Nothing new in the southwest: it doesn't matter whether the Greens or the Conservatives are in power.
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Green-CDU Coalition Continues in Baden-WürttembergIn 2026 state elections, Greens retain leadership; FDP and Left fail to enter parliament for the first time in decades.
Key FactsMar 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: berliner-zeitung.de
- The Greens and CDU have governed Baden-Württemberg together for a decade and will maintain their partnership after the election.
- The AfD secured roughly 18% of votes but remains excluded, while the SPD lost half of its already low voter share.
- Both the FDP and the Left missed the 5% threshold, causing the FDP to exit the state parliament for the first time in over 70 years.
- The campaign focused mainly on the personal qualities of the leading candidates, with policy debates largely absent.
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