Reinforces Schmelzer's role as a point of contact for policy referrals within ABDA
Paul Schmelzer Joins ABDA as Political Contacts Advisor
Paul Schmelzer has joined the Federal Association of German Pharmacists' Associations e.V. (ABDA) as a political contacts advisor, strengthening the team of the political staff unit.
Schmelzer's appointment marks a return to the ABDA, having previously served as the office head of Kristine Luetke, MP, in the German Bundestag from 2024 to 2025. Prior to this, he served as the press spokesperson for Torsten Herbst, MP, from 2023 to 2024.
Before his tenure at the ABDA, Schmelzer held a position as a political advisor for the Association of Private Health Insurers. His extensive experience in political roles within the German Bundestag is expected to be a valuable asset to the ABDA.
Ralf Denda, the head of the political staff unit at the ABDA, is the individual to whom Schmelzer reports. Schmelzer's role at the ABDA began on March 15.
However, publicly accessible sources do not provide specific details about Schmelzer's political background or roles prior to becoming a political contacts advisor at the ABDA. For a more comprehensive understanding of his career, it may be necessary to consult ABDA’s official communications, professional biographies, or specific German political directories and resources not covered in this search.
Schmelzer's extensive background in politics, having worked as a political contacts advisor at the ABDA and previously serving as an office head in the German Bundestag, positions him well for discussing matters of policy-and-legislation with relevant stakeholders. His appointment at the ABDA is significant, given the organization's focus on general-news and policy-related issues within the pharmacy sector.
