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Saxony Coalition Talks Collapse

Coalition talks in Saxony fail, leaving the future of the government uncertain. Disagreements on peace, migration, and finances led to the collapse of negotiations between CDU, BSW, and SPD.

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CduBündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (Bsw)SpdAfd

Sabine ZimmermannMichael Kretschmer

What were the main reasons for the failure of the coalition talks in Saxony?: The coalition talks between CDU, Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), and SPD in Saxony failed due to disagreements on peace, migration, and finances. The talks were ultimately broken off without an agreement.
What are the options for forming a government in Saxony after the failed coalition talks?: It is unclear how the situation will proceed in Saxony. With CDU ruling out coalitions with AfD and the Left, a minority government led by CDU's Michael Kretschmer is a possibility, though he has expressed reservations.
How did the events surrounding the corona investigation committee affect the coalition talks?: The coalition talks were challenging from the start. They were temporarily suspended after many BSW members voted for an AfD proposal for a corona investigation committee.
What is the deadline for electing a new Minister President in Saxony, and what happens if the deadline is not met?: The four-month deadline for electing a new Minister President in Saxony ends in early February 2025. Failure to do so would result in the parliament's dissolution and subsequent new elections.
What were the results of the recent state election in Saxony, and how did it impact the possibilities for forming a government?: The CDU won the state election with 31.9% of the vote, ahead of the AfD (30.6%). As the CDU excludes alliances with the AfD and the Left, only a coalition of CDU, BSW, and SPD was feasible for a majority government.

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