CDU economic expert Graeff steps down from his parliamentary position - CDU Economist Gräff Steps Down from Position
Christian Gräff Steps Down from Berlin's Parliament After a Decade of Service
Christian Gräff, a well-known economic expert and a prominent member of the Berlin CDU faction, has announced his resignation from the state parliament, effective September 30, 2025. Gräff, who has served for almost two legislative periods, made the announcement in the "Tagesspiegel".
Gräff, who has been a continuously elected member of the state parliament since 2016, has served for ten years in the district office. Prior to his tenure in the parliament, he served as district mayor of Marzahn-Hellersdorf from 2006 to 2016.
In the parliament, Gräff has made a name for himself with economic topics. He currently serves as the speaker of the CDU faction for urban development, economy, and energy. As a member of the Berlin CDU faction, he has been a key figure in shaping policy in these areas.
Gräff's decision to resign was influenced by becoming a father this year. He expressed a desire to seek a better balance between his personal and professional life and to pursue new opportunities. He intends to allow his successor sufficient time to transition into the role smoothly.
Gräff is also the state chairman of the Mittelstands- und Wirtschaftsunion Berlin (MIT), a position he will relinquish alongside his parliamentary duties.
Gräff stated that he wants to start something new and is taking a short break before seeking a new challenge. The exact details of his future plans are not yet known, but he expressed his gratitude for the support he has received during his time in public service.
Gräff's resignation comes at a time when the CDU faction is preparing for the upcoming elections. His departure will likely create a vacancy that will need to be filled by a new member. The CDU faction has not yet announced any plans for his replacement.
[1] Source: Tagesspiegel, Date of Publication: TBD
- The upcoming elections will be a significant challenge for the CDU faction as they prepare to find a replacement for Christian Gräff, who has announced his resignation from Berlin's parliament, citing personal reasons and the desire for a new challenge.
- In light of Christian Gräff's resignation, policy debates in areas such as urban development, economy, and energy, which have been influenced by his contributions as a speaker of the CDU faction, will likely undergo a shift in the upcoming policy-and-legislation discourse, particularly within the politics realm of general news.
