Political figures from the CDU, BSW, and SPD hold their inaugural meeting in Thuringia
In Thuringia, for the first time post-state election, representatives from the CDU, the APSG headed by Sahra Wagenknecht, and the SPD gathered. As per SPD's state secretary Markus Giebe, this Thursday meeting, similar to previous bi-party chats, was a preliminary examination.
Subsequent party groups will be tasked with analyzing these preliminary discussions. The current format hasn't yet evolved into the typical preliminary chats that usually precede coalition negotiations.
Establishing a government in Thuringia after the September 1st state election seems like a tough nut to crack. A possible alliance between the CDU, APSG, and SPD would control 44 out of the 88 seats in the state parliament, falling short of a majority.
The Thuringian AfD secured the most votes in the state election. But none of the other parties are keen on forming a coalition with the Thuringian AfD, which the Thuringian Office for the Protection of the Constitution has labeled as far-right radical.
Following the preliminary examination, more Representatives from various parties are expected to analyze the discussions. Regardless, an alliance between the CDU, APSG, and SPD would still require support from additional Representatives to form a majority government in Thuringia.
