President of Rhinea

The president of Republic of Rhinea (German: Präsident der Rheinische Republik, Dutch: President van de Rijnlandse Republiek), is the executive head of state of Rhinea. This position is the highest office in the country, responsible for representing Rhinea internationally. The current president is Friedrich Merz.
== Election and Tenure ==
The President of Rhinea is directly elected by the people for a term of five years. A president is limited to a maximum of two terms in office. The election is conducted through a two-round system, with a runoff election held if no candidate receives a majority of the votes. The election is typically held in May and June.
== Powers and Responsibilities ==
The President of Rhinea holds a wide range of powers, including:
* Head of State: Represents Rhinea in official ceremonies, meetings, and diplomatic missions.
* Executive Authority: Appoints the Prime Minister, who heads the government, and other cabinet members.
* Commander-in-Chief: Responsible for the nation's armed forces.
* Legislative Oversight: Can veto legislation passed by the parliament.
* Judicial Oversight: Can grant pardons or commute sentences.
* Emergency Powers: Can declare a state of emergency under certain circumstances, such as a natural disaster or national security threat.
==List of Presidents since 1997==
Portrait	Name 	Term of office	Term of office	Party	Party 	Prime Minister 	Election
Portrait	Name 	 	 	Party	Party 	Prime Minister 	Election
 	Willem Romeyn 	1997 	2007 	 	Christian Union 	Volker RüheMarcel Staudenmaier 	19972002
 	Frank-Walter Steinmeier	2007 	2017 	 	Social Democratic Party	Job CohenPeer SteinbrückSaskia Esken	20072012
 	Armin Laschet 	2017 	2022 	 	Christian Union 	Peter Ramsauer 	2017
 	Friedrich Merz 	2022 	Incumbent 	 	Christian Union 	Hendrik Wüst 	2022
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