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It wasn't long before calls for negotiations with the AfD started emerging from the Thuringian CDU's camp. The day post the election, Martina Schweinsburg, the ex-state councilor and newly appointed representative, voiced her opinion. She's not new to expressing her views in this direction, as you might recall.
As a state parliamentarian, Martina Schweinsburg proposes that the Thuringian CDU engage in discussions not just with the Left Party, but also with the AfD. "Approximately 30% of Thuringians cast their votes for the AfD. That's a sign of respect for the electorate, to talk to those they chose," stated the president of the Thuringian District Council. Renewing her stance, Schweinsburg emphasized her earlier standpoint, having previously not ruled out negotiations with both the AfD and the Left.
She criticized the "Pippi Longstocking" approach, which translates to "The AfD is a misbehaving child, you're not allowed to play with it." She anticipates that the party will reveal itself in serious consultations.
She advocated for talks with all parties, even the Left. "It's also possible that no common ground is found." However, she has no interest in engaging in speculations about potential constellations or tolerance models. "That's not my call. I'm part of a team, and that's what I'm here for."
Elected to the state parliament for the first time through a direct mandate, Schweinsburg intends to primarily advocate for municipal autonomy. "If I secure the influence and receive it, I wish to instill pragmatism into politics," she declared. CDU top candidate Mario Voigt had invited Schweinsburg to join an expert team for a 100-day government program before the election, often perceived as a sort of shadow cabinet.
Supporters of negotiations with the AfD have been present within the Thuringian CDU for quite some time now. For instance, in 2019, a declaration from 17 local CDU politicians demanded "results-oriented talks" with the AfD. Schweinsburg was one of the signatories.
Following her appointment as a representative, Martina Schweinsburg suggested that the Thuringian CDU should consider negotiations not only with the Left Party but also with the AfD, as they received a significant vote share in the Elections to the Landtag of Thuringia. Emulating her previous stance, Schweinsburg reiterated her support for engaging with both the AfD and the Left in discussions.
