Overview

• Sven Teuber, a 42-year-old SPD education spokesperson and gymnasium teacher, has been appointed Rhineland-Palatinate's new Education Minister, succeeding Stefanie Hubig.
• Teuber will serve as Education Minister until the next state election on March 22, 2026, continuing the SPD's focus on education policy leadership in the state.
• Stefanie Hubig, who held the education portfolio since 2016, has transitioned to serve as Federal Justice Minister in the national coalition government.
• Teuber emphasized his commitment to educational equity, democracy education, and expanding daycare access, aligning with key initiatives like the 'Schule der Zukunft' and the 2021 daycare law.
• Drawing on his personal background in a low-education household, Teuber views his appointment as an opportunity to champion social mobility and inclusion through education reforms.