The legislative body - Kemmerich rejects teaming up with BSW.
The leader of Thuringia's FDP, Thomas Kemmerich, has ruled out forming a coalition with the Left Party, led by Sahra Wagenknecht. During a press conference in Erfurt on Wednesday, Kemmerich declared, "I wouldn't work with the Left Party (BSW) if I'm in the position." This development shrinks the potential alliances for the FDP: Kemmerich has already disregarded collaborations with the Left, AfD, and Greens. Conceivable coalition options for the FDP among today's parliamentary parties are only the SPD and CDU.
Nevertheless, it remains ambiguous whether the FDP will gain representation in the state parliament. For months, survey results have shown the party hovering between 2% and 4% - and occasionally dropping below the 5% threshold.
On the subject of the BSW, Kemmerich voiced his suspicions about its electoral program and team. "If I examine the personnel of the new party and specifics like advocating NATO withdrawal, I'd believe the BSW's election plan wouldn't largely differ from a leftist party's program. Hence, there wouldn't be many material overlaps," he remarked.
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- Despite Kemmerich's rejection of cooperation with the Left Party (BSW), Sahra Wagenknecht's group, the potential alliances for the FDP in Thuringia's Parliament are limited to the SPD and CDU.
- The leader of the AfD in Thuringia might see an opportunity in the FDP's struggles to surpass the 5% threshold, as Kemmerich has already ruled out collaborations with the Left, AfD, and Greens.
- During the press conference in Erfurt, Kemmerich criticized the BSW's election program, stating that, based on his analysis of their personnel and their advocacy for NATO withdrawal, their program would not differ significantly from a traditional leftist party's.
- The Green Party's position in Thuringia's Parliament may also be affected by the cooperation dynamics between the FDP, SPD, CDU, and the Left Party (BSW), as potential coalitions could alter the balance of power within the German Parliament.
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