Regional voting - CDU emerges as the strongest party in the Stuttgart city council.
The Greens have faced not only a loss in the nation, but they've also been surpassed by the CDU as the most influential group in the city council. With 22.9% of the votes and the CDU securing 23.4%, it seems both parties will spearhead the strongest actions in the upcoming legislative body.
A contrast to five years ago shows the decline of the Greens by 3.4% and a gain of 4% for the CDU. As per the city's explanations, both the SPD and the CDU are anticipated to take 14 seats each. The SPD had 11.1% (11.6%) of the votes and currently hold seven seats, while the AfD scored 8.3% (6.1%) and five seats. The FDP received 7.4% (7.9%) and will also gain four seats.
The turnout for voters was recorded as being 57% (2019: 57.5%). The city will announce the official results of the city council election on Friday.
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In the local elections, the CDU also demonstrated its strength in Karlsruhe, with a significant increase in votes. The EU elections are approaching, and the CDU will be hoping to maintain its momentum at the state capital level in Baden-Württemberg. The Alliance 90/The Greens, who experienced an election defeat in Stuttgart, will be aiming to regain support ahead of the European elections in their stronghold, Heidelberg. The SPD and the FDP, along with the CDU and the Greens, are set to play a prominent role in the municipalities across Baden-Württemberg. Despite the CDU's victory, the opposition parties will be keeping a close eye on the legislative body's actions.
