12 Facts About Daniela Ludwig

Daniela Ludwig is a German politician of the Christian Social Union who has been serving as a member of the since 2002.

Daniela Ludwig joined the Christian Social Union in Bavaria at the age of 18.

Daniela Ludwig sits on the district council of the Rosenheim.

From 2019 until 2021, Daniela Ludwig served as Commissioner on Narcotic Drugs at the Federal Ministry of Health in the government of Chancellor Merkel, succeeding Marlene Mortler.

Daniela Ludwig's appointment was criticised by opposition politicians and activists due to her lack of experience on drug policy.

Later that year Daniela Ludwig sparked a debate on legalising cannabis, and stated that she wanted to find a compromise on liberalising the prohibition for personal recreational use.

Daniela Ludwig called for a comprehensive ban on advertisements for smoking, including e-cigarettes.

Since 2022, Daniela Ludwig has been serving as chairwoman of the chairman of the Committee on the Scrutiny of Elections, Immunity and the Rules of Procedure.

Daniela Ludwig is a member of the Committee on Education, Research and Technology Assessment.

In June 2017, Daniela Ludwig voted against Germany's introduction of same-sex marriage.

In 2019 Daniela Ludwig received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for charitable engagement.

Daniela Ludwig married Florian Daniela Ludwig, teacher and city councillor, in 2010.