Bremen politics loses a pioneer with Bernt Schulte zu Berge

Bremen politics loses a pioneer with Bernt Schulte zu Berge

An important chapter of Bremen politics came to an end on May 28, 2025 when Bernt Schulte zu Mountains at the age of 83. Born on March 3, 1942 in Berlin, the former senator not only leaves the political heritage, but also a lasting impression in Bremen's civil society. Mayor Andreas Bovenschulte praised him as a respected person who was estimated across party borders. Schulte zu Berge was active in Bremen politics from 1995 to 2001 and held a variety of roles, including as a senator for construction, transport and urban development as well as for internal, culture and sport.

During his terms, he faced numerous challenges and focused on the settlement policy of commercial companies and the improvement of the tram line network. His policy was characterized by a good knack for the concerns of the citizens: inside. Weser-Kurier reports that Schulte zu Berge back from his post in 2001 and then worked as a management consultant.

a life in the service of the community

Bernt Schulte zu Berge studied social science and history at the University of Hamburg and the University of Amsterdam from 1965 to 1972 and received his doctorate on Dr. phil. His career began in the political environment when he was chairman of the European Federalist Student Association from 1968 to 1969 and then worked for the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. From 1974 he played an important role as the managing director of the Bremen business associations and headed the educational system of employers' associations in Bremen. Friends and companions mention his commitment to civil society, for example as the state chairman of the German Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft, a task that he carried out with a lot of devotion until 2015.

Schulte zu Berge was also a formative person of the CDU Bremen, who was founded in 1946. He was a member of the Bremen Citizenship for over 20 years and participated in various deputations and committees. From 1975 to 1985 he was heavily involved in the CDU state board. The CDU Bremen now has 1,840 members and has always played an important role in Bremen politics.

a lasting legacy

The political success he achieved and his tireless commitment to the community remain well with the citizens: inside of Bremen. With his death, Bremen not only loses a former senator, but also a person who has always campaigned for the interests of the city and its residents. In memory of Bernt Schulte zu Berge, Bremen politics will be continued, but his legacy will continue to live in the hearts of people for a long time.