Dr. Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann is a Member of the European Parliament, where she serves as Chair of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence, playing a key role in shaping European defense policy and international security strategies. Prior to her election to the European Parliament, she chaired the Defence Committee in the German Bundestag, advocating for a strong and modernized military policy. Earlier in her career, she served as Deputy Mayor of Düsseldorf, focusing on urban development and security. She holds a doctorate in political science from LMU Munich, specializing in media and communication studies, and has extensive experience in strategic communication from her time in the publishing industry.