Dagmar Krause, born on June 4, 1950, is a renowned German singer celebrated for her exceptional work with avant-rock groups such as Slapp Happy, Henry Cow, and Art Bears. Her distinctive singing style has left an indelible mark on the sound of the bands she has collaborated with, making her voice instantly recognizable. Krause's professional journey commenced at the age of 14 when she began singing in Hamburg clubs, swiftly making her mark in the music scene. Notably, she has contributed vocals to various albums and projects, including her involvement with the City Preachers and her collaboration with British experimental composer Anthony Moore. Her career flourished when she joined Slapp Happy, followed by her significant contributions to Henry Cow and Art Bears. Krause's musical prowess also extended to other projects and collaborations, showcasing her versatility and artistic depth. With a career spanning several decades, Dagmar Krause continues to be a revered figure in the music industry, leaving an enduring legacy with her exceptional vocal abilities and avant-garde contributions.

Dagmar Schmidt, born on March 13, 1973, is a prominent German politician affiliated with the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and has been a member of the Bundestag, the German parliament, since 2013. Her early life in Gießen, Germany, was influenced by politically active parents who were members of the SPD. After completing her Abitur, she pursued a degree in history at the University of Gießen and was in the midst of preparing a PhD thesis on the history of SPD when she was offered a position in the office of Landtag of Hesse member Andrea Ypsilanti. Schmidt's political career has been marked by her long-standing involvement with the SPD, her candidacies in the federal elections, and her subsequent election to the Bundestag. She has also held a significant role within the SPD parliamentary group as a leading member of the left-wing group Parlamentarische Linke and as the chair of the German-Chinese Parliamentary Friendship Group. Schmidt is known for her support of Kindergrundsicherung, which aims to ensure a child's right to a minimum standard of living. Personally, she is a single mother to a son with Down syndrome, advocating for a "Willkommenskultur for all children" and defending the "right not to know" in relation to prenatal testing. Schmidt's active involvement extends to various organizations, including the Business Forum of the SPD, IG Metall, German United Services Trade Union

Dagmar Maria Lange, known by her pen name Maria Lang, was a pioneering Swedish author of crime fiction. Born in Västerås in 1914, she began her literary career with the publication of "Mördaren ljuger inte ensam" in 1949, which stirred controversy due to its portrayal of a homosexual relationship. Despite the initial backlash, Lange went on to write over 40 detective novels and crime fiction for young adults, setting most of her stories in the fictional Swedish town of Skoga. Her works played a significant role in popularizing the detective genre in Sweden and securing her a place among the original members of the Swedish Crime Writers' Academy. In addition to her literary contributions, Lange also had a successful academic career, completing her PhD thesis on Pontus Wikner and working as a teacher and principal at Ahlströmska skolan in Stockholm. Her legacy continues to be celebrated in the literary world, and her impact on Swedish crime fiction remains enduring.

Dagmar Roth-Behrendt, born on February 21, 1953, in Frankfurt am Main, is a prominent German lawyer and former Member of the European Parliament. She represented the Social Democratic Party of Germany and was affiliated with the Party of European Socialists group during her tenure in the parliament from 1989 to 2014. Notably, she held the position of Vice-President of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2007 and later from 2009 to 2012. Throughout her term, Roth-Behrendt was actively involved in the Committee on the Environment, Public Health, and Food Safety, including chairing a temporary committee of inquiry into the European Commission's management of a BSE outbreak. Furthermore, she played a pivotal role as a rapporteur on the EU medical device regulation.Following her political career, Roth-Behrendt assumed the role of Special Adviser to Development Cooperation to European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Vytenis Andriukaitis, focusing on the reform of the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) since 2015. She also served on the Commission's Independent Ethical Committee from 2016 to 2022. In recognition of her contributions, she was awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany in 2009.Married to former European Commission official Horst Reichenbach, Roth-Behrendt continues to be a significant figure in the