[2] Günther completed her high school education (Abitur) in 1982 and studied Political science as well as Modern and Contemporary History in Heidelberg.
She completed a semester abroad in Madrid and then obtained her degree in Political Science (Diplom-Politologin) from the Free University of Berlin in 1990.
'[4] Following the Berlin state election in 2021, she announced at the end of October 2021 that due to family reasons, she would no longer be available for the position.
The focal points of transportation policy from 2016 included reducing greenhouse gas emissions, achieving a fair distribution of space in favor of cycling, pedestrian traffic, and public transportation, enhancing traffic safety, and improving local air quality.
[7][8] To accomplish this, numerous laws, initiatives, and programs were developed, including the passage of Germany's first Mobility Act.