University authorities at the University of Potsdam are investigating claims of academic dishonesty against Saskia Ludwig, with suspected plagiarism in her work under examination. - Saskia Ludwig is under investigation for suspected plagiarism activities.
Saskia Ludwig, a member of the German Bundestag since 2025, finds herself at the centre of a plagiarism investigation concerning her doctoral thesis at the University of Potsdam. As of late July 2025, no official update or conclusive outcome has been made public regarding this matter.
Ludwig's dissertation has been under scrutiny since July 21, 2025, when plagiarism allegations were reported. However, there is no publicly available information about a final determination or official position from the university or relevant authorities on the matter.
It is important to note that this investigation is distinct from other plagiarism controversies linked to the University of Potsdam at the same time. In a separate case, plagiarism allegations against Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf, an SPD constitutional court candidate, were proven false.
Ludwig, a former CDU state chairwoman and current Bundestag member, is a critic of Brosius-Gersdorf. She has publicly expressed her reservations about Brosius-Gersdorf's election to the Federal Constitutional Court due to her stance on certain issues. Ludwig considers Brosius-Gersdorf not electable.
The election of Brosius-Gersdorf to the Federal Constitutional Court has been controversial due to her stance on abortions and her positive stance on a corona vaccination obligation. This controversy led to the temporary removal of the election of two new judges and one judge for the Federal Constitutional Court from the agenda of the Bundestag, but a short expert opinion cleared Brosius-Gersdorf of plagiarism suspicions.
Prior to her political career, Ludwig served as CDU state chairwoman from 2010 to 2012 and a member of the state parliament from 2004 to 2025. She had also demanded that Brosius-Gersdorf step down from her position due to plagiarism suspicions, but those allegations against Brosius-Gersdorf were proven false.
As the investigation into Ludwig's doctoral thesis continues, monitoring official university announcements or reliable news sources for updates beyond the current publicly known status may be necessary to stay informed.
The Commission, amidst this ongoing investigation, has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment, a matter that falls under policy-and-legislation and politics, as general-news continues to follow the progress of Saskia Ludwig's plagiarism allegations.
While plagiarism controversies surrounding the University of Potsdam persist, with false accusations being proven against Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf in a distinct case, the general public waits for an official update or outcome regarding Ludwig's dissertation scandal, which remains a major point of interest in the realm of news and policy discussions.
