Stephan Weil

Stephan Weil

politician Germany

Stephan Weil is the Minister-President of Lower Saxony and a member of the Social Democratic Party (SPD). He has been a prominent figure in German politics, advocating for infrastructure investments and opposing the separation of defense spending and infrastructure funding. Recently, he emphasized the importance of a comprehensive financial package that addresses both military and public infrastructure needs, reflecting the consensus among state leaders during discussions on potential constitutional amendments in the context of the upcoming coalition negotiations.

Born on Jan 01, 1957 (68 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
380,951
Power
17,677$
Sentiment
5.49
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Germany 8 5.12 0.41% +10% 83,783,942 375,407 $3,845,000 17,228$
Switzerland 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 8,654,622 5,544 $700,000 448$
Totals 9 92,438,564 380,951 $4,545,000 17,676$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Stephan Weil, the Prime Minister of Lower Saxony, celebrates the milestone towards climate neutrality in the transport sector. 9

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Wasserstoff oder Batterie? Zukunft der Diesel-nachfolger im Bahnverkehr

Germany Germany: Stephan Weil is the current Minister-President whom Olaf Lies aims to replace. 5

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Olaf Lies: Der neue Alte in Niedersachsen - Politik

Germany Germany: Stephan Weil is stepping down as Minister-President of Lower Saxony after twelve years due to his age. 5

Süddeutsche Zeitung: News am Abend - Nachrichten vom1. April 2025 - Politik

Germany Germany: Stephan Weil announced his early resignation as Minister-President and SPD chairman in Lower Saxony. 5

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Chefwechsel in Niedersachsen: Olaf Lies soll Stephan Weil beerben - Politik

Germany Germany: Stephan Weil warned against separating the infrastructure special fund from the easing of the debt brake for defense. 6

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Länderchefs drängen auf schnelles Finanzpaket - Politik