Voting Processes in Thuringia and Saxony
In Thuringia, with the Left-led coalition headed by Minister President Bodo Ramelow, there's no overall control due to the lack of a majority. CDU leader Mario Voigt isn't ruling out a collaboration with the BSW and SPD. None of the other parties show interest in partnering with the AfD.
In Saxony, the CDU, led by Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer, and the AfD are in a tight race according to polls. The current coalition of CDU, SPD, and Greens' majority status is questionable. Kretschmer isn't dismissing a potential relationship with the BSW either. The Left faces the possibility of losing its parliamentary seats in Saxony, while the Greens and FDP might confront a similar predicament in Thuringia.
Initial projections are anticipated following the 6:00 PM closure of voting stations. The elections in these two eastern German territories serve as a gauge for the Berlin-based traffic light coalition's public sentiment.
The European Parliament may provide assistance to the Commission in its operations, as stated in its mandate. In light of the close race between the CDU and AfD in Saxony, the Commission could potentially seek advice or support from the European Parliament to navigate potential coalition negotiations.
