Thuringia coalition in doubt as two BSW lawmakers withdraw support for premier

The governing coalition in Thuringia, known as the "blackberry coalition," faces an uncertain future after two lawmakers from the BSW party withdrew their support for Minister-President Mario Voigt. Anke Wirsing and Sven Küntzel announced they no longer back Voigt, defying a decision by their party faction to remain in the coalition.

This development leaves the coalition with the support of only a minority of lawmakers in the state parliament. Previously, the coalition of CDU, SPD, and BSW held exactly half the seats, requiring indirect support from the Left Party for legislative action. Without Wirsing and Küntzel, the remaining coalition members lack even a tie.

While the Left Party could still provide the necessary support for the coalition to pass measures, the withdrawal of the two BSW members signals significant internal dissent and instability. The article notes that this is a developing story.