About Paul Schäfer
Born 1949. Paul Schäfer is a German politician.
Paul Schäfer (born 18 January 1949 in Mainz) is a German politician and diplomat. In 1978 he received a diploma in sociology. From 1983 to 1990 he was editor of the magazine Wissenschaft und Frieden ('Science and Peace').
Political life He is the deputy for Die Linkspartei. From 1970 to 1988 he was a member of the DKP, then from 1993 to 1999 he was a member of the SPD. In 2000 he joined the PDS (now 'Die Linkspartei'). He has been regional chairman for the party in North Rhine-Westphalia since May 2003, and a member of the party's executive committee since October 2004. In the 2005 federal election he was elected to the Bundestag on the party list for North Rhine-Westphalia.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Paul Schäfer's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Paul Schäfer?
German politician
When was Paul Schäfer born?
Paul Schäfer was born on 18 January 1949 in Mainz.
What is Paul Schäfer's occupation?
Paul Schäfer is a politician.
What nationality is Paul Schäfer?
Paul Schäfer is German.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Paul Schäfer (politician)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Schäfer. https://biography.guide/paul-schafer-politician/
MLA: "Paul Schäfer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paul-schafer-politician/.
Chicago: "Paul Schäfer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paul-schafer-politician/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:21 UTC