Frankfurt Greens Back Coalition Deal With CDU, SPD, June 14

Frankfurt’s Green Party voted 80% in favor of a coalition agreement with the CDU and SPD on June 13. The deal, negotiated over three months, creates a “3 plus 1” alliance that includes Volt as a cooperation partner. The contract is 61 pages long and outlines the city’s priorities through 2031. The coalition can begin work once all party groups formally approve the agreement.

Greens Secure Three Major Departments

The Greens voted 130 to 29 in favor of the deal, with four abstentions and one invalid vote. Party leaders said they achieved a compromise that keeps Frankfurt “green-shaped” despite not getting their preferred coalition. The Greens, as the second-strongest political force in Frankfurt, secured three major city departments and key positions to push their agenda.

Crisis spokesperson Tara Moradi stated the party did not reach its ideal coalition but ensured the city remains green-led. Co-negotiator Burkhard Schwetje acknowledged the Greens made concessions at the table but defended important positions. The party will decide on specific department assignments at its next meeting on June 24.

Transport Department Loss Stings Party Members

The biggest point of contention was losing the transport department to the CDU. The Greens had controlled this influential role for years and members expressed real disappointment during the four-and-a-half-hour debate. Many party members questioned how traffic policy would change under CDU leadership.

The coalition agreement addresses mobility by creating a comprehensive traffic concept that balances different transport modes. It promises to review red bike lanes on congested streets and measure traffic flows. The deal also commits to known projects like the Regionaltangente West and U4 expansion between Bockenheim and Ginnheim.

Why Volt Joined the Coalition

The Greens insisted that Volt become a cooperation partner in the alliance, even though a three-party majority would have been enough without them. Party leaders believed including Volt would help implement more green policies and positions. The coalition is structured as a “3 plus 1” model, with Volt cooperating rather than formally joining.

The 61-page contract condenses policy into over 800 bullet points instead of prose. It covers climate action through district heating, geothermal energy, solar thermal systems, and heat recovery from data centers and U-Bahn tunnels. Each party secured items to campaign on, balancing competing interests across the coalition.

Timeline for Government Formation

The coalition agreement now awaits approval from the CDU and SPD party bodies before work can officially begin. The Greens will use their June 24 meeting to finalize who fills which positions. This follows three months of negotiations after the municipal election that made the Greens the second-strongest force in Frankfurt.

Federal Green politician Omid Nouripour, a former party co-chair, urged members to approve the deal. He warned that rejecting it would hand other parties free rein over city policy. His speech drew loud applause from many party members, signaling broad acceptance despite reservations about specific compromises.

Final Thoughts

Frankfurt’s Greens backed the CDU-SPD coalition with 80% support, securing three major departments and keeping green influence in city government. The deal now moves to CDU and SPD approval before the new government can take office.

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