Following his nuptials, Cem Ozdemir has developed romantic feelings.

- Following his nuptials, Cem Ozdemir has developed romantic feelings.

Green Party politician Cem Özdemir, serving as the Federal Minister of Agriculture, has a new companion. RTL received confirmation of the relationship from Özdemir's constituency office. The woman in question is said to be Flavia Zaka, a 38-year-old lawyer from Canada.

Özdemir and his new lady reportedly crossed paths at the end of 2023 and have been an item since the start of this year, as a buddy of the Minister informed the newspaper. "She gets on swimmingly with Cem's ex-wife," the source added.

Özdemir and Ava Zaka reportedly over the moon

During the "Jazz Open" festival in Stuttgart, the 58-year-old politician reportedly introduced his new lover – amongst others, to ballet star Eric Gauthier. Özdemir told the Stuttgarter Zeitung: "She's simply wonderful, and you can really sense the joy she and Cem Özdemir share.**

Before she embarked on her law and politics studies, Zaka is said to have served as a project manager for an initiative fighting human trafficking in Ontario. According to "Bild", she also attended the University of Konstanz.

Transparency note: Stern is part of RTL Germany.

The new relationship between Cem Özdemir and Flavia Zaka has brought joy to both of them, as evidenced by their publicly shared happiness. Furthermore, this blossoming relationship has not affected Özdemir's existing relationships, as his ex-wife and Zaka reportedly get along well.

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