Helga Zepp-LaRouche is a German political activist and the founder of the Schiller Institute, an international organization that promotes economic development and cultural cooperation. She is known for her advocacy of a new economic order based on the principles of Ludwig van Beethoven and Johann Sebastian Bach, emphasizing the importance of classical culture in shaping society. Zepp-LaRouche is also recognized for her critiques of globalization and her calls for a return to state-driven economic policies. She has been involved in various political movements and has written extensively on issues related to economic policy, international relations, and the need for a more just global system.