Debate about privileges: Minister-President Kretschmann finds civil servant status for teachers superfluous.
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The election is over, but Winfried Kretschmann will remain Minister President for a long time to come.
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“Not really necessary” – Kretschmann thinks little of civil servant status for teachers
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Key FactsKretschmann Questions Teacher Civil Servant Status
Feb 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Winfried Kretschmann considers the civil servant status for teachers unnecessary, noting that employed teachers perform equally well.
- He calls the debate unproductive since no federal state is willing to give up civil servant status for educators.
- Kretschmann recalls past attempts to employ teachers without civil servant status that were ultimately reversed.
- He points out the high financial costs involved in abolishing this status for teachers.
No, it's actually not needed.— Winfried Kretschmann, Minister President, in response to the question of whether the civil servant status for teachers is absolutely necessary.
Kretschmann: "Location is no longer competitive enough": Next March, the people of Baden-Württemberg will elect a new state parliament. Winfried Kretschmann will ...
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Key FactsKretschmann Reflects on 14 Years Leading Baden-Württemberg
Dec 25, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Winfried Kretschmann has led Baden-Württemberg since 2011 but will not run in the March 2026 state election.
- He points to dramatic changes in Europe, including ongoing wars and the breakdown of Western alliances.
- Kretschmann notes that climate change has lost prominence in public debate amid persistent economic crises.
- The region’s competitiveness is declining, with significant job losses in the transforming automotive sector.
We simply have to fight for our democracy again.— Winfried Kretschmann, Minister President of Baden-Württemberg, speaks about the necessity of actively engaging for democracy.
The sleeping pods are to be set up in the old cinema hall. The stage will become a breakfast room. | Lennart Karl!! 🔥 | Criticism of Neuer's blunder! 😳 | ...
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Baden-Württemberg - | Kretschmann's farewell trip: A state premier on the move
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Key FactsKretschmann’s Farewell Tour to Neighboring Regions
Sep 28, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Winfried Kretschmann begins his final official foreign trip as Minister-President, visiting the French Grand Est region and the Swiss canton of Zurich.
- This journey marks the conclusion of his nearly 15-year leadership, during which he conducted 30 delegation trips worldwide, including to Argentina and the USA.
- The agenda centers on economic and scientific collaboration, notably in defense industries and aerospace sectors.
- France and Switzerland hold vital economic importance for Baden-Württemberg, with exports to France reaching nearly 18 billion euros in 2024.
Politics is not fun, but it makes sense.— Winfried Kretschmann, Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg, emphasizes the seriousness of political work.
Crash course with the Minister President - Abbord and Breschdling: Kretschmann celebrates dialects on Instagram
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Key FactsKretschmann Honors Regional Dialects with Warmth
Aug 16, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Winfried Kretschmann showcased his appreciation for southern German dialects in a recent Instagram video.
- He explained traditional terms like ‘Abbord’ meaning toilet and ‘Breschdlingsgsälz’ referring to strawberry jam.
- Kretschmann highlighted that dialects are living cultural expressions that foster identity and groundedness.
- In late 2024, he personally presented Baden-Württemberg’s inaugural regional dialect award to honor linguistic diversity.
Dialects not only create cultural identity, but also represent down-to-earthness.— Winfried Kretschmann during the award ceremony for dialects in Baden-Württemberg.
Record for prime ministers: Longer than Erwin Teufel: 5,204 days in office.: On August 9, Winfried Kretschmann will be the longest-serving Minister-President of ...
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SWR / Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann (Alliance 90/The Greens) in the SWR Aktuell summer interview...
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Baden-Württemberg - Late start to the summer vacations? What Winfried Kretschmann says
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Key FactsLate Summer Breaks in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria Fixed
Jul 15, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria are the last states nationwide to start summer holidays each year.
- Minister-President Kretschmann refuses to alter the holiday dates set through 2030.
- Bavaria cites cultural tradition and extended Pentecost breaks as reasons for the late start.
- Holiday scheduling involves complex coordination of educational needs and regional differences.
We will stick to our holiday dates. This has proven itself, and it is firmly anchored in Bavarian culture.— Markus Söder (CSU), Prime Minister of Bavaria, regarding the holiday regulation in Bavaria.
Baden-Württemberg Civil Service Association - | Kretschmann: Stinginess towards civil servants looks different
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Debate on national defense - | Kretschmann makes defense in the southwest a top priority
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