Detlef Kühn (born 1944) is a German politician and public servant. He is recognized for his contributions to German politics as a member of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) and for his later work in public broadcasting.
Kühn began his political career with the FDP, eventually securing a seat in the Bundestag, the German federal parliament. He served as a Member of the Bundestag from 1980 to 1983. During this period, Kühn also held a significant executive role, being appointed Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry for Research and Technology. In this capacity, he played a part in shaping Germany's scientific and technological policies.
Following his political tenure, Detlef Kühn transitioned into a career in public media. He worked for Deutschlandfunk, one of Germany's prominent national public radio broadcasters, contributing to its programming and journalistic endeavors. His career reflects a blend of political leadership and engagement in public information dissemination.