Björn Eser – That's how he rolls

What makes you laugh?

Björn Eser: My kids and smart word games.

What have you always been wanting to do and why have you never done this so far?

Björn Eser: Big dream since university days: Traveling along the Silk Road on foot and by public transport. But I don't have the courage for that. Therefore I rather walk across the Alps (N-S) or through the Pyrenees (E-W). So far I lacked the time. But when the children are out of the house and I can be away from home for a longer period of time, it's still on my bucket list.

Which person has influenced you most? And why?

Björn Eser: There were many: At different times and stages of my life, other people had a great influence on me. Sometimes people who are very close to me. But also people I was only allowed to get to know for a few days. But if I had to choose one person, it would be my mother. Simply a great woman.

You have the chance to become the Commissioner for the Disabled. What would you do first?

Björn Eser: To change the name of this office. With the title, the disability is too much in focus for me. And hoping that I would be able to do this within the first two to three minutes in office, I would then travel through all of the German states and learn more about what people with disabilities want to know and where they see a need for action. Only when I have this overview would I get down to the real work.

What is especially near and dear to you?

Björn Eser: Social justice and a life that is not at the expense of future generations.

I would like to be ...

Björn Eser: ... mountain guide in the Himalayas.

Which question would you like to be answered the most?

Björn Eser: How do we manage to ensure that all people can live a dignified life and still not exceed the natural limits of this planet?

What I still wanted to say...

Björn Eser: Be happy and nice to each other. All the rest is background music.