Cem Özdemir, First German State Premier with Turkish Roots
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Since 13 May, Cem Özdemir is the German Prime Minister-President of Turkish origin ...
As Prime Minister of Baden-Württemberg, Cem Özdemir faces great challenges. He is supported by daughter Mia and wife Flavia.
The Green politician has been the new Prime Minister of Baden-Wuerttemberg since Wednesday. Some in their own party believe that this could be the harbinger for a coalition with the CDU in the federation. In any case, both parties are no longer as icy as before the Bundestag election.
In the election of Green politician Cem Özdemir as prime minister of a green-black coalition in Baden-Württemberg, Bundestag vice-president Omid Nouripour (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen) sees a model for the entire party. "Cem Özdemir shows that green politics can win majorities if it addresses the middle of society and does not make itself comfortable in the niche, he told the editorial network Germany (RND). "Successful is who demands the people inste…
Cem Özdemir, first German state premier with Turkish roots
Jens Thurau05/13/2026May Cem Özdemir is the first leader of a German federal state to have Turkish roots. His Green Party won elections in the wealthy southwestern region of Baden-Württemberg. Cem Özdemir's popularity in his home state has positively affected his party's fortunesImage: Marijan Murat/dpa/picture alliance Cem Özdemir likes to jokingly refer to himself as an "Anatolian…
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