- Aug 22
Mario Voigt wins re-election as Thuringia CDU leader with 82.4% ahead of no-confidence vote
Thuringia Minister-President Mario Voigt won 82.4% of the vote at a party congress in Eisenach to remain CDU state leader, days before facing an AfD-led motion of no confidence in the state parliament.
- Aug 16
Wagenknecht dares Höcke to live debate after his offer to elect her as Thuringian Minister President
BSW founder Sahra Wagenknecht has publicly challenged Thuringian AfD leader Björn Höcke to a live debate, days after Höcke offered AfD votes to elect her as Minister President of Thuringia.
- Jul 26
Thuringia’s Voigt maps out second deregulation law, cabinet to weigh draft in September
Minister President Mario Voigt announced a second legislative package to streamline rules in Thuringia, with the cabinet set to examine a draft in September and a bill to reach the Landtag before the end of 2026.
- Jul 22
Kretschmer: 'Whoever still talks about firewalls has not recognized the signs of the times'
Saxony's Minister-President Michael Kretschmer says the CDU must talk to every party, including the Left, as state elections in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern approach in September.
- Jun 16
North Rhine-Westphalia government acknowledges AI speechwriting help, denies full automation
A survey reveals that the state government of North Rhine-Westphalia uses artificial intelligence for drafting speeches and guest contributions, but officials insist human staff still review and finalize all content.
- Jun 11
FAZ pulls Thuringian premier's guest article after AI probe finds quotes unverifiable; Voigt camp says AI use is 2026 reality
The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung has taken down a guest article by Thuringia's minister president Mario Voigt after an investigation by portal FragDenStaat found likely AI-generated content and unverifiable expert quotes. Voigt's office says using AI is routine in 2026.
