Reem Al-Abbadi: From Refugee to Germany's Youngest Minister
Al-Abbadi appointed as Minister for Development in new German government led by Friedrich Merz.
The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) recently unveiled its list of ministers for the new government, which will be led by the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) under the anticipated chancellorship of Friedrich Merz.
Among the notable appointments is Reem Al-Abbadi-Radovan, the current Commissioner for Migration and Integration, who will assume the role of Minister for Development.
At 35 years old, Al-Abbadi-Radovan is recognized as the youngest minister in the new government.
She is an Iraqi refugee who has gained significant attention from expatriate Iraqi communities abroad, with her candidacy announced on the official Bundestag website alongside her biography.
Born on May 1, 1990, in Moscow, Al-Abbadi-Radovan graduated from Freie Universität Berlin in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science.
She furthered her education by undertaking advanced studies in International Relations and Business Administration at Kaiserslautern University of Technology in 2017.
Al-Abbadi-Radovan joined the SPD in 2021 and was elected to the Bundestag on September 26, 2021, representing an eastern constituency recognized for its high levels of poverty and cultural diversity.
On December 8, 2021, she took the oath of office as Minister of State for Migration, Refugees, and Integration in the federal government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, marking a historic achievement as the first German of Iraqi descent to hold this sensitive position.
In her capacity, she played a pivotal role in shaping the new integration law adopted by parliament on June 15, 2023, which links language acquisition with employment and vocational training opportunities.
Al-Abbadi-Radovan represents Germany in European Union and United Nations meetings focused on migration and refugee rights, particularly addressing issues in the Middle East and Africa.
She is fluent in four languages: German, Arabic, English, and Aramaic.
Among the notable appointments is Reem Al-Abbadi-Radovan, the current Commissioner for Migration and Integration, who will assume the role of Minister for Development.
At 35 years old, Al-Abbadi-Radovan is recognized as the youngest minister in the new government.
She is an Iraqi refugee who has gained significant attention from expatriate Iraqi communities abroad, with her candidacy announced on the official Bundestag website alongside her biography.
Born on May 1, 1990, in Moscow, Al-Abbadi-Radovan graduated from Freie Universität Berlin in 2013 with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science.
She furthered her education by undertaking advanced studies in International Relations and Business Administration at Kaiserslautern University of Technology in 2017.
Al-Abbadi-Radovan joined the SPD in 2021 and was elected to the Bundestag on September 26, 2021, representing an eastern constituency recognized for its high levels of poverty and cultural diversity.
On December 8, 2021, she took the oath of office as Minister of State for Migration, Refugees, and Integration in the federal government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, marking a historic achievement as the first German of Iraqi descent to hold this sensitive position.
In her capacity, she played a pivotal role in shaping the new integration law adopted by parliament on June 15, 2023, which links language acquisition with employment and vocational training opportunities.
Al-Abbadi-Radovan represents Germany in European Union and United Nations meetings focused on migration and refugee rights, particularly addressing issues in the Middle East and Africa.
She is fluent in four languages: German, Arabic, English, and Aramaic.
