Thomas Hacker (born 9 October 1967) is a German tax consultant and politician of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) who served as a member of the Bundestag from the state of Bavaria from 2017 to 2025.[1]
Early life and career
Hacker was born in Bayreuth. After high school graduation and military service, he completed an apprenticeship as a bank clerk and then studied business administration at the University of Bayreuth, majoring in business taxation, finance and banking management.
From 2002 to 2016 Hacker was a partner in an auditing and tax consultancy firm based in Kulmbach.
Political career
Career in state politics
Since 1995 Hacker has been a member of the FDP. From 2008 until 2013, he served as a member of the Landtag of Bavaria. During that period, he chaired the FDP parliamentary group.
Member of the German Parliament, 2017–2025
Hacker was a member of the German Bundestag from 2017 to 2025, representing Bayreuth. In parliament, he was a member of the Committee on European Affairs and the Committee on Cultural Affairs and Media. He also served as his parliamentary group's spokesman on media policy.[2]
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