In Baden-Württemberg, the Greens and the CDU are likely to rule together in the future.
It looks like the Union has to make a few concessions to the green election winner.
Update from April 3, 10:10 p.m.:
The Baden-Württemberg CDU has approved the exploratory paper for the coalition negotiations drawn up with the Greens with a large majority.
"There was only approval," said the state chairman Thomas Strobl of the German press agency in Stuttgart after a switch of the bodies and the mandate holders of the Union in the Bundestag, Landtag and European Parliament on Saturday evening.
There has been no criticism of the previous agreements with the Greens around Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann.
Update from April 3, 7 p.m .:
CDU boss Armin Laschet is pleased with the outcome of the exploratory talks in Baden-Württemberg: "The decision to renew the coalition of the Greens and CDU in Baden-Württemberg is a good signal", said Laschet of the German press agency.
The protection of the climate and species is important for a sustainable future.
He added: "To combine this with the preservation of industrial jobs and to contribute to the transformation of the automotive industry, offers the chance for innovation and can be formative for all of Germany."
He wished Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann (Greens) and CDU regional chief Thomas Strobl "good luck with the renewal of Baden-Württemberg well into the modernization decade of the twenties".
Baden-Württemberg: Greens and CDU decide coalition negotiations
Update from April 3, 4.30 p.m.:
At the joint press conference with Winfried Kretschmann, CDU state chief Thomas Strobl emphasized that it was “a good day for Baden-Württemberg”.
The Greens and the CDU wanted to jointly "open a new chapter in the success story of the state of Baden-Württemberg".
In the exploratory talks, "a good common foundation" had already been found.
Update from April 3, 3:25 p.m.:
The Green Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann has appeared in front of the press and presented the results of the exploratory talks.
The Greens emerged stronger from the state elections.
And had to choose between the CDU and a traffic light coalition.
"We also rub against each other, we wrestle with each other and don't make the decision easy for ourselves," said Kretschmann.
But you are not a “mere snatch club”, said the Prime Minister against the background of the discussions in your own party.
You align your actions with the future.
"What is best for the country and its people", that is what it is all about.
Based on this, the decision was made to negotiate with the CDU.
Such an alliance should “successfully advance the country in the next few years.
It can be a real new start, ”said Kretschmann.
They have already agreed on important key points for a new government.
For example an “ambitious climate protection program”.
"We want to make Baden-Württemberg the leading climate protection state in Germany," says Kretschmann.
In addition, one wants to shape the economic structural change, "Keyword digitization and decarbonization".
The third point is to increase the cohesion of society.
Greens and CDU want to start coalition negotiations - Kretschmann speaks of a "new beginning"
There are still many agendas to be clarified, "but the compass is clear".
The key points have already been agreed in writing.
At the beginning of the government period of a possible green-black coalition, a comprehensive immediate program for climate protection is to come, including an expansion of the solar requirement on buildings and a guarantee of public transport from morning to night in town and country.
When it comes to corona, they all agree to consistently continue the course of prudence and caution until the pandemic has ended.
Kretschmann emphasizes: If there is another green-black state government, it will be clear to everyone: "This will not be a mere continuation of the previous coalition, it will be a new beginning to preserve what is dear to us."
After exploratory talks: Greens and CDU in Baden-Württemberg agree - accommodating climate protection
First report from April 3:
Stuttgart - Greens * and CDU in Baden-Württemberg have agreed at their final exploratory meeting to enter into coalition negotiations soon.
As the German Press Agency learned from negotiating circles on Saturday in Stuttgart, both sides have agreed on a common paper as the basis for the future coalition.
At the Green Base there had recently been strong doubts about a re-edition of Green-Black.
In the early afternoon, the Green Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann and CDU regional chief Thomas Strobl want to appear before the press together.
It had previously been said that the Greens and the CDU had agreed on extensive steps on climate protection and the expansion of renewable energies.
The Union has made many commitments, it said from the green side.
A central concern of the Greens, who clearly won the state elections almost three weeks ago, is solar compulsory for all new private buildings and when renovating roofs.
The Greens and CDU agree on coalition negotiations - previously there was a scandal at the Kretschmanns party
Shortly before the meeting, both sides had expressed their confidence that they could make a good new start despite the great doubts about the green base.
“We really didn't make the decision easy for ourselves.
Now we are clear, ”said Green Country Manager Oliver Hildenbrand of the dpa before the meeting in the House of Architects in Stuttgart.
"The CDU has promised to release the brakes." Strobl also stated that he saw "very, very many similarities".
The Greens met again on Good Friday in the state executive to deal with the scandal of Maundy Thursday.
Numerous members of the committee had initially turned against the recommendation of Kretschmann and the exploration team on Thursday to join forces again with the CDU *.
Instead, they wanted a traffic light with the SPD and FDP.
Only after a long break did the board of directors agree to Kretschmann's request that evening.
(dpa) * Merkur.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA.
