Elections in Rhineland-Palatinate won by Merz's CDU. AfD more than doubled its gains
Recent elections in Rhineland-Palatinate have seen the CDU led by Merz winning, while the AfD has more than doubled its previous electoral gains.
Liveblog Rhineland-Palatinate: Schnieder votes - and Dierfeld reports 100 percent voter turnout
Gordon Schnieder, the CDU's top candidate for the state elections in Rhineland-Palatinate, has voted alongside his wife in their hometown, while the small community of Dierfeld reported a surprising 100 percent voter turnout.
Municipal Election Frankfurt: The SPD Does Not Deliver What It Promises
The SPD's performance in the Frankfurt municipal elections has fallen short of expectations, landing them in third place with only 16.7% of the votes.
Baden-Württemberg after the election: CDU in cooling mode
Following a narrow electoral defeat, the CDU is preparing for coalition talks with the Greens in Baden-Württemberg, emphasizing the need to refrain from public demands during negotiations.
Elections in Baden-Württemberg: Spahn wants to grant Özdemir only half a term
CDU/CSU parliamentary group leader Jens Spahn proposes splitting the term of the Minister-President in Baden-Württemberg, suggesting Cem Özdemir of the Green Party only serve a half-term.
Election in Baden-Württemberg: Spahn Questions the Leadership Claim of the Greens
Jens Spahn suggests a potential division of the leadership term in the Baden-Württemberg government amid a deadlock between the CDU and Greens.
State Election: Spahn Proposes Division of the Minister-President's Term
Jens Spahn, leader of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, proposed a division of the minister-president's term amid a deadlock between the CDU and Greens after the recent elections in Baden-Württemberg.
Baden-Württemberg: Özdemir, the new Kretschmann
The Green Party's Spitzenkandidat Özdemir has shifted to adopt CDU-like policies during the campaign, resulting in a new grand coalition with the AfD as the opposition.
State Election Baden-Württemberg: Door-to-Door Campaigning for the Party
The article discusses the resurgence of traditional door-to-door campaigning in preparation for the upcoming Baden-Württemberg state election, highlighting changing attitudes among candidates.
Interview from 2018: Allegation of sexism against Manuel Hagel
A 2018 interview resurfaces, in which Manuel Hagel, a leader of the CDU in Baden-Württemberg, made controversial comments about a schoolgirl, leading to political scrutiny ahead of an upcoming state election.
Struggle for Belief: This is not how one governs
The article discusses the backlash against Hessian Economics Minister Kaweh Mansoori's support for integrated comprehensive schools, highlighting the tensions within the SPD regarding budget cuts and collaboration with the CDU.
Opposition without Success: When Investigative Committees Lose Their Purpose
The article discusses how opposition parties in Hesse have failed to effectively utilize investigative committees, turning the focus onto themselves rather than the government they aimed to hold accountable.