In a significant political development, Mario Voigt of the CDU has been elected as the new Minister President of Thuringia.

Despite his coalition with the SPD and the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) lacking a majority, Voigt secured the position with crucial support from the Left Party.

This coalition, dubbed the 'Brombeer-Koalition,' faced criticism from within the CDU, with concerns about aligning with the leftist BSW.

The election was strategically supported by the Left Party to prevent the far-right AfD from gaining influence.

Voigt's election marks a return to power for the CDU in Thuringia after a decade in opposition, replacing the previous Left-led government.

The collaboration with the Left Party was symbolically marked by a gift of the 'Schwur von Buchenwald,' emphasizing a shared responsibility against fascism.