DER SPIEGEL
Thuringia: Mario Voigt wants to be elected Prime Minister despite a narrow majority - DER SPIEGEL
Politics
Mario Voigt wants to be elected Prime Minister of Thuringia despite a narrow majority in the state parliament.
2024-12-12 11:00:09
Politics
Government
Thuringian Election: A Strategic Coalition Move
Image courtesy of : AFP (RALF HIRSCHBERGER)
In a strategic political maneuver, the CDU, SPD, and the Left Party have reached a consensus to elect CDU politician Mario Voigt as the Minister-President of Thuringia. This agreement represents a significant political alignment, excluding any cooperation with the AfD, and includes a structured monthly discussion format to last throughout the legislative term.
The CDU's so-called 'Brombeer-Koalition'—a coalition formed with the SPD and BSW—holds only 44 of the 88 seats in the Thuringian parliament. An absolute majority of 45 votes is necessary in the initial ballots, making the coalition reliant on additional support. The Left Party has pledged its backing, with several of its deputies prepared to vote for Voigt, disregarding party discipline.
This political pact aims to mitigate the risk of the AfD influencing the election. In 2020, a similar situation led to the controversial election of FDP politician Thomas Kemmerich as Minister-President with AfD support, sparking a nationwide uproar. The current agreement seeks to avoid such a scenario by ensuring Voigt's election without AfD interference.
Voigt’s election as Minister-President was facilitated by the Left Party’s support, despite the CDU's historical stance against collaborating with the Left. This move underscores the complexities of Thuringian politics, where traditional party lines blur in the face of strategic necessity.
Ultimately, Mario Voigt's ascent to leadership reflects a calculated effort to stabilize governance in Thuringia while navigating the intricate dynamics of coalition politics. As the new Minister-President, Voigt replaces Bodo Ramelow, signaling a shift in the political landscape of the region.
Related news on that topic:
The press radar on this topic:
gmx
"Honest and fair": Scholz, Habeck and Merz make promises
Politics
Chancellor candidates from the SPD, Union and Greens promise a fair and respectful election campaign; entertainers Joko and Klaas provide airtime.
EuroNews
German Chancellor Scholz Calls for a Vote of Confidence Next Week
Politics
German Chancellor Scholz has requested a vote of confidence in the German Parliament. The vote of confidence will take place on December 16. If the majority of the Parliament votes against Scholz, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier can dissolve the Federal Assembly and call for new elections. In the past, Gerhard Schröder lost the early election after a vote of confidence, and the traffic light coalition of Scholz's party SPD, FDP, and the Greens is also said to have collapsed with the dismissal..
Berliner Zeitung
Before the Vote of Confidence: Why the SPD Has Caused Even More Stagnation Through the Breakup of the Traffic Light Coalition
Politics
Economy
Chancellor Scholz is posing the question of confidence on December 16th in order to end the months-long political stagnation. The SPD has caused further blockades through the breakup of the traffic light coalition; the FDP is now refusing any support for budget-relevant laws. The AfD and individual budget policymakers could also influence the vote of confidence. Scholz is leaving behind a country without a budget and a reform backlog, while he himself wants to score points through industrial v..
Welcome!
infobud.news is an AI-driven news aggregator that simplifies global news, offering customizable feeds in all languages for tailored insights into tech, finance, politics, and more. It provides precise, relevant news updates, overcoming conventional search tool limitations. Due to the diversity of news sources, it provides precise and relevant news updates, focusing entirely on the facts without influencing opinion. Read moreExpand