The extremist AfD party, led by Björn Höcke, has reached a historic record in Thuringia, surpassing other parties with 40 percent of the votes. This increase shows a one percent growth compared to April and clearly indicates the power and influence of this party in local politics.
Is a Coalition to Counter Possible?
The coalition government consisting of CDU, BSW, and SPD, under the leadership of Mario Weiß, has only secured 35 percent of the votes. Interestingly, the CDU has lost two percent of the votes compared to April, dropping to 22 percent. In contrast, the Left has also increased by two percent to reach 16 percent.
Some analysts believe that a four-party coalition is necessary to create an anti-AfD majority. On the other hand, the Greens and Liberals have barely crossed the five percent threshold.
It is worth noting that the AfD is recognized as a right-wing extremist party in Thuringia, and this survey was conducted from June 23 to June 30 among 1,000 people. While the next elections in this state will not be held until 2029, these statistics could significantly impact the future political landscape.
However, it should be noted that polls are always accompanied by uncertainty, and rapid changes in electoral decision-making can affect the results.
