maik Außendorf

Maik Außendorf (born 17 August 1971) is a German politician of the Alliance 90/The Greens who has been serving as a member of the Bundestag from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia since the 2021 German federal election.

Early life and career Außendorf has a background in mathematics and computer technology. He was a co-founder and managing director of multiple IT firms with a focus on open-source software. Upon his election into the Bundestag, he sold his shares in the companies and resigned from his positions as managing director.

Political career In parliament, Außendorf has since been a member of the Committee on Economic Affairs and the Committee on Digital Affairs. He laid an emphasis on digital sovereignty and the use of open-source technology in public administration.

In the early federal elections of February 2025, Außendorf narrowly missed out on a seat in the 21st Bundestag.

Other activities Federal Network Agency for Electricity, Gas, Telecommunications, Post and Railway (BNetzA), Member of the Advisory Board (since 2022) German Cyclist's Association (ADFC), Member German Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation (BUND), Member