The Conservative Democratic Union (CDU) in Thuringia proposes dialogues with the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Left Party (BSW).
The scenario in Thuringia is quite complex, but the CDU has hinted at potential dialogues: with the BSW and the SPD. Even if this could lead to a coalition, they wouldn't have a majority in the state parliament. The party is firmly rejecting a more stable alternative.
The Thuringian CDU has initiated preliminary talks with the Alliance for Progress and Social Welfare (BSW) and the SPD. CDU General Secretary Christian Herrgott stated that the state executive committee had authorized him and CDU state chairman Mario Voigt to engage in these discussions. These conversations aren't about forming a coalition or exploring possibilities yet. The decision was consensus among the state executive committee members.
Herrgott also emphasized that the CDU's incompatibility stance stays valid. "It's clear: we won't work with the AfD. We asserted that before the election and it still applies now. The same goes for a coalition with the Left," said Herrgott. He made it known that they're at the start of a "lengthy, lengthy, and extensive process".
Previously, the CDU federal chairman Friedrich Merz had also underlined the incompatibility resolution regarding the AfD and the Left, and highlighted that it's up to the state associations in Saxony and Thuringia to handle it. Previously, the AfD state executive committee had agreed unanimously to express interest in talking to the BSW and the CDU.
Impasse post-seats
The CDU ended up in second place in the state election on Sunday - trailing behind the AfD, led by far-right figure Bjørn Höcke. However, the situation following the election is intricate. A CDU, BSW, and SPD coalition that was frequently mentioned earlier wouldn't have a majority of seats in the new state parliament in Erfurt, with only 44 seats. The AfD and the Left, with 44 seats each, could potentially oppose this, giving rise to a stalemate.
The CDU's state executive committee also addressed personnel matters: unanimously deciding that Voigt should stand for reelection as parliamentary group leader, and MP Andreas Bühl for the role of parliamentary business manager.
The CDU has shown interest in engaging in discussions with the Alliance for Progress and Social Welfare (BSW), as the BSW's state executive committee has expressed their desire to talk with them. Despite these discussions, the CDU has reiterated its stance of incompatibility with the AfD and the Left, which could potentially complicate coalition negotiations.
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