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Boris Palmer, the independent mayor of Tübingen, has been given a new role by Cem Özdemir's government in Baden-Württemberg. Palmer will systematically review every ministry in the state to identify and propose cuts to bureaucratic dead weight. The announcement has promptly caused political irritation, with Palmer described as a 'free radical' whom 'nobody is safe from.' The move is seen as an effort to put pressure on the government by leveraging Palmer's reputation as a maverick reformer. The article, published by Die Welt on July 17, 2026, highlights the controversial nature of the appointment and the expected friction within the state administration.
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Boris Palmer: "No One Is Safe from Him" – How the "Free Radical" Plans to Pressure Özdemir's Government
Cem Özdemir (Greens, left) and Tübingen's Mayor Boris Palmer (independent) Source: picture alliance/dpa/Felix Kästle
Boris Palmer, the mayor of Tübingen, is taking on a new role. He will scrutinize every ministry in the state of Baden-Württemberg and submit proposals to eliminate bureaucratic dead weight. The announcement has immediately sparked irritation.
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Boris Palmer Appointed Bureaucracy Advisor in Baden-Württemberg, Sparking Controversy