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Thuringia: Two BSW MPs against Voigt: Brombeer coalition in Erfurt is crumbling

Two BSW members are leaving the parliamentary group line and no longer want to support CDU Prime Minister Voigt. This makes the situation in Erfurt even more complicated.

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Thuringia: Two BSW MPs against Voigt: Brombeer coalition in Erfurt is crumbling

Thuringia's coalition government, known as the "Brombeer-Koalition", is facing instability. Two BSW lawmakers, Anke Wirsing and Sven Küntzel, have announced they will no longer support Premier Mario Voigt, leaving him at the head of a minority government. The coalition, comprising CDU, SPD, and BSW, currently holds 44 out of 88 seats in the Erfurt state parliament. The BSW infighting was sparked by Voigt having his doctorate revoked by TU Chemnitz, prompting the party leadership to call for an end to support for him.

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