Holger Hansen
About Holger Hansen
Holger Hansen is a Senior Correspondent at Thomson Reuters, specializing in German federal politics and key ministries. With over 30 years of experience, he covers a range of policy areas including labor, social, and economic policies.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Holger Hansen has served as a Senior Correspondent at Thomson Reuters since 1994, accumulating 30 years of experience in this role. His reporting focuses on significant ministries within the German federal government, including the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Federal Ministry of Finance, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, and the Federal Ministry for Housing, Urban Development and Building. Hansen's extensive coverage of German federal politics includes institutions such as the Bundestag, Bundesrat, and the federal government.
Education and Expertise
Holger Hansen has a robust educational background in political and economic studies. He studied at Kölner Journalistenschule e.V., where he earned the Fachjournalist Wirtschaft und Politik from 1987 to 1991. He then attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), obtaining a Master of Science (Econ) in 1993, focusing on Western European governmental systems and EU politics. Additionally, he studied at Universität zu Köln, achieving a Vordiplom in economics with a social science orientation from 1989 to 1991. Hansen's expertise encompasses skilled labor, immigration, and refugee issues.
Background
Holger Hansen has dedicated his career to reporting on various policy areas within German federal politics. His work encompasses labor market dynamics, social policy, tax policy, budget and financial policy, economic policy, climate protection, construction, and housing. Hansen places particular emphasis on the governmental coalition of SPD, Bündnis 90/Die Grünen, and FDP, with a focus on Bündnis 90/Die Grünen at both federal and state levels.
Achievements
Throughout his tenure at Thomson Reuters, Holger Hansen has established himself as a knowledgeable source on German federal politics. His reporting has provided insights into key ministries and policy areas, contributing to a better understanding of the complexities within the German political landscape. Hansen's focus on skilled labor, immigration, and social issues has positioned him as a significant voice in discussions surrounding these topics.