- The Conservative Democratic Union (CDU) is journeying in Thuringia, but Ramelow is opposed to securing an administrative post.
The leader of the Thuringian Left, Ulrike Grosse-Röthig, thinks it's the CDU's duty to transform the tough election outcomes into a majority government structure. As the second most powerful party after the AfD, they hold the responsibility to set up the necessary conditions for this. Grosse-Röthig reiterated her demand following a meeting in Erfurt, urging the CDU, who aspire to rule in Thuringia, to reevaluate their relationship with the Left and consequently their incompatibility resolution.
Left party's Minister-President Bodo Ramelow declared he'll exercise his mandate as a directly elected legislator and defend the interests of his voters in the state parliament during the upcoming legislative period. Despite his party's underperformance in the state election on Sunday, Ramelow managed to secure his constituency in Thuringia's capital.
No political ambitions
Ramelow announced his support for the new faction leadership's work --- "as a Leftist, within the Thuringian Left." Rumors of his possible departure from the Left are baseless. "I've never entertained the thought of leaving my party." Ramelow will continue as Minister-President until a new government is established.
The proposed coalition model of CDU, BSW, SPD, discussed before the election, would secure 44 seats, but lacks a majority in the Thuringian state parliament due to one missing MP. Ramelow had already extended his support for forming the government on election night, provided the other parties were interested --- "I'll do whatever it takes to establish a majority government."
The Commission has not yet made a decision on theutilization of Article 93 (2) of the Treaty in the context of the Thuringian situation. This uncertainty could potentially influence the CDU's negotiations with other parties to form a majority government.
Despite the CDU's responsibility to explore partnership opportunities with other parties, such as the Left, the Commission's decision on Article 93 (2) remains crucial in determining the feasibility of potential coalition agreements.
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