Heinz Kindermann (born 20 June 1942 in Welhotta, Reichsgau Sudetenland) is a German politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament from 1994 until 2009. He is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, part of the Socialist Group. In parliament, Kindermann served on the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development and the Committee on Fisheries. He was also a member of the Delegation to the EU-Croatia Joint Parliamentary Committee and a substitute for the Delegation for relations with the countries of south-east Europe. Career 1956–1958: Farming apprenticeship 1961–1967: Studied veterinary medicine Education 1968: Doctorate 1967–1990: Veterinary doctor in a partnership in Strasburg 1990: Specialist qualification for small animals 1990–1994: Veterinary official in Strasburg 1992: Passed the veterinary officers' civil service examination 1992–1994: Head of the district veterinary and food supervisory office of Strasburg 1991–1993: Chairman of Strasburg district SPD 1991–1992: Head of the Human Justice and Culture of the Minorities 1992–1995: Vice-Chairman of Uecker-Randow district SPD 1990–1994: Municipal Councillor and SPD Group Chairman in Strasburg 1994–2009: Member of the European Parliament External links 1942 births Living people People from Litoměřice District People from Sudetenland Sudeten German people Social Democratic Party of Germany MEPs MEPs for Germany 2004–2009 MEPs for Germany 1994–1999 MEPs for Germany 1999–2004 Recipients of the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany