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Manuel Hagel leads the CDU parliamentary group in Baden-Württemberg's state parliament and will serve as the party's top candidate in the 2026 state election. The Vereinigung Schwäbisch-Alemannischer Narrenzünfte selected him to receive their Golden Narrenschelle award for Fastnacht 2026, recognizing his engagement with regional cultural traditions. His role bridges local Baden-Württemberg governance with national CDU party strategy. Within the CDU/CSU Union, Hagel works alongside regional leaders to shape conservative policy approaches for both state and federal elections. His policy platform emphasizes technological development in Baden-Württemberg's automotive industry while opposing restrictions on combustion engines. These positions align with the liberal-conservative wing of German politics. Hagel's work in Baden-Württemberg state parliament focuses on regional economic development, environmental policy, and cultural preservation. His parliamentary leadership connects traditional southwestern German values with contemporary governance challenges. His influence extends from state-level decision-making to broader conservative political discourse in Germany.