German politicians Cem Özdemir and Boris Palmer are advocating for an end to overly detailed government intervention, arguing that climate protection can be more effective and cheaper without constantly hindering businesses with new rules.
As Cem Özdemir is poised to become Germany's first Minister-President of Turkish descent, a column explores whether integration in Germany is easier or harder today compared to his childhood.
Cem Özdemir won the election in Baden-Württemberg partly by abandoning many of his Green Party's core issues. His party is still debating whether this was a good move.
Following a significant surge at the end of the election campaign, the Green Party won the state parliamentary elections in Baden-Württemberg, with Cem Özdemir, dubbed the "Anatolian Swabian," now expected to become the new state premier.
REPORT - Conservatives and ecologists are neck and neck in this prosperous region, but one under pressure from the industrial crisis, particularly in the automotive sector.
Sociologist Rauf Ceylan describes Cem Özdemir's election victory as historic, calling it 'the realization of the German dream.' He also discusses how this success is perceived within the Turkish-speaking community.
Cem Özdemir gains 30.2% of vote in Baden-Württemberg, ahead of CDU, with far-right AfD in third
Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democrats (CDU) have stumbled into a busy election year with a defeat to the…
The increasing trend of candidates like Boris Rhein, Malu Dreyer, and Cem Özdemir becoming personal brands in state elections raises questions about whether personalization mobilizes democracy or overshadows substantive issues.
German Minister of Food and Agriculture Cem Özdemir is touring Baden-Württemberg, discussing democracy and engaging with voters in a personalized campaign ahead of the state election.
Cem Özdemir is campaigning to become Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg, aiming to defend the Green party's power in the state despite the challenges faced by the federal 'Ampel' coalition in Berlin, with his independent approach seen as potentially beneficial.
A disciplinary procedure has been initiated against a bodyguard of Cem Özdemir for getting a pretzel tattoo free of charge at the Green Party's election party.
Following their success in the state elections in Baden-Württemberg, the German Green party is relieved and now seeks charismatic figures to replicate their electoral achievements at the federal level, with one name frequently mentioned.
Green politician Cem Özdemir is being reduced to his Turkish and German heritage by both the left and right, a trend that critics argue leads to a fragmented society.
Following Cem Özdemir's election victory in Baden-Württemberg, the CDU and Green Youth are pressuring him, while Boris Palmer has denied discussing a ministry position with Özdemir amidst speculation about his political future.
Cem Özdemir, a long-serving Green politician, is set to become the first minister-president in Germany with Turkish roots, marking a historic milestone.
Cem Özdemir's comeback and triumph in Baden-Württemberg are attributed less to the German Greens as a whole and more to a special effect related to his individual campaign.
A new state parliament will be elected in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, with the duel between Manuel Hagel (CDU) and Cem Özdemir (Greens) at the forefront. The election results are expected to have consequences beyond the state.
Cem Özdemir tourt durch Baden-Württemberg, spricht über Demokratie und schüttelt Hände – und führt einen ganz auf seine Person zugeschnittenen Wahlkampf. Wird es bei der Landtagswahl für ihn reichen?
The Green and CDU parties in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, presented a coalition paper focusing on a capable state and robust internal security, with Cem Özdemir expected to become Minister-President.
Flavia Zaka, who recently married Cem Özdemir, is becoming the new First Lady of Baden-Württemberg at 40 years old and is currently familiarizing herself with state politics.
The election in Baden-Württemberg saw Cem Özdemir's success hailed as a triumph for the 'wise old man' on International Women's Day, with the outcome disappointing many entrepreneurs who had hoped for a CDU-led government and economic impulses.
Zwar siegten die Grünen in Baden-Württemberg hauchdünn, im Landtag aber haben sie gleich viele Mandate wie die CDU. Diese bringt eine Ämterteilung ins Spiel, welche Cem Özdemir ablehnt
Cem Özdemir and the Greens emerge as winners in the Baden-Württemberg state election, while the succession of Khamenei in Iran is confirmed, alongside a Federal Court of Justice ruling on a vaccine injury lawsuit.
Der Grünen-Spitzenkandidat für Baden-Württemberg will seinem Parteifreund als Ministerpräsident nachfolgen. Dafür setzt er auf Erfahrung, Kontinuität – und Boris Palmer.
German politician Boris Palmer arranged 40 roses for Cem Özdemir's wedding on Valentine's Day after Özdemir called him the day before, realizing he had no flowers for his partner, Flavia Zaka.
The Green party hopes to gain momentum for their lead candidate Cem Özdemir in the Baden-Württemberg state election campaign, but a recent SWR triell (three-way debate) was not effective for this purpose.