Education
1973: Graduate in sociology.
Member of the European Parliament politician
1973: Graduate in sociology.
1973: Graduate in sociology
Since October 2000, taught intermittently at the Faculty for Social Sciences, Ruhr University, Bochum
1974-1978: Chairman of the Young Socialists, Western Westphalia district.
He is also a member of the Delegation for relations with the United States. 1978-2000: Member of the Western Westphalia Social Democratic Party of Germany District Executive
1984-1994: Member of Soest District Council
since 1994: Member of the European Parliament
1991-1999: Member of the WDR Broadcasting Council.