German Left sees historic coalition as game changer

German left-wing parties - SPD, Greens and the Left Party - reached a coalition agreement on 19 November 2014 in the state of Thuringia which was set to allow the first far-left regional president since the fall of communism.

While Thuringia's Red-Red-Green coalition was meant to rule with a 50 percent majority, such agreement was seen as an opportunity to unlock possible agreements in other states and even in future general elections.

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BBC News, 20.11.14: Germany leftists agree historic deal to rule in Thuringia http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-30124725

The Local.de, 20.11.14: Left aims for the centre in first government http://www.thelocal.de/20141120/linke-led-government-shows-friendly-face

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