New MP: Alexander Schweitzer – Life, politics and visions of the 2.06 meter tall head of government of Rhineland-Palatinate

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On Wednesday, the state parliament in Rhineland-Palatinate will vote on a new Head of Government choose. Alexander Swiss (50, SPD) succeeds Malu Dreyer, who is stepping down due to her multiple sclerosis.

Compensation instead of conflict

The new Prime Minister has clear goals in mind. Schweitzer wants to do a good job and campaign for re-election. He stresses that the post of Prime Minister already brings with it great responsibility. Nevertheless, he does not rule out a nationwide role if his term in office is successful.

Citizens’ allowance dispute and asylum debate

With regard to the citizen's allowance, Schweitzer is committed to measures that integrate people into the labor market more quickly. His focus is on supporting job seekers through further training and support options. He also stresses the importance of ensuring that the citizen's allowance does not become an unconditional basic income. He argues that people who refuse to work must also face the corresponding consequences.

In the asylum debate, Schweitzer is committed to a balance between order and humanity. He stresses the importance of returning people who have no opportunity for asylum to their home countries. The Prime Minister is calling for an improved repatriation policy that takes both order and the humanitarian side into account.

Reducing bureaucracy and setting regional priorities

Another of Schweitzer's goals is to reduce bureaucracy. He wants to check which regulations and documents are superfluous and, if necessary, abolish them. The Prime Minister wants to improve the quality of life of citizens by eliminating unnecessary regulations. Schweitzer also plans to set regional priorities and focus on everyday problems such as pensions, education and public transport.

Commemoration of the flood disaster in the Ahr Valley

After his election to the state parliament, Alexander Schweitzer announced that he would travel to the anniversary of the great flood disaster in the Ahr Valley. He wants to gather with the people there to commemorate the victims together. This gesture shows the new Prime Minister's solidarity with the citizens and the importance of compassion in politics.