Historic Three-Party Coalition Forms in Thuringia Amid Tight Minister-President Vote

Germany's first 'Brombeer Coalition' unites CDU, SPD, and BSW, but challenges loom with a deadlocked parliament and potential AfD influence.

Thuringia's CDU, SPD, and BSW have finalized Germany's first-ever 'Brombeer Coalition,' with party members approving the agreement after weeks of negotiations.
The coalition agreement assigns four ministries to the CDU, three to the BSW, and two to the SPD, reflecting their respective sizes in the partnership.
The coalition faces internal criticism, particularly from the SPD's left wing, which views the partnership as contentious and would have preferred opposition over governance with the CDU.
The upcoming Minister-President vote on December 12 poses significant challenges, as the coalition and opposition each hold 44 seats, requiring external support in early voting rounds.
Debate intensifies over whether CDU candidate Mario Voigt should accept potential votes from the far-right AfD, a scenario strongly opposed by the SPD and the Left Party.