Greens Stun Chancellor's Conservatives in State Vote
March 13, 2026·about 24 hours ago·via DW.com

Germany's Greens pull off an amazing comeback, narrowly winning elections in Baden-Württemberg - home to Mercedes-Benz and Porsche powerhouses. Their lead candidate Cem Özdemir stands poised to become the state's premier and Germany's first with Turkish heritage. This victory extends the Greens' premiership for another five years in coalition with Chancellor Friedrich Merz's conservatives, dealing a blow to his party amid rising far-right polls. Read more about this...
