German Greens push for coalition role in Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern state election

The Green Party in Germany’s north‑eastern state of Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern is campaigning for a governing share after the upcoming Landtag election on 26 September. Party top candidate Claudia Müller announced the goal of “co‑ruling” rather than remaining a peripheral partner, emphasizing a climate‑centric programme titled “Clear Edge Future.”

Polls show the Greens hovering around the 5 % electoral threshold needed for parliamentary entry, while the far‑right AfD leads with about 36 % and the governing SPD‑Linke coalition trails. The Greens propose measures such as a renewable‑neighbourhood bonus, a free youth ticket for public transport, and increased service frequency, aiming to attract younger voters and position themselves as a climate‑focused coalition partner for the SPD.

The party’s strategic push includes urging the SPD‑led government to retain the Greens for a stable majority, warning that without them a “democratic majority” could be jeopardised. Their programme stresses climate protection, marine and nature conservation, and aims to prevent an AfD‑driven shift in the state.