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Voigt Retains Premiership Amid Title ControversyOn February 4, 2026, Höcke failed to secure a majority with 33 out of 84 votes in the Thuringian parliament.
- The AfD initiated a constructive vote of no confidence aiming to replace Minister-President Voigt with Björn Höcke.
- Höcke fell short of the required 45 votes, receiving only 33, resulting in Voigt’s continuation in office.
- The vote was triggered by the potential revocation of Voigt’s doctorate by TU Chemnitz, which he is contesting legally.
- Other parliamentary groups sharply criticized Höcke’s bid and highlighted the current government’s stability.
The scientific core of my work is undisputed.— Mario Voigt, the Minister-President of Thuringia, states in his defense against the revocation of his doctoral title.
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Key FactsMario Voigt Elected Thuringia's New Prime Minister
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- Mario Voigt secured the position of Thuringia’s prime minister in the initial voting round despite lacking a coalition majority.
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- Voigt, a native Thuringian and 15-year parliamentarian, marks the CDU’s return to leadership after a decade in opposition.
The AfD must not be given a platform.— Christian Schaft, leader of the Left Party faction in Thuringia, explaining the decision to support Mario Voigt.
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