The Federal CDU rejects coalitions with the party of Sahra Wagenknecht. Manipulations of postal votes in favor of the party 'Freie Sachsen' were discovered in Saxony.
The outcome of the elections in Saxony and Thuringia could make it more difficult to attract foreign skilled workers. The handling of objections by the population in Saxony is criticized by a Jewish restaurateur.
The queer community in Leipzig is feeling under pressure. Former President of the Bundestag urges parties to bring solutions closer for issues such as migration and internal security.
The CDU faces resistance within the party against a coalition with the BSW. CDU politicians like Frank Sarfeld and Roderich Kiesewetter are calling for an incompatibility clause.
The CDU in Thuringia voted in favor of starting talks with the BSW for a possible coalition. The CDU in Saxony is also considering a coalition with the BSW as a possible option.
However, prominent CDU politicians like Dennis Radtke and Monica Wüllner warn against such a coalition, as they believe that the BSW undermines democratic values. CDU leader Friedrich Merz supports the CDU leaders in both states and believes that they will handle the government formation responsibly.
The future of coalitions in Saxony and Thuringia is still uncertain, and discussions are ongoing.
