Boris Palmer rejects ministerial role to remain Tübingen's mayor
Boris Palmer will stay on as mayor of Tübingen after turning down a ministerial role in Cem Özdemir's incoming green-led government. The decision comes despite his public support for Özdemir during the recent state election campaign. Palmer left the Green Party in 2023 but has kept connections with its pragmatic faction.
In March 2026, Cem Özdemir, set to succeed Winfried Kretschmann as state leader, held talks with Palmer about a potential cabinet position. Palmer, however, chose to remain in Tübingen and informed the state party executive of his decision.
Palmer had exited the Green Party roughly three years earlier following clashes over migration policy and other disputes. Though no longer a member, he maintained links with the Realos, the party's pragmatic wing. His recent backing of Özdemir during the election campaign had fuelled speculation about a return to state-level politics. Despite the offer, Palmer confirmed he would continue as an independent mayor in Tübingen. His political stance and past disagreements with the Greens did not deter Özdemir from considering him for a government role.
Palmer's refusal to join the cabinet means he will keep his current position in Tübingen. The move follows years of political shifts, including his departure from the Green Party and ongoing ties with its moderate members. His decision leaves Özdemir's government to fill the ministerial post with another candidate.
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