Gordon Schnieder appointed Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate

On 18 May 2026, the Landtag of Rhineland-Palatinate elected CDU politician Gordon Schnieder as the new Minister-President of the German state. He secured the position by leading a black‑red coalition between the Christian Democratic Union and the Social Democratic Party, succeeding the previous head of government.

Schnieder's appointment marks the start of a new governing term for the state, with the coalition set to guide regional policy and administration.