SPD victorious in Brandenburg election
In the recent state election held in Brandenburg, Germany, several major political parties experienced significant changes in their vote counts.
The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), known for its focus on social issues and justice, saw mixed results. Although the party maintained its position as one of the major parties in the region, it did not manage to secure enough votes to enter the state parliament on its own. Similarly, the CDU (Christian Democratic Union of Germany), which operates in all federal states except Bavaria, where the CSU exists, also failed to make it into the parliament alone.
The Green Party, prioritising environmental policy, followed a similar trend, while the Free Voters and the FDP saw a decrease in their voter support compared to the 2019 election.
One of the most intriguing developments came from the Alliance for Progress and Justice (BSW), a party founded by Sahra Wagenknecht. Despite being a relatively new party, BSW managed to garner a significant number of votes, enough to challenge the established parties. However, none of the combinations of SPD, CDU, Greens, BSW, CDU, FDP, SPD, CDU, BSW, and FDP made it into the state parliament.
The Alternative for Germany (AfD), a political party established in 2013, faced an unusual outcome in the election. Three of their candidates who won their constituencies with the most first votes did not enter the parliament due to a lack of proportional second votes. This indicates that the AfD did not enter the Landtag in a fully proportional manner, a departure from previous elections.
Initially, the AfD was primarily against the euro, but later, it mainly protested against refugees and Islam. Many politicians from other parties consider the AfD's actions hostile to foreigners. The party entered the Bundestag in 2017 but did not make it into the Brandenburg state parliament this time around.
The CDU does not want to work together with BSW, leaving the SPD with the challenging task of finding a coalition partner to form a government. The SPD can only form a government together with BSW or together with BSW and CDU.
A positive note is the increased voter turnout in the 2022 Brandenburg state election, with approximately 73% of voters casting their ballots, compared to around 61% in the 2019 election.
The CDU and CSU work together in federal politics and are collectively known as the Union. The party "The Left," from which Wagenknecht previously departed due to a dispute, lost many votes in the election. Many politicians from other parties continue to view the actions of the AfD as hostile to foreigners.
These results mark a significant shift in the political landscape of Brandenburg, with the SPD, CDU, and Greens, who have been governing together in the region, no longer holding the majority. The future of Brandenburg's government remains uncertain as parties navigate potential coalitions to form a new administration.
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