The decision follows the Greens’ narrow victory over the CDU in the March state elections, where both parties secured an equal number of mandates due to electoral regulations. CDU state chairman Hagel emphasized the importance of collaboration with the Greens, describing the coalition as a partnership of equals. The coalition agreement reflects a strategic focus on economic sustainability, addressing the differing electoral support for the Greens, which garnered only 14 percent in the 2025 federal elections compared to a significantly higher percentage in the state elections.