Winfried

Some 64% of Germans are not in favour of nuclear power, according to the latest poll from the N-TV news channel, which is why the Baden-Württemberg Green party finds itself facing the unexpected prospect that its candidate, a former chemistry teacher called Winfried Kretschmann, could become state prime minister.

Angela Merkel faces a painful setback in the Baden-Württemberg elections 2011

Some 64% of Germans are not in favour of nuclear power, according to the latest poll from the N-TV news channel, which is why the Baden-Württemberg Green party finds itself facing the unexpected prospect that its candidate, a former chemistry teacher called Winfried Kretschmann, could become state prime minister.

The Guardian World News Helen Pidd 2011

Local Green leader Winfried Kretschmann became the party's first-ever premier of a German state.

Germany's Greens: From Hippies to Hip Patrick McGroarty 2011

They “bore some of the responsibility for the rise of Nazi rule,” as the historian Winfried Heinemann remarks in Germany and the Second World War, but “they also produced the only resistance that presented any real threat.”

Hitler's Co-Conspirators 2009

The car, Skoda Rapid, will be introduced in the market shortly, Winfried Vahland , chairman of the company's board of management, said in a statement, without giving details.

Skoda Starts Sedan Production in West India Anirban Chowdhury 2011

The Greens were set to win more seats than their ally, the SPD, meaning that the Greens' lead candidate Winfried Kretschmann was expected to become the first Green premier of a German state.

German Coalition Takes Hit Marcus Walker 2011

They “bore some of the responsibility for the rise of Nazi rule,” as the historian Winfried Heinemann remarks in Germany and the Second World War, but “they also produced the only resistance that presented any real threat.”

Hitler's Co-Conspirators 2009

But Green Party leader Winfried Kretschmann is unlikely to seek immediate return to the political wilderness.

Coal Is More Dangerous Than Nuclear Jr. Holman W. Jenkins 2011

They “bore some of the responsibility for the rise of Nazi rule,” as the historian Winfried Heinemann remarks in Germany and the Second World War, but “they also produced the only resistance that presented any real threat.”

Hitler's Co-Conspirators 2009

European Pressphoto Agency Green Party candidate Winfried Kretschmann waves to supporters after the election in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg in Stuttgart, Germany, Sunday.

German Coalition Takes Hit Marcus Walker 2011