Society: Karin Prien: I Am a Jewish Minister

Although she was not professingly religious, she wanted to contribute her family history to her work in the ministry: this was announced by education minister Karin Prien in an interview. Jewish life should become more visible.

She is the first woman at the cabinet table who has Jewish roots. This is also to be reflected in her work as Minister of Education.

She is the first woman at the cabinet table who has Jewish roots. This is also to be reflected in her work as Minister of Education.

Berlin (dpa) – The new Minister of Education and Family Affairs Karin Prien (CDU) wants to make Jewish life visible in Germany and also bring her Jewish family background into her work. "It is a real problem when Jews are primarily seen as victims," the 59-year-old told the newspapers of the Funke media group. Of course, one has to talk about anti-Semitism. "But I am very much advocating that we focus more on how very Jewish culture, Jewish thin…

The new Minister of Education and Family Affairs, Karin Prien, intends to incorporate her Jewish family background into her work in the ministry. "I am now the first woman at the cabinet table whose family was largely persecuted and exterminated by the National Socialists," Prien told the newspapers of the Funke Media Group (Saturday editions). This connects her with many Jews. "In that sense, I am a Jewish minister, even though I don't belong t…

Education and Family Minister Karin Prien talks about her plans for families, their Jewish roots – and rules for gender.