Roland Theis: The CDU hope for the Saarland 2025!

Roland Theis: The CDU hope for the Saarland 2025!

With a clear majority of 97 percent, Roland Theis was elected as the top candidate of the CDU Saar for the 2025 federal election. In a meeting of the party, in which he is also represented the interests of the St. Wendel constituency, Theis emphasized the importance of this choice for the future of his homeland and the need to actively address the challenges of economic change. When asked about his political goals, Theis explained that his focus would focus on security, prosperity and reduction in bureaucracy.

Theis is one of the best speakers in the Saar state parliament and has already brings extensive political experience. The 39-year-old, who has both German and French citizenship, is known for his commitment in European politics. From 2017 to 2022 he was the Saarland authorized representative for the affairs of the European Union and State Secretary in Saarland Ministry of Justice. In this function he experienced the border closures during Corona pandemic, which he referred to as "shock". This experience motivated him to work for open internal limits in Europe and a reform of the external border protection.

education and professional career

Roland Theis studied law and political science at the University of Saarland and in Aix-en-Provence. He is a full lawyer and worked in a bank before his political career as a company lawyer. He also teaches the renowned French University of Sciencespo. Theis is also volunteering: he is the state chairman of the victim protection organization Weißer Ring.

his political engagement began in the Junge Union Saar, where he acted as the state chairman from 2005 to 2010. At the age of 30 he became Secretary General of the Saar CDU. After the lost state election in 2022, he decided not to run for the state chair again and explained that the burden for his family was too large with two young children. Nevertheless, he remains politically active and competes in St. Wendel as a direct candidate.

political challenges and goals

Theis is waiting for the political stage to address the economic and security policy challenges that Germany is currently plagued. He criticized the current government and emphasized the need to make decisions that guarantee both the prosperity and the security of the citizens. The topic of creating jobs and promoting the domestic economy is particularly important to him. His pride in "Made in Germany" reflects his commitment to a strong economy.

Personally, Theis loves fishing, hunting and hiking. On platforms like Instagram, he shares pictures of his trips through Saarland, which underlines its connection to the region. The upcoming Bundestag election on February 23, 2025 will not only be a political, but also an emotional competition for the future of Saarland.

The decision for Theis was made in a meeting of the CDU Saar and marks a decisive step for the party in the run -up to the Bundestag election. Theis is committed to representing the interests of the Saarland in Berlin and strengthening its voice in the Bundestag. While some CDU supporters in Saarland are reacting to his decision on federal politics, he sees the chance to hear the voice of his homeland.