In anticipation of the 2025 Federal Election, CSU leader Markus Söder has firmly ruled out a coalition with the Greens if the Union wins. Söder's stance stems from a fundamental disagreement over migration policy, which he describes as 'elemental' for the Union. He criticizes the Greens for opposing the rejection of migrants at Germany's borders and labels them as the 'main hindrance' in migration matters.
Söder's criticism extends to the Greens' alignment with Robert Habeck, the current Green Federal Minister for Economic Affairs. He perceives their allegiance as a 'mental enslavement' and warns that reappointing Habeck would be disastrous for Germany's economic morale. The Union's stagnant poll numbers, according to Söder, result in uncertainty among potential voters. They question whether a Union victory would mean a mere change in government or a substantial shift in direction.
The exclusion of a Green coalition narrows the Union's post-election partnership possibilities. Presently, the Social Democrats (SPD) appear to be the only feasible partner, as they sit neck and neck with the Greens in polls. Current data places the CDU/CSU in the lead, followed by the AfD and SPD. Söder's firm stance on excluding the Greens limits the Union's coalition options, a critical factor as the election approaches.
