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Neck-and-neck race with the CDU: Green politician Cem Özdemir wants to succeed Winfried Kretschmann in the ...
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Tight Win for Greens Sparks Power StruggleIn the 2026 Baden-Württemberg election, the Greens narrowly beat the CDU; SPD barely crossed the 5% threshold, and CDU rejects leader's resignation.
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- 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
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State election in the news blog: Nail-biting suspense in Baden-Württemberg ++ The stakes are high for three parties
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Formation of a government in Baden-Württemberg – Breakthrough in exploratory talks: Greens and CDU reportedly in agreement
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Key FactsGreen-CDU Coalition Secured in Baden-Württemberg
2 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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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.
State government - | Özdemir: Press the start button for coalition negotiations: It took the Greens and the CDU weeks for an initial rapprochement after the ...
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Baden-Württemberg: CDU falls behind, Greens gain in Allensbach poll: The CDU initially wanted to give the Greens the office of Minister-President only on a ...
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Key FactsGreens Make Significant Gains in Baden-Württemberg Poll
6 days ago · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: suedkurier.de
- The March state election concluded with a very close contest between the Greens and CDU.
- Recent Allensbach data demonstrates a substantial increase in support for the Greens.
- Support for the CDU has decreased to 26 percent compared to their election performance.
- The AfD has grown to 22 percent, positioning itself as a potential beneficiary if new elections occur.
Baden-Württemberg – Why, in light of the current exploratory talks, only Kremlin astrology helps
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OpinionAfter the elections is before the elections: The state elections and polls paint a new political picture: The SPD is plummeting and the AfD is rising just as ...
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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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Not all Greens are celebrating their election victory: This is how the state election in Baden-Württemberg went
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State election in Baden-Württemberg: All information and news about the 2026 election
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The state election in Baden-Württemberg now in the live ticker: Who will be the new Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg? After 15 years ...
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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.
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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: Özdemir aims to succeed Kretschmann: The 2026 state election in Baden-Württemberg is the first in years without Winfried ...
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Kretschmann is stepping down: Why the 2026 state election in Baden-Württemberg will be special
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Key FactsBaden-Württemberg’s 2026 Election Marks Major Shift
Jan 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: merkur.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: merkur.de
- The 2026 state election ends Winfried Kretschmann’s 15-year tenure as he steps down from office.
- For the first time, 16- and 17-year-olds can vote, adding about 650,000 new first-time voters.
- Polls show the Greens trailing behind the CDU and AfD, both gaining significant support.
- The campaign highlights economic issues, especially challenges facing the automotive industry in the region.
Economy, economy, economy— CDU top candidate Manuel Hagel emphasizes the importance of the economy in the election campaign.
State election in Baden-Württemberg: The tone of the campaign is becoming more heated - | "Failed Traffic Light Minister"
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Baden-Württemberg: Cem Özdemir fights for election victory in a very un-green way
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OpinionElection campaign in Baden-Württemberg: “Yes, Cem, that should give you pause for thought.”
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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.
Survey on the state election in BW: Winners, losers, and the most important issues
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