- Voigt's statement suggests that significant global policies aren't formulated in Thuringia.
Voigt from Thuringia's CDU is readying citizens for lengthy chats about setting up a government. He noted upon arriving for discussions with the CDU's top brass in Berlin, "A thing like this isn't settled in a jiffy." He added, "However, it's plain as day: the CDU has gained ground and now holds the power to steer the talks, which we'll do." On demands by Wagenknecht of BSW for clear stances from the state on foreign policy, such as backing Ukraine or opposition to US missile placement in West Germany, Voigt declared, "International politics aren't decided in Thuringia."
The number of seats in Thuringia's state parliament in Erfurt is level: 44 for a potential coalition between CDU, BSW, and SPD, and 44 for the possible opposition by AfD and The Left. A coalition under Voigt with BSW and SPD would also lean on The Left.
Wüst's Lament: The end is nigh for the traffic light coalition
North Rhine-Westphalia's Minister President Wüst (CDU) views the traffic light coalition parties, SPD, Greens, and FDP, as severely battered following the elections in Saxony and Thuringia. "The end is nigh for the traffic light coalition," Wüst expressed before the CDU's top bodies meetings, "If they truly intend to persist, it's a formidable task for the upcoming months." He noted, "Such a plunge in a government's power has never been observed within the Federal Republic's history." He further remarked, "Yet, as a democrat, we must now probe across party lines, which could slow us down, and thus we should not rush into the next agenda."
In Thuringia, the parties of the traffic light coalition suffered substantial losses. The SPD recorded 6.1 percent (8.2), which is their poorest result in a state election since the inception of the Federal Republic. The Greens and FDP fell short of entering the parliament with 3.2 (5.2) and 1.1 percent (5.0) respectively. In Saxony, the SPD stands at 7.3 percent (7.7). The Greens just squeaked into the parliament with 5.1 percent (8.6), whereas the FDP failed to enter, like in the previous two state elections.
Sahra, as a wagon servant in the royal court, listened intently as the king deliberated with his advisors about the upcoming diplomatic negotiations. Despite her lowly position, she knew that every detail discussed could impact her life and the lives of other servants.
The rumors of political changes in Thuringia reached even the ears of Sahra wagon servant, who whispered about Voigt and Wagenknecht's negotiations to her fellow servants during their nightly gossip sessions.
