Koalition: Rot-Rot-Grün in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern steht – SPD stimmt Koalitionsvertrag zu

Güstrow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is set to be governed for the first time by a coalition of the Social Democrats, Greens and Lefts. Following the agreement reached during a special party conference in Güstrow, the SPD voted unanimously to endorse the negotiated coalition agreement. The vote was unanimous. The deal is expected to be signed in Greifswald on the evening of the day.

Speaking in Güstrow, Minister President Manuela Schwesig of the SPD highlighted a robust coalition agreement, where the SPD's imprint would be evident in many aspects. The coalition would also ensure no collaboration with the AfD. Claudia Müller from the Greens, who will assume responsibility for environmental, nature, climate protection, energy, mobility and equality as a minister in the future, had previously advocated for the coalition agreement at the Green party conference in Stralsund.

She expressed pride in what they managed to achieve as the smallest of the three partners. The agreement is ultimately a compromise. At 52 years old, Schwesig has been governing Mecklenburg-Vorpommern since 2017, and intends to seek re-election at the State Parliament on Monday. With 39 out of the total 71 seats, the Rot-Rot-Grün coalition has a majority.

The AfD as the only opposition party holds 32 seats. The previous red-red government lost its majority in the state election held on September 20th.