Robert Habeck is one of the most influential political figures of recent years. Combining political leadership with a background in the humanities, he is one of the most prominent voices in social discourse.

He was a member of the Bundestag until September 2025 and served as Vice-Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action from 2021 to 2025. Previously, he led Bündnis 90/Die Grünen and served as a minister and deputy prime minister in Schleswig-Holstein for many years. His political work has focused on issues of transformation, responsibility, and social obligation.
Born in Lübeck in 1969, Habeck studied philosophy, German language and literature, and philology in Freiburg, Hamburg, and Roskilde in Denmark. He earned his doctorate in philosophy in 2000. For over a decade, he worked as a freelance writer alongside his wife, Andrea Paluch. He entered politics in 2002, taking on the roles of state chairman, parliamentary party leader and, just a few years later, minister.

Habeck’s political approach was to consider issues holistically, whether they concerned energy  transition, the environment, agriculture, or digitalisation. He didn’t just want to regulate; he wanted to enable. In his speeches and public appearances, he was clearly more interested in finding comprehensible solutions than providing simple answers. Even as a federal minister, he has remained true to this approach. Amidst global crises, economic uncertainty and social tensions, he has always tried to promote cooperation in politics.

Robert Habeck also brings this attitude to his role as a speaker. With a clear moral compass and
a willingness to engage in dialogue, he does not talk about ready-made truths, but about experiences. His audience does not hear slogans, but an invitation to reflect and a reminder that they can be part of the solution.

Picture | Copyright: Bündnis 90/Die Grünen im Bundestag/Kaminski