Britta Müller: New impulses for Brandenburg's health policy!

Britta Müller: New impulses for Brandenburg's health policy!

Britta Müller has established herself as a central figure in Brandenburg's healthcare system during her political career. As the non-party health minister of the Sahra Wagenknecht – Reason and Justice (BSW) alliance, she has been in office since she was appointed by Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke on December 11, 2024. Müller, who was born on December 24, 1971 in Eberswalde-Finow, is divorced and the mother of two daughters. Her residence is in Potsdam.

After more than 25 years, she left the SPD in autumn 2024, where she previously worked as a member of the state parliament and health policy spokeswoman for the SPD parliamentary group from 2014 to 2019. In her new role at BSW, Müller sees the opportunity to focus more intensively on people's concerns and concerns. She describes her joining the party as a well-considered decision and emphasizes the need to bring a human perspective to politics. BSW state leader Friederike Benda praised Müller and declared her a “tailwind” for the party.

Innovations in healthcare

Under Müller's leadership, the BSW has already achieved several successes in the health sector. This includes an increase in funding for hospital funding and support for people who have suffered health damage from the corona vaccination. The party is also committed to overcoming two-tier medicine.

In her political career, Müller has not only focused on the needs of citizens, but also on her comprehensive training in the areas of health and care. Before her ministerial career, she was head of the nursing care fund at AOK Saxony-Anhalt from 2020 to 2024 and has an impressive professional career behind her, which includes, among other things, self-employment in the healthcare sector, academic degrees in gerontology and health sciences as well as various management positions.

Health policy decisions

The upcoming state elections next year will be characterized by numerous discussions about health policy in Brandenburg. All parties agree that the need for more doctors and improved care is urgent, especially in rural regions. The BSW election program highlights measures that focus on supporting municipal sponsorship of medical facilities and on maintaining all 66 hospital locations in the state.

In comparison to other parties, the BSW is calling for, among other things, a rescue package for loss-making clinics and a care cost cap to support home care. The goal is not only to improve health care, but also to ensure fair access to medical services.

It is crucial for the state of Brandenburg to proactively address the challenges in the health sector. The political landscape is aware of this responsibility and sees the upcoming 2024 election as an opportunity to initiate urgent reforms.

The challenges in the healthcare system will be discussed loudly in the coming months and highlighted through various party programs on the topic of health. Müller in particular will be at the center of this discussion as she leads the BSW and plays a key role in shaping Brandenburg's health policy agenda.

For further interest in Britta Müller's career, you can visit the website of the Brandenburg Ministry of Health and Social Affairs (https://mgs.brandenburg.de/mgs/de/ministerium/ministerin-britta-mueller/). For a more detailed comparison of the parties' health policy programs, the electoral program analysis by rbb24 offers valuable insights. Current developments regarding Britta Müller can also be found on the rbb24 page.