Two Parties Agree to Work Together in Baden-Württemberg

May 9, 2026, 21:54
EuropePolitics

Introduction

The Green Party and the CDU party have a new plan. Cem Özdemir will now be the leader.

Main Body

The two parties have the same number of seats. They must share power. The Greens have the leader. The CDU has more ministers. Andreas Jung is the new Minister of Education. Cem Özdemir wants to help car companies. He says cars must become electric. This helps the planet and keeps jobs. Some young Green members are unhappy, but most people agree. Özdemir also talked about the national government in Berlin. He says the government there does not work well. He thinks this is why some people vote for the AfD party.

Conclusion

Cem Özdemir will become the leader on May 13. Winfried Kretschmann was the leader for fifteen years.

Learning

⚡ The 'Who does What' Pattern

In this text, we see a simple way to describe jobs and power. Look at how we connect a Person to a Role.

The Simple Formula: Person + is/become + the + Job

Examples from the story:

  • Cem Özdemir →\rightarrow will become the leader.
  • Andreas Jung →\rightarrow is the new Minister.
  • Winfried Kretschmann →\rightarrow was the leader.

🌍 Talking about the Future

When someone has a goal or a plan, use "wants to".

"Cem Özdemir wants to help car companies."

Quick Tip: Use wants to + action word (like help, go, eat, work) to say what a person desires.

  • Example: I want to learn English.

📉 Contrast Words

To show two different ideas, use "but".

  • Idea A: Some members are unhappy.
  • BUT
  • Idea B: Most people agree.

This word acts like a bridge between a 'bad' thing and a 'good' thing.

Vocabulary Learning

party (n.)
A group of people with shared interests.
Example:She joined a local party to support community projects.
plan (n.)
A detailed proposal for future actions.
Example:We made a plan for the weekend trip.
leader (n.)
A person who leads a group or organization.
Example:The leader of the team gave a speech.
share (v.)
To give part of something to others.
Example:They decided to share the pizza.
power (n.)
The ability to influence or control.
Example:The new law gives more power to local councils.
minister (n.)
A government official in charge of a department.
Example:The minister will speak at the conference.
education (n.)
The process of learning or teaching.
Example:Good education helps people succeed.
car (n.)
A vehicle that runs on a road.
Example:She bought a new car last week.
company (n.)
A business that sells goods or services.
Example:The company announced a new product.
electric (adj.)
Powered by electricity.
Example:They are building electric cars.
planet (n.)
The Earth or any large celestial body.
Example:We must protect our planet.
job (n.)
A paid position of work.
Example:He found a new job in marketing.
young (adj.)
Not old; recently born or developed.
Example:The young student studied hard.
member (n.)
A person belonging to a group.
Example:She is a member of the club.
unhappy (adj.)
Feeling sad or dissatisfied.
Example:He felt unhappy after the loss.
people (n.)
Human beings.
Example:Many people attended the event.
agree (v.)
To have the same opinion.
Example:They agree on the best solution.
national (adj.)
Relating to a country as a whole.
Example:The national team won the match.
government (n.)
The group that runs a country.
Example:The government will announce new policies.
work (v.)
To do tasks or labor.
Example:She works from home.