Cem Özdemir is the New Leader of Baden-Württemberg

May 13, 2026, 14:04
EuropePolitics

Introduction

Cem Özdemir from the Green Party is the new leader of Baden-Württemberg. He takes the place of Winfried Kretschmann.

Main Body

Cem Özdemir is the first leader of a German state with Turkish parents. The Green Party and the CDU party work together. They want to help the economy. They also want free kindergarten for children. Mr. Özdemir has a long history in politics. He worked in the Bundestag and as a minister for farming. He often says that the leaders of Russia and Turkey are wrong. Many people voted for him. 93 people said yes and 26 people said no. Manuel Hagel is now the Interior Minister. The new government cares more about money and jobs than the climate.

Conclusion

Cem Özdemir is now the leader. He works with the CDU party.

Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Pattern

In this text, we see how to describe someone's job or status using is and has. This is the fastest way to reach A2 level communication.

1. The State of Being (Is)

  • Cem Özdemir is the new leader.
  • Manuel Hagel is now the Interior Minister.

→ Use is when you want to say who someone is or what their job is.

2. The Possession (Has)

  • Mr. Özdemir has a long history in politics.

→ Use has when someone 'owns' an experience or a thing.

3. Simple Word Swap

Instead of...Use...Example
I amHe isHe is a leader.
I haveHe hasHe has a job.

Quick Tip: Notice how the text uses "is" for names and roles, but "has" for history and experience. Copy this pattern to describe your own life!

Vocabulary Learning

new (adj.)
Not old; just made or started.
Example:I bought a new book.
leader (n.)
A person who leads a group.
Example:The team leader gave instructions.
state (n.)
A country or region.
Example:Germany is a state in Europe.
parents (n.)
Mother and father.
Example:Parents help children learn.
work (v.)
To do a job or task.
Example:I need to work on my homework.
together (adv.)
In a group; with each other.
Example:We will finish the project together.
help (v.)
To give assistance.
Example:Can you help me with this?
economy (n.)
The system of buying and selling.
Example:The economy is growing.
free (adj.)
Not costing anything.
Example:The museum offers free admission.
children (n.)
Young people.
Example:Children play in the park.
government (n.)
The people who run a country.
Example:The government made new rules.
money (n.)
Currency used for buying.
Example:She saved money for a trip.
jobs (n.)
Work positions.
Example:Many jobs are available.
climate (n.)
The weather of an area.
Example:The climate here is warm.