High Stakes in Baden-Württemberg: Merz's CDU Faces Pivotal State Election
The upcoming state election in Baden-Württemberg is a crucial test for German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his centre-right CDU party as they aim to regain control from the Greens.
As Germany gears up for a pivotal state election in Baden-Württemberg this Sunday, all eyes are on Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party. After winning the national elections a year ago, the CDU is now seeking to snatch the first-place position in this prosperous south-western state from the Greens, who have emerged victorious in the last two state elections.
Baden-Württemberg, with a population of 11.2 million, is a critical hub for Germany's automotive sector and a bellwether for the country's political landscape. This election serves as a crucial litmus test for Merz's leadership and the CDU's ability to stem the rise of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party.
Source: The Guardian
