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Alexander Schweitzer

b. 1973

German politician

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About Alexander Schweitzer

Born 1973. Alexander Schweitzer is a German politician.

Alexander Schweitzer (born 17 September 1973) is a German politician of the SPD. From 2021 to 10 July 2024, he served as Rhineland-Palatinate State Minister for Labor. On 10 July 2024, he formed the Schweitzer cabinet and currently serves as the 9th minister-president of Rhineland-Palatinate.

In the negotiations to form a Grand Coalition under the leadership of Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats (CDU together with the Bavarian CSU) and the SPD following the 2025 German elections, Schweitzer led the SPD delegation in the working group on economic affairs, industry and tourism; his counterparts from the other parties were Jens Spahn and Hansjörg Durz.

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Important facts

Born
17 September 1973, Landau in der Pfalz
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Germany
Education
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Positions held
Member of Landtag of Rhineland-Palatinate, Deputy member of the Bundesrat of Germany, Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate

People in Alexander Schweitzer's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Friedrich Merz
b. 1955
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Christian
b. 1973
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Hansjörg Durz
b. 1971
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Jens Spahn
b. 1980
Politician

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alexander Schweitzer?

German politician

When was Alexander Schweitzer born?

Alexander Schweitzer was born on 17 September 1973 in Landau in der Pfalz.

What is Alexander Schweitzer's occupation?

Alexander Schweitzer is a politician.

What nationality is Alexander Schweitzer?

Alexander Schweitzer is German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alexander Schweitzer

· Wikidata: Q2643014

· DBpedia: Alexander Schweitzer (politician)

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