Julia Klöckner and Jörg Pilawa are in a romantic relationship.
German Politician Julia Klöckner and Television Presenter Jörg Pilawa Form Unlikely Pair
Julia Klöckner, a prominent figure in German politics, and Jörg Pilawa, a well-known name in German entertainment television, have recently confirmed their relationship. The couple, both in their 50s, met at a festival in Klöckner's hometown of Guldental and have since been seen regularly in her rural constituency of Bad Kreuznach.
Born on December 16, 1972, in Bad Kreuznach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Klöckner studied political science, theology, and education at the University of Mainz. She first gained public attention in 1995 as the German Wine Queen, reflecting her roots in a family vineyard region. Klöckner entered federal politics in 2002 as a member of the Bundestag for the CDU (Christian Democratic Union).
Throughout her career, Klöckner has held several significant positions. She served as Parliamentary State Secretary for Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection from 2009 to 2011, Federal Minister of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection from 2018 to 2021, and since March 2025, she has been the President of the German Bundestag. Klöckner has also been active in CDU leadership roles at both state and national levels.
Jörg Pilawa, born around 1966, is a father of four children from previous relationships and has been separated from his wife for three and a half years. He is known for hosting various popular German TV shows and has appeared in the ARD evening series "Großstadtrevier" and in the "Tatort". Pilawa has moderated shows such as "NDR Talk Show", "Frag doch mal die Maus", "Rette die Million", "Herzblatt", and "Das Quiz".
Their relationship, confirmed in 2025, symbolizes a convergence between German political leadership and media culture, drawing public and media interest while both emphasize maintaining privacy in their personal lives. Klöckner separated from her previous husband, Ralph Grieser, in 2023, and Pilawa was divorced amicably in 2022. Their union is notable for humanizing public figures who usually operate in separate spheres and illustrates the blending of politics and media influence in contemporary Germany.
Despite the public interest in their relationship, Klöckner and Pilawa fundamentally reject statements and interviews about their personal lives. Upon request, they have referred to the protection of their private sphere. This approach is consistent with Klöckner's career, as she has previously served as the deputy federal chairwoman of the CDU for ten years and attempted to become Minister President in the 2011 and 2016 state elections in Rhineland-Palatinate but was unsuccessful. In 2022, she became the federal treasurer of the CDU.
Their families also know each other, adding a personal touch to their relationship. This notable couple continues to navigate their public and private lives, demonstrating that even in the world of politics and entertainment, love can find a way.
Engaging in a departure from their usual professional spheres, the unexpected partnership of Julia Klöckner, a respected German politician, and Jörg Pilawa, a distinguished name in German entertainment television, has Politiker Klöckner and Entertainer Pilawa unveiled a fusion of political leadership and media culture, captivating public and media attention while both maintaining the preservation of their personal lives' privacy. In the already intriguing narrative of their relationship, their divergent backgrounds provide an illustration of the amalgamation of politics and media prominence in modern Germany.
