Minister Alois Rainer
Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture
Federal Minister Alois Rainer has been head of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity since May 2025. Within the Federal Government, the Federal Minister is competent for structuring German food and agricultural policy.
Curriculum Vitae of Alois Rainer
Born in Straubing on 7 January 1965; Roman-Catholic; married and father of two sons
1971 to 1980 Primary and lower secondary school in Haibach
1980 to 1983 Vocational training as a butcher
1983 to 1984 Basic military service
1986 Qualification as master butcher
1987 Marriage and taking over of parents’ agricultural holding
1989 Became a member of CSU (Christian Social Union)
1996 to 2014 Mayor of the municipality of Haibach
Since 2002 District councillor for the district of Straubing-Bogen
2013 Elected to the German Bundestag, directly elected in the constituency of Straubing, re-elected in 2017, 2021 and 2025
2021 to 2025 Chair of the Finance Committee of the German Bundestag
Since May 2025 Federal Minister of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity
