Politics · Germany · 6 hrs ago
Left Party approves coalition deal in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
The Left Party approved a coalition agreement with the Social Democrats and Greens in Germany’s state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
At its party conference, a large majority of 84 delegates supported the deal, while seven abstained.
The Left Party won 6.5% in the state election, down from 9.9% in 2021, and its leaders said the agreement would let it take responsibility in social policy despite compromises.
The party said it had secured a pledge that the state would not guarantee loans for building warships.
Kerstin Mieth is proposed for social affairs minister and Michael Noetzel for justice minister in the new government.
The Social Democrats and Greens must still approve the agreement at their own party conferences.
If all three parties approve it, they plan to sign the deal on Saturday evening, and state premier Manuela Schwesig is due to seek re-election in parliament on Monday.
The Left Party in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern approved a coalition agreement with the Social Democrats and Greens at a party conference.
A large majority of 84 delegates voted in favour, with seven abstentions.
The agreement still needs approval from the Social Democrats and Greens before it can be signed.
The Left is expected to hold the social affairs, labour and health ministry and the justice ministry in the new government.
- Who
- The Left Party in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
- What
- It approved a coalition agreement with the Social Democrats and Greens.
- When
- November 13, 2026; the vote was held at 20:30.
- Where
- At a party conference in Güstrow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
- Why
- The party said the agreement would let it take responsibility in key policy areas and deliver concrete improvements.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Left Party approved the coalition agreement at its party conference in Güstrow.
The Social Democrats and Greens are due to hold separate party conferences to consider the agreement.
If all three parties approve the agreement, it is due to be signed at the Pomeranian State Museum in Greifswald.
Manuela Schwesig is due to seek re-election as minister-president in the state parliament.
- Delegates
- 84; seven abstained
- Left Party share in state election
- 6.5%, down from 9.9% in 2021
- Expected social affairs minister
- Kerstin Mieth
- Expected justice minister
- Michael Noetzel
- Coalition parties
- Left Party, Social Democrats and Greens
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What people are saying
not because it is perfect, but because we can achieve concrete improvements
The agreement allows us to take responsibility in key areas
You can be glad that there are two ministries again, that you got so much out of it