Sven-Christian Kindler
Senior Policy Advisor
Personal Profile
Focus
As Senior Policy Advisor, Sven leads ZOE Institute's work on German economic policy. Drawing on his extensive experience in economic and fiscal policy, he is developing a new economic model for Germany together with the ZOE team. To him, a sustainable economy means creating prosperity for all people, while staying within the limits of our planet.
Background
Sven was a member of the German Federal Parliament (Bundestag) from 2009 to 2025. As the spokesperson on budgetary policy for the German Green Party, he was responsible for federal budget expenditures and financing. He successfully implemented a ban on bonuses and dividends within the electricity and gas price cap, and negotiated the reform of the debt brake. It was his initiative to enshrine 'climate neutrality by 2045' in the German constitution. Sven also initiated a successful constitutional challenge to strengthen parliamentary rights during the Euro crisis. Prior to his time in the Bundestag, he studied business administration in Hanover, and worked in business controlling at Bosch Rexroth.