# Cem Özdemir political activities in Germany

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cem-zdemir-political-activities-in-germany
> Updated: 2026-10-11T11:23:51.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Baden-Württemberg Minister-President Cem Özdemir has addressed both federal political dynamics and state-level initiatives.

Özdemir first issued warnings regarding the German federal government and coalition talks in Berlin. He urged leaders to avoid “fruitless disputes” and a “bidding war” (Überbietungswettbewerb) of extreme leftist policies, arguing that political parties should remain “reasonable” to avoid strengthening extremist elements.

Following these remarks, Özdemir announced a new state initiative to establish a youth advisory council in Baden-Württemberg. The council aims to integrate the perspectives of young people into state politics through a multi-stage lottery system. Twenty members aged 14 to 18 will be selected to serve two-year terms, a process designed to ensure diverse representation from across the state.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-11: Cem Özdemir to form youth advisory council in Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Württemberg Minister President Cem Özdemir is forming a 20-member youth advisory council, selected via a lottery system from 5,000 teenagers, to better integrate youth perspectives into state policy.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cem-zdemir-to-form-youth-advisory-council-in-baden-wrttemberg

### 2026-10-10: Cem Özdemir warns German government against fruitless political disputes

Baden-Württemberg Minister-President Cem Özdemir warns the German federal government against fruitless disputes and cautions Berlin parties against a competitive race toward extreme leftist policies.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cem-zdemir-warns-german-government-against-fruitless-political-disputes

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