Overview
- Palmer says there are no current talks with Cem Özdemir about rejoining the party.
- He ties the prospect of returning to Özdemir securing a Baden-Württemberg win and sustaining a pragmatic line associated with Winfried Kretschmann.
- He emphasizes mutual compatibility as a prerequisite, saying he would come back if both sides can work together.
- He portrays himself as an independent mayor not seeking higher office and says he values his political autonomy.
- He left the Greens in May 2023 after controversy over his use of a racial slur, though he notes political alignment with positions Özdemir has expressed.