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SPD in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern backs coalition talks with Greens and Left
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has approved starting coalition talks with the Greens and the Left party.
The state is in northeastern Germany, and its Minister-President, Manuela Schwesig, said the SPD’s leadership bodies and parliamentary group had agreed.
The three parties have completed preliminary talks, and their negotiators recommended moving on to formal negotiations.
The Left’s state leadership was due to decide that evening, while the Greens were due to vote at a party meeting on Saturday in Rostock.
If both parties agree, negotiations are set to begin on Monday at 11 a.m.
The parties plan to focus on policy first and discuss ministerial posts at the end.
If they form a government together, it would be the state’s first coalition of the SPD, Greens and Left; the state parliament is due to meet for its opening session on October 20.
The Mecklenburg-Vorpommern SPD approved starting coalition talks with the Greens and Left Party.
The approval came from the party’s state executive, state party council and state parliamentary group.
The Greens and Left Party had not yet given their approval.
If both parties agree, talks are planned to begin Monday at 11:00.
Manuela Schwesig said the talks would focus on policy, with ministerial posts discussed last.
- Who
- The Mecklenburg-Vorpommern SPD approved talks with the Greens and Left Party.
- What
- The parties are considering coalition negotiations to form a state government.
- When
- The SPD approved talks on Friday, October 9, 2026. Negotiations could begin Monday at 11:00 if the other parties agree.
- Where
- Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; Schwesig made her remarks in Güstrow.
- Why
- To form a joint state government after exploratory talks.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
I am very pleased that the SPD Mecklenburg-Vorpommern decided this evening that we want to begin coalition negotiations
For now, it is only about content
They were very good talks
Exploratory talks between the SPD, Left Party and Greens concluded, and their negotiators recommended starting coalition talks.
The SPD state executive, state party council and state parliamentary group approved coalition negotiations.
The Greens were scheduled to decide on talks at a small party conference in Rostock.
Coalition negotiations were due to begin at 11:00 if the Greens and Left Party agreed.
The state parliament was scheduled to hold its constituent session.
- Parties
- SPD, Greens and Left Party
- Place
- Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
- SPD decision
- Approved by the state executive, state party council and state parliamentary group
- Planned talks
- Monday at 11:00, subject to approval by the Greens and Left Party
- Parliament session
- October 20, 2026
Sources
Regierungsbildung: MV auf Kurs Rot-Rot-Grün - Verhandlungsstart am Montag
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: Auch Grüne stimmen für Verhandlungen
"Nun beginnt die Arbeit": Rot-Rot-Grün startet Regierungsbildung in MV
Landesregierung: Weg frei für Koalitionsverhandlungen über Rot-Rot-Grün in MV
Regierungsbildung: SPD in MV für Koalitionsverhandlungen mit Grünen und Linken
SPD in MV für Koalitionsverhandlungen mit Grünen und Linken
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