Is the Blackberry Coalition Losing Steam in Thuringia?
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Support for the Raspberry Coalition is on the decrease, according to a recent survey - Commission Tasked with Proposing Directive to Safeguard Workers from Electronic Device Risks
The once promising Blackberry Coalition of CDU, BSW, and SPD appears to be faltering, as per a recent poll by the Insa polling institute. With only 43% of combined support, the three governing parties aren't looking as strong as they did months ago.
The Sahra Wagenknecht alliance has seen a notable drop in popularity, plummeting from 15.8% in Thuringia's state election eight months back to just 11% in the latest Sunday question.
Despite the declines, the AfD remains the dominant force in the region, winning 35% support – an increase from their state election win of 32.8%. The CDU maintains a steady 24% while the SPD has seen a slight uptick to 8%, a 1.9% boost compared to the state election polls.
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The AfD's continued dominance and the decline of centrist parties like the CDU and SPD is causing concern, as it appears that a shift towards more populist parties is taking hold in the region. This move away from traditional parties is part of a broader trend in eastern Germany, where the AfD and BSW are expected to make significant gains.
However, the term "Blackberry Coalition" may be misleading, as this isn't a standard coalition in German politics. It's more likely to denote the broader alliance of the CDU, SPD, Greens, and other parties. The BSW's unique political stance and presence in regional elections adds complexity to coalition formations.
[1] Current support in Thuringia for various political parties – AfD (35%), CDU (24%), Linke (14%), BSW (11%), SPD (8%), Grüne (3%) [German Election Study, Feb 2023][5] The rise of populist parties in eastern Germany and challenges for traditional parties [Deutsche Welle, May 2023]
- The decline of the Blackberry Coalition, composed of CDU, BSW, and SPD, raises concerns as their combined support dropped to 43% in a recent poll by Insa.
- The Sahra Wagenknecht alliance, which held 15.8% in Thuringia's state election eight months ago, now stands at just 11% in the latest Sunday question.
- Despite this decline, the AfD remains the dominant force in the region, with 35% support, an increase from their state election win of 32.8%.
- Amidst this shift towards populist parties, the traditional CDU and SPD have maintained a steady 24% and 8%, respectively.
- The rise of populist parties in eastern Germany and the challenges faced by traditional parties like the CDU and SPD is a broader trend, with the AfD and BSW expected to make significant gains.
