Prepared for a showdown for Villa Reitzenstein, Hagel stepping forward for the contest
Baden-Württemberg's top CDU candidate, Manuel Hagel, has unveiled a visionary plan for the state's future, focusing on AI, innovation, cancer research, and child protection laws.
- AI and Innovation Zones: Hagel advocates for Baden-Württemberg to take a leading role in innovation by creating designated innovation zones. These zones will encourage collaboration between research institutions, industry, and startups, aiming to accelerate development and economic growth in high-tech fields.
- Cancer Research: He proposes enhancing cancer research by increasing investment and support for medical research institutions in the state. This includes promoting translational research to ensure breakthroughs lead to effective treatments that can benefit patients as quickly as possible.
- Child Protection Laws: Hagel emphasizes the need for better child protection laws, potentially including psychological support for traumatized children. This reflects a commitment to social justice and the wellbeing of children.
Hagel's proposals align with his broader agenda to modernize Baden-Württemberg’s economy and social policies, make administration more efficient, and improve the state's competitiveness and quality of life.
While the detailed specific measures in these areas are not exhaustively documented, Hagel's motto of "Change and preserve" suggests a balance between innovation and tradition.
The CDU state list for the state election on March 8 is led by top candidate Manuel Hagel, who received 93.8% of the votes in his recent election. The list includes notable figures such as Minister of Housing Nicole Razavi, Minister of Justice Marion Gentges, Minister of Interior Thomas Strobl, and Minister of Economics Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut.
Thomas Strobl, the former incumbent, has demonstrated his support for Hagel by publicly embracing him. However, the actual opponent, Cem Özdemir, is not mentioned by name.
Notable additions to the list include Judge at the Regional Court, Bastian Schneider, running on the sixth place, and Stefan Mappus, a short-term regent, who was reintegrated into the CDU party family by Hagel.
In a bid to appeal to a wider audience, Hagel has suggested offering a bridge back to the civic camp for AfD voters. This reflects his commitment to unity and inclusivity.
Among the parliamentarians on the list are Tobias Vogt, Isabell Huber, Thomas Dörflinger, Patrick Rapp, Ansgar Mayr, Cornelia von Loga, and Andreas Deuschle. Annette Schavan, former federal minister of education, also approached Hagel after his election.
Hagel has also taken an indirect jab at Winfried Kretschmann by suggesting that a Minister-President should fly to the USA and woo the best minds in science. He has also praised the controversial deal to buy back EnBW shares, and plans to establish a tenth university in the state with a focus on artificial intelligence. He also wants Baden-Württemberg to become "cancer research location number one."
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- The policy-and-legislation focus of Hagel's vision includes proposals for enhancing cancer research, child protection laws, and potentially offering a bridge back to the civic camp for AfD voters, emphasizing his commitment to social justice, children's welfare, unity, and inclusivity.
- The general-news value of Hagel's plans lies in his aspiration to make Baden-Württemberg a leader in innovation, specifically AI, by creating innovation zones, and his plans to improve the state's economy, competitiveness, and quality of life, aligning with his broader policy agenda.
