Christian Sauter (politician)

Christian Sauter (born 11 February 1980) is a German politician of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) who has been serving as a member of the Bundestag from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia since 2017.

Early life and education
Sauter was born in Rinteln in 1980 and grew up in the Extertal, where he still lives today. After passing his Abitur (A-levels) at the Gymnasium Barntrup and completing his military service, he completed his studies in 2006 as a graduate industrial engineer (FH) in the field of logistics and subsequently became active in this field. He is an active member of the Association of German Armed Forces Reservists.

Political career
Sauter became a member of the Bundestag after the 2017 German federal election. In parliament, he has been serving a member of the Defence Committee.

In February 2024, Sauter announced that he would not stand in the 2025 federal elections.