Heidi Reichinnek Biography: Political Party, Siblings, Net Worth, Age, Parents, Height, Partner, Social Media   

Heidi Reichinnek is a German politician and co-leader of Die Linke in the Bundestag, known for her fiery speeches and viral social media presence, which has earned her the nickname “TikTok Queen.”

A member of the left-wing Die Linke party since 2015, she has risen to prominence through her advocacy for social justice, anti-fascism, and progressive policies, including economic redistribution and the protection of refugee rights.

Her impassioned 2025 Bundestag speech condemning the Christian Democratic Union’s (CDU) cooperation with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) garnered over 30 million TikTok views, boosting her party’s support among young voters and cementing her status as a dynamic political figure.

Profile

• Full Name: Heidi Reichinnek
• Stage Name: Heidi Reichinnek
• Born: 19 April 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Birthplace: Merseburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
• Nationality: German
• Occupation: Politician, Member of the German Bundestag
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Reichinnek
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: Unknown

Early Life and Education

Heidi Reichinnek was born on 19 April 1988 in Merseburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, and was raised in nearby Obhausen by her mother, a chemical technician, and her father, a trained electrician. Information about her parents and siblings is not publicly known.

She studied Middle Eastern Studies and Political Science at Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg from 2007 to 2011, earning a Bachelor of Arts, and later completed a Master’s in Politics and Economics of the Near and Middle East from 2011 to 2013.

Her semester abroad in Cairo during the 2011 Egyptian revolution deepened her political engagement. Her German ethnicity, though her religion is unknown.

Career

Heidi Reichinnek began her career in academia and social work, serving as a research assistant at the Marburg Centre for Near and Middle Eastern Studies from 2013 to 2015, focusing on Islamism and Salafism. She joined Die Linke in 2015 and was elected to the Osnabrück city council in 2016, advocating for socialist, feminist, and anti-fascist policies.

In 2017, she ran in the Lower Saxony state election but was not elected. By 2019, she became the youngest chairwoman of Die Linke’s Lower Saxony branch, earning 86% of delegate votes, and worked as a youth educator until entering the Bundestag in 2021 via the Lower Saxony state list.

Her profile rose significantly after a viral January 2025 Bundestag speech condemning the CDU’s collaboration with the AfD on migration policy, which she called a step toward “resurgent fascism.” The speech, viewed over 30 million times on TikTok, increased her social media following and Die Linke’s poll numbers from 3% to 9%, revitalising the party.

Elected co-leader of Die Linke’s Bundestag group in February 2024 alongside Sören Pellmann, she became a leading candidate for the 2025 federal election with Jan van Aken, focusing on issues like housing nationalisation, abortion decriminalisation, and gender-inclusive policies.

As of 2025, Heidi Reichinnek remains a prominent figure in German politics, leading Die Linke’s parliamentary group since March 2025. Her social media presence, with over 1 million followers across various platforms, significantly amplifies her influence, particularly among young voters.

Despite controversies, including her denied appointment to the intelligence oversight committee due to her outspoken criticism of conservatives, she continues to advocate for progressive causes.

Her podcast, Heidi trifft …, launched in 2025, and her participation in events like re:publica highlights her digital savvy, ensuring her role as a key voice in Germany’s left-wing resurgence.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @heidi_reichinnek
• Facebook Handle: Heidi Reichinnek
• Twitter Handle: @HeidiReichinnek

Personal Life

Heidi Reichinnek is single and has no children, living in Osnabrück, Germany, where she maintains a private personal life focused on her political career.

Net Worth

Heidi Reichinnek’s net worth is not publicly disclosed. As a Member of the German Bundestag, her primary income source is her parliamentary salary, which is standardised for German MPs and includes allowances for expenses.