Thuringia has a new state parliament president: Thadäus König!

Thuringia has a new state parliament president: Thadäus König!

On June 26, 2025, Thuringia faces a significant change in the political landscape. Dr. Thadäus König was elected as the new President of the Thuringian State Parliament. In his first speech after the election, he focused on the impartiality and responsibility of the office and remembered the victims of National Socialism. The chaotic scenes that accompanied the first meeting did not go completely unnoticed, when a dispute broke out over the behavior of senior president Jürgen Treutler, who has been criticized for partisan behavior. König sent a clear message by underlining the importance of political neutrality zdftoday reported.

The election brought 54 votes for König, while AfD candidate Wiebke Muhsal received 32 votes. There was a clear consensus among MPs from the CDU, BSW, Left and SPD that AfD representatives should not be accepted in important positions. This also confirmed King's position as president, given the AfD's classification as right-wing extremist by the state Office for the Protection of the Constitution. In the run-up to the election, the parties mentioned did not give any votes to the AfD, which made the tensions in the state parliament clear.

A look at the new president

Dr. Thadäus König is no stranger to Thuringian politics. He has been a member of the state parliament since 2019 and has also been President of the Thuringian state parliament since September 28, 2024. He was previously managing director of the Kolping-Bildungswerk Thüringen e.V. and was involved in a variety of voluntary functions, including in the areas of sport and education. König has his roots in Heilbad Heiligenstadt, where he is also politically active, including as a member of the district council and chairman of the Christian Democratic Workers' Association of Thuringia (CDA). thueringer-landtag.de described in detail.

His path into politics began with a master's degree in political science and public law, followed by various positions in the public and social sectors. He not only took care of political issues, but also of social well-being, for example through his consulting work in the clinic company and his seat on the supervisory board of Eichsfeldwerke GmbH. The diversity of his career shows that König has a good knack for combining politics and social engagement.

The Thuringian state parliament becomes operational

With the election of König and the confirmation of the vice presidents, including Steffen Quasebarth (BSW), Lena Saniye Güngör (Left) and Cornelia Urban (SPD), the state parliament is now fully operational. Going forward, the parties will hold talks to form a possible coalition that could lead the country into a new political era. The regular term of office of the current red-red-green minority government under Prime Minister Bodo Ramelow (Left) is expiring, and the next steps could be crucial for Thuringia's political stability.

Thuringia's political landscape is dynamic, and with the breath of fresh air from Dr. It will be exciting for Thadäus König to see how the coming weeks and months will develop. The country is ready for a new direction, but it is to be hoped that the focus on impartiality and the well-being of citizens will not be lost.