Voigt receives a letter from Link, proposing a discussion - demands a meeting from Voigt, as penned by the Left
In a recent development, the Left Party (Die Linke) in Thuringia has expressed its readiness for dialogue regarding the planned double budget for the years 2026 and 2027. The party has sent a letter to the CDU state business office, urging for their inclusion in the negotiations.
The letter, addressed to Minister President and CDU state chairman Mario Voigt, emphasizes the importance of state politics being measured by whether people can lead a good and secure life. The Left Party leaders, Katja Maurer and Ralf Plötner, have explicitly addressed Voigt in this regard.
Maurer, co-chair of Thuringia's Left Party, has voiced concerns over the savings plans of the "Blackberry" coalition (CDU, BSW, SPD) and has stated her belief in sitting down at a table and talking about expectations. She has also expressed a desire to discuss funding programs and has stated that the Left will "draw red lines."
The ongoing budget negotiations involve Finance Minister Katja Wolf (BSW) and individual ministers. The Left Party has passed the budget for the current year 2025, but difficult talks are expected for the planned double budget.
The Left Party leaders have strongly urged Voigt to engage in a joint exchange as soon as possible. They have emphasized the need for an earlier involvement of their party in the budget negotiations. The coalition, which does not have a majority in parliament and relies on the voting behavior of the opposition, is responsible for demonstrating its readiness to engage in dialogue with the Left.
Newcomers, according to the letter, expect an open Thuringia that gives them a chance instead of excluding them. The letter also states that children, young people, and adults have a right to good and inclusive education.
While there is no current update or specific information available about the key funding programs at stake in these negotiations, it is recommended to consult recent local Thuringian government releases, regional news outlets, or official party communications directly for up-to-date and precise information on this matter.
- The Left Party has expressed their need for earlier involvement in the budget negotiations, as they believe that policy-and-legislation, such as the community policy and employment policy, should be determined with an open dialogue that includes all parties, ensuring a Thuringia that gives opportunities to newcomers and provides good and inclusive education for children, young people, and adults.
- As the coalitions' savings plans are a point of concern for the Left Party, they have stated their intention to discuss funding programs, draw red lines, and engage in policy-and-legislation discussions, as these are not just matters of politics, but the measurements of state politics' success in providing a good and secure life for all citizens.
