In a significant political development, the Greens, who secured 30.2% of the vote, and the CDU with 29.7%, have agreed to collaborate in the Baden-Württemberg state government. The coalition’s agenda includes enabling business startups within two days and promoting key technologies while minimizing bureaucratic hurdles. Both parties will hold 56 seats in the new Landtag. On Wednesday, Özdemir of the Greens is expected to be elected as the new Minister-President. This announcement was broadcast on Deutschlandfunk on May 11, 2026.