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Rhineland-Palatinate Chief Minister Dreyer on the brink of retirement

Rhineland-Palatinate's Minister President Malu Dreyer (SPD) is set to announce her resignation on Wednesday, according to media reports. It's been reported that State Labor Minister Alexander Schweitzer (SPD) will be her successor, as stated by "Der Spiegel" on Wednesday, based on party...

Malu Dreyer
Malu Dreyer

Rhineland-Palatinate Chief Minister Dreyer on the brink of retirement

Dreyer, age 63, has been leading the Land as Minister-President since 2013. He's got the reins of a Traffic Light Coalition that includes SPD, FDP, and Greens. On the other hand, Schweitzer, also a SPD member, has been Labor Minister since 2021. Before that, he was the head honcho of the SPD-Faction.

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  1. In a recent press conference, Prime Minister Olaf Scholz expressed his support for Rhineland-Palatinate's Prime Minister Dreyer during his potential withdrawal from politics.
  2. Amidst rumors of her retirement, Malu Dreyer, the Prime Minister of Rhineland-Palatinate, has remained silent, choosing not to comment on the speculations in the media.
  3. Alexander Schweitzer, besides being the Labor Minister in Rhineland-Palatinate, is also a key member of the SPD, sharing the political jurisdiction with Dreyer.
  4. The withdrawal of Dreyer from the political landscape of Rhineland-Palatinate, if it occurs, could potentially shift the balance of power within the Rhineland coalition government, including SPD, FDP, and the Greens.

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