The AfD, gaining momentum across various German states, is asserting its political influence. In Thuringia, the AfD, with 32 deputies, claims the right to propose a candidate for the state parliament president.
However, other parties like the CDU, SPD, Left, and BSW are pushing to change procedural rules, aiming to elect a president from the parliament's center. AfD's parliamentary manager, Torben Braga, has hinted at potential compromises but is prepared to take legal action if necessary.
The CDU's nomination of Thadäus König as a counter-candidate to AfD's Wiebke Muhsal, who has a fraud conviction, further complicates the dynamics. Elsewhere, in Brandenburg, the SPD and CDU have initiated talks post-election, with the SPD also engaging with BSW despite CDU’s opposition to a coalition.
In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, an Insa poll places the AfD ahead of the CDU and the ruling SPD. Similarly, in Saarland, the CDU has overtaken the SPD, while the AfD maintains significant support.
Amira Mohamed Ali, BSW's co-leader, criticizes the current approach to the AfD, advocating for a more strategic engagement to counter its growing influence. The political landscape is evidently shifting, with the AfD emerging as a formidable force, prompting established parties to rethink their strategies.
