Sven Schulze Elected as New Minister-President of Saxony-AnhaltWed 28th Jan, 2026The parliament of Saxony-Anhalt has appointed Sven Schulze as the new Minister-President, following a decisive vote in the state legislature. Schulze, who leads the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Saxony-Anhalt, is set to continue the coalition government formed by the CDU, Social Democratic Party (SPD), and Free Democratic Party (FDP). The coalition currently holds a majority in the state parliament, and Schulze has expressed intentions to maintain this alliance to provide stability and continuity in governance. The leadership transition comes as Reiner Haseloff, the outgoing Minister-President, steps down after serving the state for several years. During his address to the parliament, Schulze acknowledged the contributions of his predecessor, highlighting the achievements made under Haseloff's leadership.

Source: The Munich Eye January 28, 2026 13:42 UTC