In a close race, the Greens won the state election in Baden-Württemberg, ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU. Follow DW

PUBLISHED Monday, March 9, 2026 · jon shelton

In a close race, the Greens won the state election in Baden-Württemberg, ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU. Follow DW

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⬤ Greens win state election in Baden-Württemberg
⬤ Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU comes third
⬤ AfD makes significant gains

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