Ingrid Pahlmann


Ingrid Pahlmann is a German politician of the Christian Democratic Union who has served as a member of the Bundestag from the state of Lower Saxony from 2013 to 2017, from 2019 to 2021 and again since 2024.

Political career

Pahlmann became a member of the Bundestag again in 2019, representing the Gifhorn – Peine district. She is a member of the Committee for Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth.

Early life and education

Pahlmann completed her secondary education with a vocational diploma and then pursued training as a rural housekeeper. Following this, she attended the Rural Household Management School in Celle and Hildesheim for two years, successfully graduating as a state-certified rural household management supervisor. Professionally, she worked as a trainer in rural household management, applying her expertise within her own agricultural business.
In 2024, Pahlmann announced that she isn't seeking re-election for Bundestag.

Political positions

In June 2017, Pahlmann voted against her parliamentary group’s majority and in favor of Germany's introduction of same-sex marriage.