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Romain Schneider
Luxembourgian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Romain Schneider (pronounced [ˈʀomɛ̃ː ˈʃnɑɪdɐ]; born 15 April 1962 in Wiltz) is a Luxembourgish politician for the Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party (LSAP).[1] He is a member of the national legislature, the Chamber of Deputies, representing the Nord constituency since the 2004 election.[1]
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He has been the mayor of the city of Wiltz from 1 January 2000 until the autumn of 2009 when he joined the government. Prior to that, he had been a councillor in Wiltz (1994–1999).[1]
Schneider is the former President of the football club FC Wiltz 71.[2] He has been the Secretary-General of the LSAP since 25 October 2004, having first joined the party in 1981.[1]