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Greens narrowly win state elections in Baden-Württemberg
March 8, 2026: The new Minister President Cem Özdemir (Alliance 90/The Greens), with his predecessor the departing head of state Winfried Kretschmann (Alliance 90/The Greens) at the election party following the state elections in Baden-Württemberg. Source: SIPA USA / Bernd Weißbrod/dpa/picture-alliance/Sipa USA/AAP Image
The state election in Baden-Württemberg kicked off the German “super election year” with a surprisingly close result. Contrary to many forecasts, the Greens with leading candidate Cem Özdemir were able to overtake the CDU after a strong campaign final and narrowly secure the election. While the AfD was able to make significant gains and is positioning itself as the strongest opposition force, traditional parties such as the SPD and the FDP continue to lose support.
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