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Interior Minister Boris Pistorius and Green Party co-leader Cem Özdemir have publicly advocated for initiating constitutional ban procedures against regional branches of the far-right Alternative for Germany party. The move intensifies political debate over how to counter extremist influence within Germany’s political landscape.
A German minister explains his plans for reducing bureaucracy, including its connection to chicken coops, and justifies his interactions with AfD politicians.
A liveblog covers various German political developments, including President Steinmeier defending Pope Leo against Trump's criticism, Cem Özdemir being elected Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg, and the cabinet approving a new heating law.
The German Green party is exploring whether to adopt a more prominent role for Cem Özdemir, who aims to tackle reforms with bureaucracy reduction and the economy as top priorities.
Former President Trump has suggested relocating American troops from Germany to Poland, a proposal that Warsaw has indicated it would welcome. This potential move has led to concerns among NATO allies regarding a possible broader reduction of US military presence in Europe.
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, dos Verdes, deverá ser o primeiro chefe de governo de um Land alemão com ascendência turca. CDU tenta ideia de chefia rotativa.
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 Party's lead candidate Cem Özdemir defends the CDU candidate Hagel against the AfD in a 'Triell' debate in Baden-Württemberg.
Cem Özdemir, a close associate of the new Minister-President, is set to lead the Green Party in Baden-Württemberg, signaling a departure from the political style of Winfried Kretschmann as the party seeks federal influence.
German Minister Cem Özdemir, in his first government statement, highlighted investments in climate protection as a 'patriotic act,' alongside economic issues and bureaucracy reduction.
Cem Özdemir has been elected as the new Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, despite not receiving all votes from the coalition.
The new coalition agreement in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, suggests a less "green" political direction, aligning with the CDU's focus on problem-solving and Cem Özdemir's stance.
Cem Özdemir, Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg, faces significant political challenges, with his responses expected to resonate across the political center and within his party.
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.
Der falsche Migrant: Cem Özdemir hat die Landtagswahl knapp gewonnen, trotz der Grünen.
Cem Özdemir has gained attention for raising awareness of Circassian history.
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.
Cem Özdemir, the Turkish-German Green Party state premier of Baden-Württemberg, reportedly faced significant political trouble for his private use of frequent flyer points.
Cem Özdemir has become the first state premier of Turkish origin in Germany, leading his Green party to victory in the southwestern state of Baden-Württemberg in March.
A profile piece examines Cem Özdemir's political career, highlighting his path to potentially becoming Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg and a future chancellor candidate for the Green party.
A new coalition agreement in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, reflects the CDU's aim for problem-solving policies, resulting in a less environmentally focused approach that aligns with Cem Özdemir's stance.
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.