Bernhard Zimniok (born 21 June 1953) is a German politician and former Bundeswehr colonel who is serving as an Alternative for Germany Member of the European Parliament.[3]
Bernhard Zimniok | |
|---|---|
| Member of the European Parliament for Germany | |
| Assumed office 2 July 2019[1][2] | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | German |
| Political party | Alternative for Germany |
| Profession | Soldier, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Germany |
| Branch/service | Bundeswehr |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Unit | Airborne division |
Zimniok served in the German army for fifteen years as part of the airborne division and attained the rank of lieutenant colonel. He also served as part of the diplomatic protection unit at the German embassies in Damascus and Islamabad, and was a security advisor in Africa and the Middle East.[4] He first joined the AfD party in 2015 in response to the refugee crisis. In 2019, he was elected to the European Parliament where he sits as part of the Identity and Democracy group. He also serves on the Committee of Foreign Affairs.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Key dates ahead". European Parliament. 20 May 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ "Key dates ahead". BBC News. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
- ^ "Alle Gewählte in alphabetischer Reihenfolge". Der Bundeswahlleiter (in German). Retrieved 2 December 2019.
- ^ Johannes Reichart (15 March 2019). "Diplomat mit islamkritischer Botschaft: AfD-Kandidat Zimniok". BR24 (in German). Bayerischer Rundfunk. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ "Home | Bernhard ZIMNIOK | Abgeordnete | Europäisches Parlament" (in German). 21 June 1953. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
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