In Thuringia, Germany, the CDU, BSW, and SPD have initiated exploratory talks to form a coalition government, dubbed the "Brombeer-Koalition.

" Despite their efforts, the coalition would only secure 44 out of 88 seats in the state parliament, necessitating support from opposition parties like the AfD or Die Linke, both of which are excluded from coalition talks due to ideological differences.

The AfD emerged as the strongest party in the recent elections, but its right-wing stance has made it an undesirable partner for other parties.

The CDU, led by Mario Voigt, is exploring this coalition to end its decade-long opposition status, while the BSW and SPD are negotiating terms that include modernizing administration and maintaining social achievements.

However, the inclusion of contentious issues like the Ukraine conflict in discussions has sparked skepticism among potential partners, complicating the path to a stable government.