In addition to the election of Germany 's first two black lawmakers to the Bundestag , Merkel 's party now also has its first Muslim lawmaker in the parliament , with Cemile Giousouf -- who was born in Germany to Turkish immigrant parents -- representing the city of Hagen in North-Rhine Westphalia . Charles Huber ( CDU ) and Karamba Diaby ( SPD ) are the first two black politicians in the Bundestag . Just 5 % of all MPs have immigrant backgrounds - while 20 % of Germany 's population have roots abroad . Issues Diaby chose to debate in parliament include dual citizenship , immigration and immigration reform . Cemile Giousouf is the country 's first Muslim Bundestag member .
Charles Huber ( CDU ) and Karamba Diaby ( SPD ) are the first two black politicians in the Bundestag . Just 5 % of all MPs have immigrant backgrounds - while 20 % of Germany 's population have roots abroad . Issues Diaby chose to debate in parliament include dual citizenship , immigration and immigration reform . Cemile Giousouf is the country 's first Muslim Bundestag member .