Red-Green Coalition on the Horizon for Hamburg's Senate Government
SPD to engagement in coalition discussions with The Greens - SPD seeks dialogue with the Greens
Get ready for more SPD and Green collaboration in Hamburg's Senate government! The SPD revealed they're keen on continuing the red-green alliance following a critical evaluation of their exploratory discussions with the CDU. Accordingly, the SPD's state executive board decided to kick off coalition talks with the Greens once again, as announced post-board meeting.
What's Cooking in Hamburg?
- Politics: SPD, Greens
- Government: Hamburg Senate
- Talks: Exploratory, Coalition
Hamburg's Election Results Shake Things Up
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Greens shook things up in the 2025 Hamburg state election by retaining their dominant status, clinching a total of 70 seats out of 121[1][4]. The CDU, although not currently part of the coalition negotiations between SPD and Greens, made a significant impact during the exploratory talks.
Following the election, SPD leader Peter Tschentscher hinted at his plans to negotiate with the Greens, but he also expressed openness to potentially discussing a partnership with the CDU if they showed promise[1]. Nevertheless, Tschentscher indicated that entering a grand coalition with the CDU would be his backup plan.
Right now, the primary focus rests on hammering out a coalition deal between the SPD and Greens, as they've got a solid foundation for continued collaboration[4].
The CDU's role in the conversation continues to be secondary, with no signs pointing towards their possible inclusion in the coalition government of Hamburg at present. However, their improved electoral performance keeps them relevant players in the state's political arena and potentially powerful brokers in future political alignments.
- The SPD and Greens aim to solidify their red-green coalition in the Hamburg Senate Government, following their successful partnership in the 2025 Hamburg state election that granted them a combined total of 70 seats.
- The exploratory discussions between SPD and Greens, Although the CDU participated, are now being replaced by formal coalition talks between the two parties, as announced by the SPD's state executive board post-board meeting.
- Despite the CDU's significant role in the exploratory talks, their potential inclusion in the coalition government of Hamburg remains uncertain, making them influential players in Hamburg's political scene and possible power brokers for future alliances.
