Post-election debates hinder coalition-building in eastern Germany

Post-election debates in eastern Germany are complicating coalition-building efforts, particularly regarding U.S. missile deployment plans set for 2026. The leftist BSW party demands a halt to these plans, citing fears of escalating tensions with Russia. The conservative CDU, which performed well in recent elections, faces challenges in forming coalitions amid rising support for the far-right AfD, which all parties refuse to partner with.