Bengt Axel Bergt (born 7 May 1982) is a German politician of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) who was elected the

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for Segeberg – Stormarn-Mitte in the 2021 German federal election.

Early life and career

Bergt was born in Luckenwalde. From 2015 to 2021, Bergt worked for

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. During that time, he served as deputy chair of the

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and as chair of the European Works Council from 2020 to 2021.

Political career

Bergt became a member of the German Bundestag in the 2021 German federal election, representing the Segeberg – Stormarn-Mitte district. In parliament, he has since been serving on the Committee on Climate Action and Energy and the Committee on Petitions. Within his parliamentary group, Bergt belongs to the Parliamentary Left, a left-wing movement.

Other activities

* Federal Network Agency for Electricity, Gas, Telecommunications, Post and Railway (BNetzA), Alternate Member of the Advisory Board (since 2022) * German Industry Initiative for Energy Efficiency (DENEFF), Member of the Parliamentary Advisory Board

Personal life

Bergt was a drummer in a punk band.

References

1982 births Living people Members of the Bundestag for the Social Democratic Party of Germany Members of the Bundestag 2021–2025 Members of the Bundestag for Schleswig-Holstein German drummers People from Luckenwalde {{Germany-SPD-politician-stub