Schleswig-Holstein Ministerpräsident Günther Considers Third Term

Daniel Günther, in office since 2017, expresses openness to running again in 2027 but rules out a move to Berlin politics.

Daniel Günther, Ministerpräsident of Schleswig-Holstein since 2017, revealed he is considering a third term in the 2027 state elections.
Speaking at a Hamburg event, Günther stated that while the decision requires careful thought, there are compelling reasons to pursue another term.
Günther emphasized his preference for state-level leadership and firmly dismissed any interest in joining federal politics or a Berlin-based ministerial role.
He criticized the lack of confidentiality in Berlin politics, contrasting it with the discretion maintained within his coalition government in Kiel.
Günther is seen as a moderate figure in the CDU, differing from the more conservative stance of party leader Friedrich Merz, though he supported Merz during the last campaign.