In Thuringia, Germany, a political maneuver is underway to elect Mario Voigt as the new Minister-President.

The CDU, BSW, and SPD, forming the so-called "Brombeer Coalition," lack one vote for a majority in the Landtag, holding 44 of 88 seats.

To avoid relying on the controversial AfD, they have proposed a deal to the Left Party, offering regular discussions and collaboration on reforms.

The Left Party, led by Christian Schaft, is cautiously optimistic about reaching an agreement, which would prevent the AfD from influencing the election outcome.

This situation echoes past political tensions in Thuringia, where the AfD's involvement in leadership elections has been contentious.

The coalition aims to secure a stable government without the AfD's support, highlighting the delicate balance of power in the region.