Bernd Hüttemann
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Bernd Hüttemann, born on December 8th 1970 in Paderborn, is Secretary General of the European Movement Germany
.
Growing up in Paderborn, he studied Political Science, History and European Law at the University of Bonn
. After graduating he first worked as a PR-Consultant and for the Robert Bosch Stiftung
, later becoming a research fellow at the Institute for European Politics. Between 2000 and 2003, he accomplished various programmes for the German Federal Foreign Office
aiming to acquaint Slovakia
and Croatia
with the EU
. In this context he served, among other obligations, as a consult for the Slovak Government Office in Bratislava.
His political career began with the Young European Federalists (YEF) where he was head of office in Bonn and Brussels. Later, Bernd Hüttemann was honorary Secretary General of the “Europa Union” Germany (German UEF).
In 2003, Bernd Hüttemann became Secretary General of the European Movement Germany
, which is a network of civil society organisations also being an intermediary organisation for the German Federal Foreign Office . Hüttemann´s focus lies in the representation of interests at the European level, political communication and the coordination of European politics in Germany . He supports the idea that the negative reputation of Brussels´ lobbyists is often misleading .
Furthermore Bernd Hüttemann is board member of the European Movement International and of the Orientation Committee of Foundation EurActiv .
Hüttemann was elected to be one of the top 160 German future managers aged younger than 40 by the business magazine Capital
in 2010 .
Just lately in 2011 he became visiting lecturer at the University of Passau
(Chair of European Studies).
European Movement Germany
European Movement Germany is a non-partisan network of interest groups in the field of EU politics in Germany. It cooperates closely with all EU stakeholders on a national and European level, most particularly with the German Federal Government and the European Commission...
.
Growing up in Paderborn, he studied Political Science, History and European Law at the University of Bonn
University of Bonn
The University of Bonn is a public research university located in Bonn, Germany. Founded in its present form in 1818, as the linear successor of earlier academic institutions, the University of Bonn is today one of the leading universities in Germany. The University of Bonn offers a large number...
. After graduating he first worked as a PR-Consultant and for the Robert Bosch Stiftung
Robert Bosch Stiftung
The Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH is one of the major German foundations associated with a private company. It holds 92% of the capital stock from Robert Bosch GmbH of 1.2 billion euros. Established in 1964, it represents the philanthropic and social endeavors of founder Robert Bosch .The purpose of...
, later becoming a research fellow at the Institute for European Politics. Between 2000 and 2003, he accomplished various programmes for the German Federal Foreign Office
Foreign Office (Germany)
The Foreign Office is the foreign ministry of Germany, a federal agency responsible for both the country's foreign politics and its relationship with the European Union. From 1871 to 1919, it was led by a Foreign Secretary, and since 1919, it has been led by the Foreign Minister of Germany...
aiming to acquaint Slovakia
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
and Croatia
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
with the EU
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
. In this context he served, among other obligations, as a consult for the Slovak Government Office in Bratislava.
His political career began with the Young European Federalists (YEF) where he was head of office in Bonn and Brussels. Later, Bernd Hüttemann was honorary Secretary General of the “Europa Union” Germany (German UEF).
In 2003, Bernd Hüttemann became Secretary General of the European Movement Germany
European Movement Germany
European Movement Germany is a non-partisan network of interest groups in the field of EU politics in Germany. It cooperates closely with all EU stakeholders on a national and European level, most particularly with the German Federal Government and the European Commission...
, which is a network of civil society organisations also being an intermediary organisation for the German Federal Foreign Office . Hüttemann´s focus lies in the representation of interests at the European level, political communication and the coordination of European politics in Germany . He supports the idea that the negative reputation of Brussels´ lobbyists is often misleading .
Furthermore Bernd Hüttemann is board member of the European Movement International and of the Orientation Committee of Foundation EurActiv .
Hüttemann was elected to be one of the top 160 German future managers aged younger than 40 by the business magazine Capital
Capital (German magazine)
The Capital is a German-language business magazine published by Gruner + Jahr. It was established in 1962.Since 1970 it has published annually a hierarchy of mainstream artists and their ranking within the art market and mainstream art world, called Kunstcompass...
in 2010 .
Just lately in 2011 he became visiting lecturer at the University of Passau
University of Passau
The University of Passau is a public research university located in Passau, Lower Bavaria, Germany. Founded in 1978, it is the youngest university in Bavaria and has therefore the most modern campus in the state...
(Chair of European Studies).