Born on 7 December 1964 in Feldkirchen-Westerham; Roman Catholic
Since November 2008
Federal Minister of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection
1981 to 1985
Trained as a radio and television technician; passed journeyman examination
Since 1985
Member of the CSU
1988 to 1990
Attended technical college, obtained qualification as state-certified electrician
1990 to 1994
Worked in systems electronics in helicopter development
1994 to 1998
Member of the Bavarian State Assembly
Since 1995
Member of the CSU Party Executive and the Upper Bavaria District Executive
Since 1998
Member of the German Bundestag
Since 1999
Vice-District-Chairwoman for Upper Bavaria
2002 to 2005
Vice-Chairwoman of the CSU state group in the German Bundestag
Since 2005
Member of the Executive of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the German Bundestag
Since 2007
Secretary and member of the Presidium of the CSU
