Julia Klöckner and Jörg Pilawa are romantically involved as a couple.
Prominent German Politician and Television Presenter Confirm Romance
Julia Klöckner, the President of the Bundestag (Germany's federal parliament), and Jörg Pilawa, a well-known television presenter, have confirmed their romantic relationship publicly in August 2025.
According to reports, they met through mutual friends at a social gathering in Guldental, the hometown of Julia Klöckner. Since then, they have been seen spending time together, including in Klöckner’s rural constituency near Bad Kreuznach, and their families have also met and mingled.
Both Klöckner and Pilawa have chosen to keep details about their relationship private, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a boundary between their personal lives and their public roles. Their union is notable as it brings together two figures from different public spheres—politics and media—and has attracted public and media interest in Germany.
On request from the German Press Agency (dpa), the couple stated that they generally refuse to make statements or give interviews about their relationship.
Julia Klöckner
Julia Klöckner (52) served as Federal Minister of Agriculture from 2018 to 2021 under Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU). She was also the party's deputy federal chairwoman for ten years before becoming the federal treasurer in 2022. Klöckner was elected as Bundestag President in March 2021. She is divorced.
Jörg Pilawa
Jörg Pilawa (59) is a father of four and has been separated from his wife for three and a half years. He is one of the best-known faces in German entertainment television. He has moderated shows such as "NDR Talk Show," "Frag doch mal die Maus," "Rette die Million," "Herzblatt," and "Das Quiz."
In summary:
| Person | Role | |------------------|-------------------------------| | Julia Klöckner | President of the Bundestag, German politician | | Jörg Pilawa | Television presenter |
| How They Met | Through mutual friends at a social event in Guldental (Klöckner’s hometown) |
| Public Notes | Relationship confirmed in August 2025, privacy emphasized by both |
Klöckner unsuccessfully attempted to become Minister President in the 2011 and 2016 state elections in Rhineland-Palatinate. From 2021 to 2025, she was the economic policy spokeswoman for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag.
Both Julia Klöckner and Jörg Pilawa have chosen to prioritize privacy in their relationship, but their union has drawn attention due to their distinct roles in the public sphere – politics and entertainment respectively. Despite their busy schedules, they have managed to find time for entertainment activities together.
