In Thuringia, the CDU, BSW, and SPD are set to present a coalition agreement with concrete measures in education, economy, and social affairs. The negotiations, marked by determination and pragmatism, resolved earlier disputes over peace policy. The contract now reflects significant changes after pressure from BSW's Wagenknecht. Despite the AfD winning the state election, they are excluded from government, as is the Left Party, with whom the CDU avoids forming a coalition. The compromise is expected to gain broad support, and a debate on US missile deployment in Germany is anticipated.
Meanwhile, in Brandenburg, coalition negotiations between the SPD and BSW are nearing completion. Key issues include a constitutional loyalty check and education policy. The SPD and BSW hold a majority in parliament, avoiding a coalition with the AfD. Optimism surrounds reaching an agreement soon, focusing on bureaucracy reduction, digitalization, and healthcare improvements.
In Saxony, the CDU and SPD are discussing a minority government, agreeing on initial points like a regional police force and increased social and cultural funding. However, financing remains unclear. The state's parliament rejected an AfD proposal for US missile stationing, amidst ongoing challenges and economic concerns.
