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Baden-Württemberg: Green-black talks are progressing slowly: The election campaign is still having an effect in southwest Germany. From the Christian ...
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Coalition Agreement Signed - | Government in Baden-Württemberg is Formed: The Green-Black coalition government in Baden-Württemberg has sealed its cooperation ...
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New State Government: Meet Özdemir’s Cabinet: From CDU rising star Hagel to Green Party rap fan Bayaz: The Green-Christian Democratic cabinet includes familiar ...
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Now it's clear which ministerial post Manuel Hagel will get: Thousands of police officers, counter-terrorism, major incidents: CDU leader Manuel Hagel takes ...
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Free master craftsman training: Here’s what the new CDU leader Tobias Vogt has planned!
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Key FactsVogt’s Strategy for Craft and Bureaucracy Reform
5 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: schwaebische.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: schwaebische.de
- Tobias Vogt plans to double the master craftsman bonus and eventually make master training free to elevate the craft sector.
- A new efficiency law will reduce economic burdens by eliminating unnecessary reporting and banning excessive EU rule implementations.
- A moratorium on new bureaucratic requirements will prevent additional administrative hurdles from being introduced.
- Vogt focuses on uniting the parliamentary group and maintaining credibility to ensure CDU’s political effectiveness.
Credibility is the greatest asset in politics.— Wolfgang Schäuble, as Vogt reported, said: 'Credibility is the greatest asset in politics!'
CDU and Greens want to eliminate high-level posts in the ministry—and stand up to the AfD
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Stuttgart: Özdemir and Hagel seal the Green-Christian Democratic pact with a handshake
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Greens and CDU step up the pace in coalition talks – working groups expected to deliver soon
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Key FactsGreen-CDU Coalition Secured in Baden-Württemberg
Apr 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- The Greens and CDU in Baden-Württemberg reached an agreement to form a reform coalition after extensive negotiations.
- The coalition aims to invest in future technologies and achieve climate neutrality by 2040, providing one billion euros to municipalities.
- Security will be enhanced by hiring 1,000 new police officers and strengthening civil protection and intelligence services.
- Education plans include a mandatory, free final year of kindergarten and a statewide ban on private smartphone use in schools.
We will ban private smartphone use in our schools through a state-wide uniform regulation.— From the Green–CDU coalition's policy paper for Baden-Württemberg; cited in the article as a coalition stance on education policy.
After the state election - | Özdemir sees the conclusion of exploratory talks drawing closer
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Wird Cem Özdemir am 13. Mai Ministerpräsident?: Nachrichten, Fotos, Videos und Podcasts der Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung aus Baden-Württemberg
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Exploratory talks – Is progress being made? Greens and CDU resume coalition talks
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Exploratory talks in Baden-Württemberg between the Greens and the CDU are moving slowly
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"Reform coalition" in a few weeks? Greens and CDU in Baden-Württemberg are getting closer - | timetable is set
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After the State Election - | Manuel Hagel: "We won't be pushed around": Baden-Württemberg's CDU leader Manuel Hagel looks back on the election campaign ...
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Deep divisions in Baden-Württemberg: Is it even possible without new elections?: The Greens and the CDU are supposed to become partners in Baden-Württemberg ...
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State election in Baden-Württemberg - | Cem Özdemir also owes his election victory to women
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Key FactsTight Win for Greens Sparks Power Struggle
Mar 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
- Cem Özdemir’s Greens narrowly secured victory in Baden-Württemberg’s state election by just one vote ahead of the CDU.
- CDU leader Manuel Hagel offered to resign after the loss but was unanimously kept as the party head.
- The AfD won a direct mandate in Mannheim, while the SPD barely surpassed the 5.5% threshold needed to enter the parliament.
- Özdemir dismissed proposals to split the prime minister’s term and emphasized swift government formation without co-leadership.
The AfD is not elected because it is doing a great job.— Cem Özdemir, Greens' lead candidate, at a Baden-Württemberg state press conference
State election poll – CDU in Baden-Württemberg three points ahead of the Greens: Things remain exciting in the southwest: the Greens are hot on the heels of the ...
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Key FactsTight Race in Baden-Württemberg Election Approaches
Feb 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Recent surveys indicate a close contest between the CDU and Greens with 27% to 25% support ahead of the Baden-Württemberg election.
- The Greens, led by Cem Özdemir, have gained significant voter approval recently, narrowing the CDU’s earlier lead.
- The AfD holds third place at 19%, while SPD, FDP, and Left parties also remain competitive for parliamentary seats.
- Özdemir is favored as the next minister-president by 47% of voters, amid criticism faced by CDU candidate Hagel over a past video.
The start of this interview in 2018 was a mess. My wife immediately gave me a talking-to.— CDU candidate Manuel Hagel, about the start of the 2018 interview and his wife's reaction
State election in Baden-Württemberg: The tone of the campaign is becoming more heated - | "Failed Traffic Light Minister"
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Leading CDU loses support among people in BW, AfD ahead of Greens for the first time
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Key FactsCDU Lead Shrinks, AfD Surpasses Greens in BW Poll
Oct 16, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: swr.de
- The CDU remains the strongest party but loses two percentage points, falling to 29% in recent surveys.
- The AfD rises to 21%, surpassing the Greens who remain steady at 20%.
- A black-green coalition is the most likely government formation as satisfaction with the current administration declines.
- Candidate Cem Özdemir is significantly better known and more popular than CDU leader Manuel Hagel, who is losing support.
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