New wind in Rhineland-Palatinate: Steven Wink elected group leader!

New wind in Rhineland-Palatinate: Steven Wink elected group leader!

This day is a remarkable change within the Rhineland-Palatinate FDP. Steven Wink becomes the new leader of the FDP parliamentary group. This election, which was unanimously, marked the beginning of his term in which he follows Philipp Fernis, becomes the new Minister of Justice of Rhineland-Palatinate. Wink, 40 years old and from Pirmasens, was previously Vice-Group leader and spokesman for economic and social policy. In his acceptance speech, he emphasized the need for an active economic policy, solid state finances and excellent education. This is reported by the SWR .

Philipp Fernis, who is also sworn in as Minister of Justice, succeeds Herbert Mertin's deceased. At the official ceremony in the Mainz state parliament, Prime Minister Alexander Schweitzer (SPD) will hand over the certificate of appointment. Previously, Mertin is thought of in a minute of commemoration. The decision on the appointment of Fernis' was the result of an agreement from the FDP state committee, which took place on Monday evening. Fernis, who was already State Secretary in the Ministry of Justice from 2016 to 2021, emphasizes his legal expertise and experience and pursues the goal of continuing his ministerial office even after the next state election in March 2026.

New course in the Rhineland-Palatinate FDP

The occupation of the Ministry of Justice with Philipp Fernis signals a noticeable swivel within the FDP. Daniela Schmitt, the only candidate for the party leader, receives support from the election of Ferni. In addition to Schmitt, FDP Vice Chairman Carina Konrad, district chief Andy Becht and State Secretary of Justice Matthias Frey were present at the presentation of the new Minister of Justice. The consent for Schmitt is a positive signal in view of the current turbulent times in which the Rhineland-Palatinate FDP is located.

In the party base, however, there is considerable criticism internally. Schmitt is suspended on the allocation of funding in favor of her husband, which vehemently denies her. Fernis has already announced not to run against Schmitt, which could ensure stability in the party's leadership. These developments show the dynamics within the FDP and the challenges that the party has to cope with in order to exist in the political landscape of Rhineland-Palatinate, a report of the Rheinpfalz

outlook on the term

The new constellation in the party's management bodies could prove to be a key to a more stable future. Fernis, who comes from Mainz and lives in Bad Kreuznach, has developed an outstanding position in the FDP. His knowledge as a lawyer and his experience in the Federal Statistical Office can be an advantage in his new role as Minister of Justice. The discussions and decisions made in upcoming parliamentary group meetings, in particular the successor to the parliamentary group leader, are subjected to intensive observation, as they could be decisive for the political future of the Rhineland-Palatinate FDP.