Mr. Ehler was born 17 August 1963 in Munich, Germany. He holds a degree in journalism and economic as well as a PhD in political science. Until 2010, Mr. Ehler held the position of Managing Director of Biotech GmbH.
In the European Parliament Mr. Ehler is a member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, the Subcommittee on Security and Defense and a substitute member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mr Christian Ehler has served as the European Parliament's Rapporteur for the Horizon 2020 Rules for Participation and Clean Sky 2, as well as shadow for Juncker’s Investment Plan, EFSI. He is the initiator of the ITRE working group on Horizon 2020 allowing a closer parliamentary scrutiny of the Programme’s implementation.
