New Kid on the Block: Johannes Steiniger Takes the Reins in CDU State Group Rhineland-Palatinate
Schnieder's leadership role within the CDU state group is passed on to Steger. - CDU Group Leadership Transition: Schnieder Steps Down, Steiniger Takes Over
Johannes Steiniger, at just 37 years old, isn't your typical politician. This charismatic chap not only struts his stuff as a Bundestag rep for the Neustadt – Speyer electoral district but also wields the title of General Secretary for the CDU in Rhineland-Palatinate[1][2][5].
But that's not all. On May 7, 2025, Steiniger made headlines when he snagged the coveted role of Chairman of the CDU state group Rhineland-Palatinate within the CDU/CSU Bundestag faction. This solidifies his position as a crucial link between federal politics and the state party, a fact applauded by Rhineland-Palatinate's union leader, Gordon Schnieder[1][2][5].
Meanwhile, his brother, Patrick Schnieder, is now part of the new federal government, serving as the Federal Minister for Transport. The CDU state group from Rhineland-Palatinate boasts a roster of eleven members[1].
As Chairman of the CDU state group Rhineland-Palatinate, Steiniger takes on multiple key responsibilities, including:- overseeing the work of the eleven CDU members from Rhineland-Palatinate in the Bundestag;- representing the group’s interests within the CDU/CSU parliamentary group;- acting as a primary contact for associations and organizations from the state, strengthening ties between Berlin (federal politics) and Mainz (state politics)[2][5];- spearheading the CDU’s state election campaigns in Rhineland-Palatinate[5].
Steiniger is dead set on championing the voices of Rhineland-Palatinate's citizens, with a special focus on his constituents in his own electoral district, while simultaneously using his dual roles to bolster the state group's influence in both federal and state politics[2][5]. Who said politics were monotonous, eh?
- Johannes Steiniger, as the Chairman of the CDU state group Rhineland-Palatinate, is responsible for overseeing the work of eleven CDU members from Rhineland-Palatinate in the Bundestag.
- In addition to his role as Chairman, Steiniger represents the group’s interests within the CDU/CSU parliamentary group and acts as a primary contact for associations and organizations from the state, strengthening ties between Berlin (federal politics) and Mainz (state politics).
- Steiniger's focus extends to the environment, advocating for policies that prioritize the well-being of the environment in Rhineland-Palatinate, a crucial aspect of community life.
- With his brother, Patrick Schnieder, serving as the Federal Minister for Transport, the CDU state group Rhineland-Palatinate maintains a significant presence in various key areas of policy-and-legislation, including transport, further solidifying their influence in politics.
