Council of Political Affairs

Dr. Ehrhart Körting

A former Senator of the Interior for the State of Berlin and a leading German voice in dialogue between the state and religious communities.

About

Ehrhart Körting is a German statesman and jurist who served as Senator of the Interior for the State of Berlin, where he was responsible for internal security, governance, and community relations in the German capital. A long-serving member of the Berlin Senate, he became one of Germany's most respected voices on the relationship between the state, security, and religious communities.

He is widely recognised for his pioneering work in dialogue between public institutions and Berlin's Muslim communities, advancing an approach grounded in integration, mutual understanding, and the rule of law. He brings to the Organisation a rare command of internal governance, security policy, and intercultural dialogue.

His career includes:

  • Senator of the Interior, State of Berlin
  • Senator of Justice, State of Berlin
  • Member of the Berlin Senate
  • Architect of state–community dialogue initiatives in Berlin

Areas of Expertise

  • Internal security and governance
  • State–community relations
  • Intercultural and interreligious dialogue
  • Rule of law and public administration
  • Integration policy
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