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Schwesig and Holm argue about Nord Stream 2 and possible coalitions at the election forum in Güstrow

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At a Nordkurier election forum in Güstrow there was a heated exchange between SPD Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig and AfD top candidate Leif-Erik Holm about Nord Stream 2, investigative committees and possible coalitions.
Holm signaled a willingness to participate in government with all parties, while Schwesig ruled out working with the AfD but sought dialogue with their voters.
Other parties rejected an AfD coalition.

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The Nordkurier election forum in Güstrow took place a week before the state elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Representatives from seven parties took part. The issue of Nord Stream 2 and the associated committee of inquiry into the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Climate Protection Foundation caused controversy. The AfD had supported the investigative committee, but at the same time advocated for the pipeline to be used again.

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After the state elections, coalition negotiations will begin, although the AfD is unlikely to be included in the government.
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The AfD will emphasize its openness to discussions with all parties in order to present itself as a responsible force.
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Will there be coalition negotiations with the AfD after the election?
How will the AfD position itself if it does not enter government?
What concrete steps are the parties planning to resolve the political deadlock?

Schwesig and Holm argue about Nord Stream 2 and possible coalitions at the election forum in Güstrow

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At a Nordkurier election forum in Güstrow there was a heated exchange between SPD Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig and AfD top candidate Leif-Erik Holm about Nord Stream 2, investigative committees and possible coalitions.
Holm signaled a willingness to participate in government with all parties, while Schwesig ruled out working with the AfD but sought dialogue with their voters.
Other parties rejected an AfD coalition.

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Why It Matters

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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

After the state elections, coalition negotiations will begin, although the AfD is unlikely to be included in the government.
Likely · Within weeks
The AfD will emphasize its openness to discussions with all parties in order to present itself as a responsible force.
Likely · Within weeks

Open Questions

Will there be coalition negotiations with the AfD after the election?
How will the AfD position itself if it does not enter government?
What concrete steps are the parties planning to resolve the political deadlock?

Schwesig and Holm argue about Nord Stream 2 and possible coalitions at the election forum in Güstrow

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