Bernd Lucke

Bernd Lucke, born on August nineteenth, nineteen sixty-two, is a distinguished German economist and professor, known for his significant contributions to both academia and politics. He served as a professor of economics at the University of Hamburg, where he laid the groundwork for his future political endeavors.

In two thousand thirteen, Lucke co-founded the Alternative for Germany (AfD), a political party that emerged as a response to the changing landscape of German politics. He took on the role of federal chairman, leading the party until July two thousand fifteen, when he was displaced in a leadership election. This shift marked a turning point for Lucke, as the party began to adopt more extremist positions under the new leadership of Frauke Petry.

During his tenure with the AfD, Lucke was elected as a member of the European Parliament in two thousand fourteen, where he served a full five-year term. However, following his departure from the AfD, he, along with other former members, established a new political party called We Citizens, previously known as Liberal-Konservative Reformer.

Despite his efforts, Lucke was unable to secure reelection in two thousand nineteen. Since then, he has returned to his academic roots, continuing to influence the field of economics through his teaching and research.