German Green Party MP Stephanie Aeffner Passes Away at 48
The Bundestag member, known for her advocacy in social justice and disability rights, died unexpectedly, leaving colleagues and supporters in mourning.
- Stephanie Aeffner, a Green Party Bundestag representative from Pforzheim, has died suddenly at the age of 48.
- Aeffner was a prominent advocate for social policy, focusing on child poverty, asylum and refugee issues, and disability rights.
- She served as Baden-Württemberg's state disability commissioner from 2016 to 2021 before entering the Bundestag in 2021.
- Colleagues described her as a passionate and dedicated figure who prioritized equity, inclusion, and social cohesion in her work.
- The cause of her death has not been disclosed, with the party requesting privacy for her friends, family, and colleagues.
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