Definition
Bernd Fabritius (born 23 May 1949) is a German politician affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). He served as a member of the Bundestag from 1998 to 2009 and held the office of Parliamentary State Secretary at the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development between 2005 and 2009.
Overview
Born in Hamburg, Fabrius pursued an academic education in agricultural sciences before entering public service. His parliamentary career was based on representing the federal state of Schleswig‑Holstein. During his tenure in the Bundestag, he focused on issues related to development policy, agricultural affairs, and European cooperation. As Parliamentary State Secretary, he assisted the Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development in managing Germany’s international development assistance programmes, with particular emphasis on partnerships in Latin America and the Caribbean. After leaving the Bundestag, Fabrius remained active in development circles, serving on advisory boards and participating in bilateral parliamentary friendship groups, notably the German‑Brazilian group.
Etymology / Origin
The surname “Fabritius” is a Latinized form derived from the medieval occupational name “Faber,” meaning “smith” or “craftsman.” Such Latinized surnames were commonly adopted in Central Europe during the Renaissance and early modern periods, especially among scholars, clergy, and the mercantile class.
Characteristics
- Political affiliation: Christian Democratic Union (CDU)
- Legislative service: Member of the German Bundestag (1998‑2009) representing Schleswig‑Holstein.
- Executive role: Parliamentary State Secretary, Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (2005‑2009).
- Policy focus: International development cooperation, agricultural policy, and European bilateral relations.
- Post‑parliamentary engagement: Participation in development advisory bodies and parliamentary friendship groups, emphasizing German‑South American relations.
Related Topics
- Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU)
- Bundestag (German Federal Parliament)
- Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
- German development policy in the 2000s
- Germany–Brazil parliamentary relations
- Occupational surnames derived from Latin “Faber” (smith)