CDU Candidate Hagel Calmly Reacts to Green Surge in Baden-Württemberg - Baden-Württemberg braces for a nail-biting election showdown between CDU and Greens
The Baden-Württemberg state election is nearing, with the CDU and the Greens locked in a tight race. Latest polls from ZDF's Politbarometer show both parties at 28 percent, setting the stage for a closely fought contest. CDU lead candidate Manuel Hagel has described his party's position as 'fairly stable' while also weighing in on national issues like rising fuel prices.
Since the 2021 Landtag election, polling trends have shifted. The CDU now sits between 27 and 31 percent, overtaking the Greens, who have slipped to 20-24 percent. The AfD has gained ground, reaching 19-21 percent, while the SPD and FDP lag behind at 5-10 percent. These numbers make a CDU-Greens coalition the most likely outcome, as the AfD's rise rules out a CDU-AfD partnership.
Hagel has kept his focus squarely on the election, stating that the only result that counts is the one delivered on voting day. His pragmatic approach was summed up with the phrase, 'then comes Monday,' signalling a readiness to act after the results are in.
Beyond the campaign, Hagel criticised surging fuel prices in Germany. He argued that oil companies should not exploit tensions in Iran to increase profits. At the same time, he commended Economic Affairs Minister Katherina Reiche for launching an investigation into the sudden price spikes.
Analysts predict another CDU-Greens coalition in Baden-Württemberg, with the stronger party likely to lead the government. The election's outcome will determine who becomes the next minister-president. Meanwhile, Hagel's comments on fuel pricing reflect broader concerns about economic pressures facing voters.
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