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Michael von der Schulenburg

As a Member of the European Parliament, I work on issues of peace, security, and international order. Previously, I held senior positions for the United Nations and other international organizations for many years, primarily in conflict and crisis situations. My work combines practical experience with analytical engagement – ​​with the aim of understanding political contexts and developing viable solutions.

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What I Do

Peace & Conflict Analysis

In my work, I analyze intra-state and international conflicts with a focus on their political, social, and institutional causes. This is based on practical experience in conflict and post-war societies.

International Security & Diplomacy

I analyze issues of international security, diplomacy, and conflict prevention from both an analytical and practical perspective. Experiences from negotiation and crisis contexts are directly integrated into my work.

United Nations & Multilateral Institutions

A central focus of my work is the role of the United Nations and multilateral institutions. In this context, I address their capabilities, limitations, and the need for reform in current international conflicts.

Statehood, Governance & Political Order

I analyze questions of statehood, political order, and governance, particularly in fragile and conflict-prone contexts. The focus is on the interplay between institutional structures and political reality.

Education

1977-1978
École nationale d’administration (ENA), Paris

Public Administration (Postgraduate)

I studied public administration and focused on the institutional foundations of government action and administrative decision-making processes.

1971-1972
London School of Economics (LSE), London

Public Finance & Decision Theory (Exchange)

As an exchange student, I focused on public finance and decision theory, deepening my analytical approach to government policy.

1969-1975
Freie Universität Berlin

Economics & Philosophy (Diploma in Economics)

I studied economics and philosophy and graduated in 1975 with a degree in economics. My studies focused on topics such as public finance, theories of justice, and governmental responsibility.

Experience

2012-present
European Parliament, Brussels

Member of the European Parliament

In my current work as a Member of the European Parliament, I deal with issues of foreign, security and peace policy, as well as the role of the international order in a changing world.

2008-2012
United Nations, Sierra Leone

Executive Representative of the Secretary-General

During this time, I headed the United Nations political mission and coordinated political, humanitarian, and development tasks within the framework of integrated peacebuilding.

2005-2007
United Nations, Iraq

Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General

In the context of the political transition process, I monitored elections and constitutional processes and advised the Security Council on key political developments.

2001-2008
UN, Afghanistan / New York

Senior Political Assignments

In leadership roles, I was involved in the strategic direction of UN missions and worked on political solutions to ongoing conflicts.

1980-2000
United Nations / OSCE, Middle East, Central Asia, Europe

Field Missions & Management Roles

For many years, I combined operational work in field missions with institutional reform and management tasks within international organizations.

Thematic Focus

Peace & Conflict Analysis

38%

International Security

33%

Multilateral Institutions (UN)

43%

Statehood & Governance

38%