Queen's memorable encounters in the political realm of Berlin, hailing from Kuhschiss Hagen
Green Party MP Sandra Stein Adjusts to Life in Berlin's Bundestag
Sandra Stein, a Green party MP from Sundern-Hagen, has been making waves in Berlin's political scene for over 100 days now. A newcomer in the Greens' faction, Stein has been persistent in voicing her demands and concerns.
Stein, who hails from the picturesque Sauerland region, finds "political Berlin" thrilling, engrossing, and impressive. However, the city's fast pace and intensity are a stark contrast to her rural roots, where she is known as the shooting queen. In 2024, she was chosen for this honour in a local shooting festival by Stefan Appelhans.
Balancing her political career with family life is a challenge Stein shares with her fellow MP, Buchheister. Buchheister, an MP from Arnsberg, is a mother of three and enjoys spending her weekends at home, supported by her grandparents in the village. Both politicians find the rhythm between their work in Berlin and their constituency refreshing.
Stein's special area of focus is SMEs and crafts. She is a regular member of the Economic and Energy Committee and a deputy member of the "Work and Social Affairs" and "Digital and State Modernisation" committees. To aid her in her duties, she employs six staff members in Berlin and her constituency office.
The start of Stein's tenure in Berlin was unusual due to the parallel structure with the old parliament. Despite this, she has been actively engaging in debates, expressing her worries about the implications of Friedrich Merz's failure for German democracy. She was particularly concerned by many speeches from the AfD and the size of their faction.
Buchheister also made her mark in the Bundestag, speaking in the plenary for the first time to discuss climate protection and the economy. Her first speech was in response to an AfD motion, a moment she acknowledges carries a significant responsibility. Initially nervous, Buchheister felt composed at the podium, drawing on her rural roots and the support of her constituents.
Stein finds the Bundestag and Reichstag workplace impressive and rich in history. Buchheister, on the other hand, finds the rhythm between her work in Berlin and her constituency refreshing. Their unique experiences and perspectives, combined with their dedication to their roles, make them valuable additions to the Bundestag.
The constituency of Sundern-Hagen, where both Buchheister and Stein represent, is often referred to as "Cow Shit Hagen". Despite the colourful nickname, the region is known for its unique festivals and parties, a stark contrast to the formalities of Berlin's political scene.
As newcomers in the Bundestag, both Stein and Buchheister are making their mark, bringing their rural roots and unique perspectives to the heart of German politics. Their dedication to their roles, combined with their commitment to their constituents, promises an exciting future for German politics.
Sandra Stein, during her time in Berlin's Bundestag, maintains an interest in education-and-self-development as well, frequently discussing the importance of nurturing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and crafts.
Apart from politics, Sandra Stein and her fellow MP Buchheister often engage in general-news discussions, such as the recent development in sports, like her exceptional feat at the local shooting festival in 2024, which brought her the title of shooting queen.
