Baden-Württemberg's new Minister President Özdemir appoints Boris Palmer as advisor for bureaucracy reduction

Published Jul 8, 03:36 PM UTC

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Baden-Württemberg's new Minister President Cem Özdemir has appointed Tübingen Mayor Boris Palmer as an independent advisor for state modernization, focusing on reducing bureaucracy. Palmer, who left the Greens in 2023, will hold this role alongside his mayoral duties. The existing Normenkontrollrat (regulatory control council) will be abolished in favor of this new position. Özdemir, who campaigned closely with Palmer, praised him as a highly effective mayor and a 'very, very important advisor.' The two have a long-standing personal friendship, with Palmer recently officiating Özdemir's wedding. The appointment formalizes Palmer's influence in the new green-black state government.

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Cem Özdemir and Boris Palmer (right) Source: picture alliance/Pressefoto Ulmer/Markus Ulmer

Baden-Württemberg's new Minister President Cem Özdemir has appointed Tübingen Mayor Boris Palmer as an advisor to the state government, with a clear mandate to reduce bureaucracy.

Key Details

Role: Palmer will serve as an independent advisor for state modernization.
Status: He will hold this position alongside his ongoing role as Mayor of Tübingen.
Background: The appointment was confirmed by government circles to the German Press Agency, following an initial report by SWR.

Regulatory Changes

In conjunction with Palmer's appointment, the existing Normenkontrollrat (regulatory control council) — which previously advised the state government on reducing bureaucracy and reviewed new laws for their bureaucratic impact — is to be abolished.

Political Context

Shortly after the state election, Palmer emphasized his intention to remain Mayor of Tübingen, despite speculation that he might become a minister in Özdemir's government.
During the election campaign, Özdemir frequently praised Palmer, describing him as "one of the most successful mayors in all of Germany," assertive, and highly effective in running his town hall without unnecessary bureaucracy. Özdemir called Palmer a "very, very important advisor."

Palmer's Background

Palmer began his political career as a member of the state parliament.
He has served as Mayor of Tübingen since 2007.
He was once considered a potential successor to former Minister President Winfried Kretschmann (Greens), before leaving the Green Party in 2023 following several scandals.

Personal Relationship

Özdemir and Palmer share a long-standing personal friendship. Özdemir recently referred to Palmer as a family friend on the occasion of his wedding. Notably, Palmer officiated the wedding ceremony of Özdemir and his wife Flavia Zaka as a registrar just weeks before the election.

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Original headline: Neue Aufgabe für Boris Palmer – Dieses Amt soll er künftig unter Cem Özdemir übernehmen

Original language: DE

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