Gordon Schnieder holds first CDU government declaration in Rhineland-Palatinate since 1991
Minister-President Gordon Schnieder of the CDU delivered his first government declaration to the Rhineland-Palatinate Landtag, the first such address by a CDU leader in 35 years and the first ever from a grand coalition in the state.
The speech
Gordon Schnieder (CDU) held his first government declaration roughly one month after his election as Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate. The speech, delivered in the state parliament in Mainz, outlined the policy priorities and goals of his black-red coalition government.
Historical significance
The address marked the first government declaration by a CDU politician in the Rhineland-Palatinate Landtag in 35 years. It was also the first ever in the state's history to be given by a grand coalition government, ending a long period of other coalition formats.
