Valentin Abel
Valentin Abel | |
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| Born | February 7, 1991 Künzelsau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Years active | 2017–2025 |
| Known for | Member of the Bundestag for Schwäbisch Hall – Hohenlohe (2021–2025) |
Valentin Abel (born 7 February 1991) is a German political figure who represented the constituency of Schwäbisch Hall – Hohenlohe as a Member of the Bundestag from 2021 until 2025, affiliated with the Free Democratic Party (FDP). Prior to his tenure in the Bundestag, he served as the head of the Young Liberals in Baden-Württemberg and was an FDP candidate during the 2019 European Parliament elections.
Early life and education
Abel was born on 7 February 1991 in Künzelsau, located in Baden-Württemberg. He completed his primary and secondary schooling in Osterburken. Between 2010 and 2011, he undertook voluntary service with the German Red Cross. Abel pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration degree at the University of Mannheim from 2011 to 2014, including an academic semester at the University of Edinburgh in 2013. Subsequently, he earned a Master of Business Administration at Mannheim between 2014 and 2016, which incorporated a semester abroad at Maastricht University in 2015.
Career
Abel led the Young Liberals in Baden-Württemberg from 2017 through 2021. He stood as an FDP candidate in the European Parliament election held in 2019. In the federal election of 2021, he obtained a seat in the Bundestag representing Schwäbisch Hall – Hohenlohe, positioned twelfth on the FDP’s party list. His term ended without reelection in 2025. Throughout his time in office, Abel was a member of committees focused on Climate Protection and Energy, European Union Affairs, and Transportation.
Political positions
During the Russo-Ukrainian War, Abel advocated for supplying arms to Ukraine.
Web
- Valentin Abel – Bundestag profile