Former SPD General Secretary Kevin Kühnert No Longer Believes in Red-Red-Green Coalition - SPD's Kühnert rejects red-red-green coalition over Ukraine divisions
Kevin Kühnert, a leading figure in Germany's SPD, has ruled out a red-red-green coalition for now. His decision follows sharp disagreements with the Left Party over foreign policy. The Ukraine conflict has become a key sticking point in potential talks.
Kühnert once supported alliances between the SPD, Greens, and Left Party. But he now calls such a coalition unworkable due to deep divisions. The Left Party's refusal to back arms deliveries to Ukraine has drawn his criticism.
In interviews, he described their stance as baffling. Since Russia's invasion in February 2022, the Left Party has maintained a position of 'solidarity without weapons'. Internal debates have failed to shift this line, despite attempts to soften their rhetoric. Kühnert also questioned how the Left Party could take responsibility for policies while distancing itself from figures like Sahra Wagenknecht. Though he no longer sees a coalition as possible today, he avoided closing the door entirely on future cooperation.
The SPD leader's remarks highlight the growing rift between the parties on defence and foreign policy. Without alignment on Ukraine, a red-red-green alliance remains off the table. Kühnert's comments leave open only a slim chance for future negotiations.
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