Joachim Zeller [SEP] position held
Joachim Zeller
Joachim Zeller (born 1 July 1952) is a German politician who served as Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 2009 until 2019. He is a member of the Christian Democratic Union, part of the European People's Party.
Early life and career.
Born in Opole, Upper Silesia, Zeller attended the Humboldt University of Berlin. From 1977 to 1992, he was employed at the university library as a research associate. From 1996 to 2006, he served as mayor of the Berlin
Diepgen’s administration and tabled a motion of no-confidence in Diepgen, accusing him of mismanagement and corruption. Diepgen resigned, and Klaus Wowereit became acting mayor.
Ahead of the 2002 federal elections, Diepgen resigned as chairman of the CDU in Berlin after having failed to secure the top position on the party’s list for the elections. He was succeeded by Joachim Zeller.
Life after politics.
Following his resignation in 2001, Diepgen joined the Berlin office of German law firm Thümmel, Schütze & Partner.