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Katharina Focke
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Katharina Focke (1975)
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| Federal Minister for Youth, Family and Health | |
| In office 15 December 1972 – 14 December 1976 |
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| Preceded by | Käte Strobel |
| Succeeded by | Antje Huber |
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| Born | 8 October 1922 Bonn, Germany |
| Died | 10 July 2016 (aged 93) Cologne, Germany |
| Political party | Social Democratic Party (SPD) |
Katharina Focke (born October 8, 1922 – died July 10, 2016) was a German politician. She was a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD). From 1972 to 1976, she served as the Federal Minister for Youth, Family and Health. This means she was in charge of government programs for young people, families, and health.
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About Katharina Focke's Life
Early Life and Education
Katharina Focke was born in Bonn, Germany. She loved learning and studied many different subjects. She went to the University of Zürich to study economics. Later, she studied English, German, and History at the University of Hamburg. She also traveled to the United States to study political science at the University of Oklahoma. In 1954, she earned a special degree called a Ph.D.
Starting a Political Career
Katharina Focke joined the Social Democratic Party (SPD) in 1964. This party is one of the main political groups in Germany. Just two years later, in 1966, she was elected to the parliament in Düsseldorf. This was an important step in her political journey.
In 1969, she was elected to the Bundestag. The Bundestag is like the main parliament or congress of Germany. It's where laws are made for the whole country.
Working with the Chancellor
After joining the Bundestag, Katharina Focke was chosen by Chancellor Willy Brandt. A Chancellor is like the prime minister or head of government in Germany. She became the Parliamentary Secretary to the Chancellery. In this role, she helped the Chancellor with important tasks. She also worked on issues related to Europe.
Minister for Youth, Family, and Health
In 1972, Katharina Focke was given a very important job. She became the Federal Minister for Youth, Family, and Health. This meant she was responsible for policies and programs that helped young people, families, and public health across Germany. She held this position for four years, until 1976.
Later Years and Retirement
Katharina Focke continued to serve in the Bundestag until 1980. After that, she took on a new role in European politics. From 1980 to 1989, she worked at the European Parliament. This parliament helps make laws for many countries in Europe.
After her long career in politics, Katharina Focke retired. She lived in Cologne, Germany. She passed away on July 10, 2016, at the age of 93. She is remembered as an important figure in German politics, especially for her work with families and young people.
