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Quick summary: Following the breakup of the coalition between SPD and BSW in Brandenburg, the Social Democrats and CDU plan to begin coalition negotiations promptly.

After the collapse of the coalition between SPD and BSW in Brandenburg, the state boards of CDU and SPD unanimously voted on Friday evening to initiate coalition negotiations. SPD General Secretary Kurt Fischer stated that both parties share a common will to advance Brandenburg and tackle the significant challenges facing the state. CDU state leader Jan Redmann emphasized the need to regain trust, including from voters who did not support either party, and highlighted the importance of focusing on key issues such as education, security, and the economy. Negotiations are set to begin next week, with Redmann anticipating their conclusion by mid-March, leading to the formation of a new state government. Discussions will take place in a main group and five thematic working groups, addressing topics such as quality jobs, affordable energy, opportunities for young Brandenburgers, stability, order, and reliable healthcare. The CDU aims for a streamlined coalition agreement with clear action areas and measurable packages. Redmann ruled out a major restructuring of ministries due to the short legislative period. Both parties stressed the need for stability and reliability in Brandenburg’s state politics, especially in light of recent events within the BSW parliamentary group. Following the inclusion of two former BSW members into the SPD faction, SPD and CDU now hold a majority of 46 out of 88 seats in the Brandenburg state parliament. The CDU has been involved in state governments in Brandenburg as a coalition partner under SPD leadership since 1999, with interruptions.

Source: www.tagesschau.de