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 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. The 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 party called Alternative for Germany got the most votes for the first time ever.

Historical composition

The Landtag of Thuringia has had many sessions, from the 1st to the 8th. Each session covers a different time in the parliament's history in the state of Thuringia.

The Landtag meets in the city of Erfurt. It helps make laws, pick leaders, and watch over the government's work. This helps the government run well and care for the people.

History

The Landtag of Thuringia first met in 1920 in Weimar. Its members were chosen by voting, and people had to be 21 or older to vote. Over time, different groups gained power.

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. This led to some changes in the government and discussions across Germany.