CDU in Saxony-Anhalt rejects SPD invitation to coalition talks

The CDU in Saxony-Anhalt has confirmed that it is not interested in forming a government. She rejected an invitation from the SPD to coalition talks. "The CDU Saxony-Anhalt will not take part in this conversation," said a CDU spokeswoman. The state executive board has decided to go into opposition. “The regional association is sticking to this decision.”

This means that it is unlikely that a government will be formed in Saxony-Anhalt without the AfD. The CDU, Left, Greens and SPD together have 39 seats, the BSW is represented by 5 representatives. The AfD also has 39 MPs. For a majority in parliament, 42 votes are needed. In order to bring a government into office without the AfD, all other parties would have to come to an agreement.

The Social Democrats want to discuss this next Tuesday with the CDU, Greens, Left and BSW. The SPD state leaders Juliane Kleemann and Andreas Schmidt said in a letter to the other four parties that it was their responsibility to “seriously explore the existing options for forming a stable and effective government.”