Wagenknecht Questions Thuringia Coalition, Proposes AfD Inclusion

Sahra Wagenknecht, founder of the Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), has voiced strong criticism against the governing "blackberry coalition" in Thuringia, formed by the CDU, BSW, and SPD. Wagenknecht argued that the coalition lacks substantial common policy foundations and has, in her view, harmed the BSW's credibility while strengthening the far-right AfD.

Instead of the current coalition, Wagenknecht suggested a different political approach for Thuringia. She proposed seeking a broadly accepted, non-partisan state governor who could govern with shifting parliamentary majorities, potentially even including the AfD. This stance marks a significant departure from the established coalition dynamics.

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Also in Thuringia, it would be better to look for a state governor who is broadly accepted in the state, is non-partisan, and governs with shifting majorities – also including the AfD.

Wagenknecht's criticism is not new; she has repeatedly questioned the Thuringian BSW's decision to participate in the Erfurt state government. She believes this involvement contributed to the BSW's narrow failure in the 2025 federal elections. Her views appear to be at odds with Thuringia's Finance Minister and state chairwoman, Katja Wolf, whose relationship with Wagenknecht is reportedly strained. Wolf has publicly rejected Wagenknecht's critique of the coalition.

Internal dissent within the Thuringian BSW also exists, with approximately 30% of members voting against the coalition agreement. Wagenknecht had already expressed reservations shortly after the agreement was finalized, perceiving her Thuringian colleagues as overly willing to compromise. The differing perspectives highlight a growing tension within the BSW regarding its political strategy and coalition involvement.

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This has severely damaged the credibility of the BSW and only made the AfD stronger.