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Ministerpräsident Retschmann Leaves Office In Stuttgart

SWR Aktuell Stuttgart 13d13d Impact 5

A formal ceremony will be held this afternoon at the new palace in Stuttgart. Baden-Württemberg Ministerpräsident Winfried Kretschmann is being honored in a farewell ceremony in Stuttgart after serving approximately 15 years in office. The ceremony is being held at the New Palace in Stuttgart and is expected to continue until the afternoon. Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the event. Kretschmann has served in the role since 2011, making him the longest-serving Minister President in the state's history. The potential successor, Green Party politician [name not provided], is expected to take over the position. Speakers at his departure noted his impact on the state. Kretschmann reportedly stated that he is beginning to feel a sense of wistfulness regarding his departure.

A formal ceremony will be held this afternoon at the new palace in Stuttgart. Baden-Württemberg Ministerpräsident Winfried Kretschmann is being honored in a farewell ceremony in Stuttgart after serving approximately 15 years in office. The ceremony is being held at the New Palace in Stuttgart and is expected to continue until the afternoon. Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the event. Kretschmann has served in the role since 2011, making him the longest-serving Minister President in the state's history. The potential successor, Green Party politician [name not provided], is expected to take over the position. Speakers at his departure noted his impact on the state. Kretschmann reportedly stated that he is beginning to feel a sense of wistfulness regarding his departure. The event was attended by various prominent figures from federal and state levels. Party colleague Öztemir is expected to succeed him in mid-May. Former President Gauck attended to honor the merits of the first and only Ministerpräsident of his kind. During his departure, he expressed gratitude to his cabinet, his team, his family, and God.

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Sources · 7 independent

SWR Aktuell

“Württembergs Regierungschefin Fried Kretschmann wird heute mit einem Festakt im neuen Schloss in Stuttgart offiziell aus dem Amt verabschiedet.”

SWR Aktuell

“Nach 15 Jahren hat dieser Regierungserfahrung gereicht, um seinem designierten Nachfolger Cem Özdemir den Weg zu ebnen. Der soll Mitte Mai vereidigt werden.”

SWR Aktuell

“Nach rund 15 Jahren im Amt wird Baden-Württembergs Ministerpräsident Kretschmann gerade mit einem Festakt in Stuttgart verabschiedet. Er war der erste grüne Ministerpräsident in Deutschland.”

SWR Aktuell

“Stuttgart wird die Bens der Baden-Württembergische Ministerpräsident Kretschmast im Amt verabschieden. Hauptredner neuen Schloss ist der förebundespräsident Gauk, der als Engvertrauter kretscht.”

WDR 5

“Eine politische Ära gegangen, Baden-Württembergs-Ministerpräsident Kretschmann ist verabschiedet worden nach 15 Jahren im Amt.”

WDR 5

“Er hat gesagt, jetzt kommt die Wehmut doch so langsam. Also 15 Jahre Ministerpräsident, da merkt man, dass er nicht nur ein Charakter ist, der das Land geprägt hat.”

WDR 5

“In Stuttgart ist Baden-Württembergs Ministerpräsident Kretschmann mit einem Festakt verabschiedet worden. Seine Amtszeit endet nach 15 Jahren.”

Deutschlandfunk

“Der baden-württembergische Ministerpräsident Kretschmann ist mit einem Festakt in Stuttgart offiziell aus seinem Amt verabschiedet worden.”

SWR Aktuell

“Dort ist der Händen der Ministerpräsident Retschmann offiziell am Amt verabschied worden. Er sehr dankte seinem Kabin, seinem Team und Familie und Gott.”

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