Germany news: Greens and CDU agree Baden-Württemberg deal

The state of Baden-Württemberg's Greens and conservatives have forged a coalition deal after weeks of talks. Meanwhile, unions are staging May Day rallies to demand better work conditions and a wealth tax. DW has more.

• The Green Party and conservative Christian Democrats have hammered out details of a coalition to rule the state of Baden-Württemberg
• The terms will see the Green's Cem Özdemir take over as the first German state leader from a Turkish background
• May Day rallies are set to take place across Germany with unions protesting job and benefit cuts

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