Romain Schneider

Romain Philippe Joseph Schneider (Luxembourgish pronunciation: [ˈʀomɛ̃ː ˈʃnɑɪ̯dɐ]; born 15 April 1962 in Wiltz)^[1] is a Luxembourgish politician of the Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party (LSAP).^[2] He served under successive governments from 2009 to 2022, including as Minister for Agriculture (2009-2013; 2018-2022), Sports (2009-2018) and Social Security (2013-2018).

Schneider was previously a member of the national legislature, the Chamber of Deputies, representing the North constituency from 2004 to 2009.^[2]

He was first elected as a communal councillor in Wiltz in 1993, serving as the town's mayor from 2000 to 2009, when he joined the government.^[2]

Schneider is the former President of the football club FC Wiltz 71.^[3] He has been the Secretary-General of the LSAP since 25 October 2004, having first joined the party in 1981.^[2]