In the debate about the construction of new wind turbines in Thuringia, the SPD is worried about an uproar in the state parliament.
“What is looming in Thuringia is alarming.
This is not a matter for a federal state, ”said the first parliamentary manager of the SPD parliamentary group, Katja Mast, on Sunday in Berlin.
Against the will of the red-red-green minority government in Erfurt, the opposition parties CDU, FDP and AfD could pass a draft law that provides for a distance rule of one kilometer from residential buildings for wind turbines.
The government refuses.
AfD faction leader Björn Höcke has already announced that he will support the CDU's initiative.
The FDP also advocated the introduction of distances that had previously been decided in Saxony and Brandenburg.
The constellation brings back memories of Thomas Kemmerich's election as Prime Minister of Thuringia in February 2020. Because that was only possible with the votes of the AfD, the election is considered a taboo break.
Mast called on CDU party leader Merz to act to prevent another scandal in the Free State.
A law against the votes of the red-red-green minority government is "a legislative majority by Höcke's grace," said SPD Secretary General Kevin Kühnert of the magazine "Der Spiegel".
In Erfurt, Merz's authority is being challenged.
A law against the votes of the red-red-green minority government is "a legislative majority by Höcke's grace," said SPD Secretary General Kevin Kühnert of the magazine "Der Spiegel".
In Erfurt, Merz's authority is being challenged.
A law against the votes of the red-red-green minority government is "a legislative majority by Höcke's grace," said SPD Secretary General Kevin Kühnert of the magazine "Der Spiegel".
In Erfurt, Merz's authority is being challenged.
Kim Bjorn Becker
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Prime Minister Bodo Ramelow (left) accused the CDU of an “ideology-driven blockade policy on wind power expansion”.
At the same time, he offered her talks about a compromise.
Thuringia's Environment Minister Anja Siegesmund (Greens) also wants to talk to the CDU about a so-called wind peace.
CDU faction leader Mario Voigt demanded that the minority government be willing to compromise.
His group is open to talks to solve urgent problems.
However, these only make sense “if you are interested in serious solutions”.
The FDP accused the government of escalating the problem.
The coalition has it in hand to ensure a broad majority in the plenary session of the state parliament, said Kemmerich: "Consultations and decisions on draft laws belong in parliament and not in the back room of a minister." The offer of a wind peace is "an expression of helplessness".