Current Head Of Government

Alexander Schweitzer: Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate

Current Head of Government

Alexander Schweitzer is currently serving as the Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate, a position he has held since 2021. Schweitzer is a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and has led a coalition government with the Greens and the Free Democratic Party (FDP).

Political Career

Schweitzer was born in 1973 and began his political career as a member of the state parliament. He has held various positions within the SPD, including parliamentary group leader. In 2021, he was elected Minister-President, succeeding Malu Dreyer.

Third Dreyer Cabinet

Schweitzer's government is known as the Third Dreyer Cabinet, after Malu Dreyer who served as Minister-President from 2013 to 2021. The cabinet was sworn in on May 18, 2021, and includes representatives from the SPD, Greens, and FDP.

"Nah-bei-de-Leut" Approach

Schweitzer is known for his "Nah-bei-de-Leut" approach, which translates to "close to the people." He emphasizes the importance of listening to the concerns of citizens and engaging with local communities. Schweitzer is seen as a pragmatist and a skilled negotiator.