During a party conference in Stuttgart, Özdemir urged his party to persist in its centrist strategy, citing the disparity in voter support between the federal and state elections as indicative of the effectiveness of this approach. Meanwhile, the South-West CDU has officially endorsed the coalition agreement with the Greens, paving the way for a renewed green-black government in the state. CDU leader Manuel Hagel highlighted the collaborative nature of the coalition, asserting that differing perspectives can lead to innovative solutions for Baden-Württemberg.