Landtag of Thuringia

The Landtag of Thuringia is the parliament of the German state of Thuringia. It meets in the city of Erfurt and has 88 members who come from five different parties. These members work together to help make important decisions for the people living in Thuringia.

One of the main jobs of the Landtag is to create laws that guide how the state is run. They also choose the Minister-President, who is the leader of the government in Thuringia. By watching over the government, the Landtag makes sure that the leaders are doing their jobs well and taking care of the people's needs. This helps keep the state running smoothly and fairly for everyone.

Elections

Elections happen every five years. People in Thuringia who are 18 or older can vote. Parties need to get at least 5% of the votes to win seats. If a party wins more local seats than their share of the total votes, the total number of seats in the Landtag grows to balance this out.

Current composition

See also: 2024 Thuringian state election

The 2024 Thuringian state election brought big changes. One party, called the Left, lost many of its seats. Two other parties, the Greens and FDP, lost all of their seats. This election was special because a far-right party, called Alternative for Germany, got the most votes for the first time ever.

Historical composition

The historical composition of the Landtag of Thuringia includes several sessions, from the 1st to the 8th Landtag. Each session represents a different period in the parliament's history within the state of Thuringia.

The Landtag meets in the city of Erfurt and works to create laws, choose leaders, and oversee the government's activities. This structure helps ensure that the government operates smoothly and responds to the needs of the people it serves.

History

The Landtag of Thuringia first met in 1920 in Weimar. Its members were chosen through voting, and people had to be 21 or older to vote. Over time, different groups gained power, including a party that later became very powerful in Germany.

After World War II, Thuringia was re-established, and new elections were held. Thuringia was divided into smaller areas for a while but became a state again when Germany reunited in 1990.

In 2020, there was some controversy when a new leader was chosen with help from a group that many people did not agree with. This caused some changes in the government and led to discussions across Germany about how leaders should be chosen.