Green–yellow coalition

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The parties involved
Alliance 90/The Greens
Free Democratic Party

In Germany, a green–yellow coalition (German: Grün-gelbe Koalition) (also called a lime coalition[1] or citrus coalition)[2] is a coalition between the Alliance 90/The Greens (green party colour) and the Free Democratic Party (yellow party colour). It was first discussed before the 2021 Baden-Württemberg state election, when the possibility of a new governing coalition at the state level became apparent.[3] It has not been considered at the federal level.

Limes at different stages of ripeness

State level

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In August 2019, FDP politician Michael Theurer expressed his openness to the formation of a green-yellow coalition after the 2021 state election in Baden-Württemberg.[4] In the same year, Hans-Ulrich Rülke, chairman of the FDP parliamentary group in the state parliament, also declared that a green-yellow coalition was a realistic option.[5] Shortly before election day, Rülke declared that if Winfried Kretschmann withdrew during the legislative period, the FDP would also vote for a successor from the Greens in order to continue a coalition. Ultimately, a possible green-yellow coalition missed the absolute majority in the Landtag of Baden-Württemberg by two seats.

Municipal level

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After the 2016 local elections in Hesse [de], such an alliance was formed for the first time nationwide in the Hessian municipality of Großkrotzenburg.[6] The Green-Yellow coalition collapsed six months before the 2021 local elections in Hesse.[7]

References

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  1. ^ NACHRICHTEN, n-tv. "Kommt jetzt die erste "Limetten-Koalition"?". n-tv.de (in German). Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  2. ^ Brössler, Daniel (2021-03-11). "Was die Wahlen im Südwesten für die FDP bedeuten". Süddeutsche.de (in German). Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  3. ^ Nachrichten, Stuttgarter. "ZDF-„Politbarometer": Südwest-Grüne zehn Punkte vor CDU". stuttgarter-nachrichten.de (in German). Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  4. ^ Nachrichten, Stuttgarter. "Grün-gelbe Koalition im Südwesten?: FDP-Chef Theuer flirtet mit Kretschmann". stuttgarter-nachrichten.de (in German). Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  5. ^ Zeitung, Stuttgarter. "FDP und Winfried Kretschmann: Liberale liebäugeln mit den Grünen". stuttgarter-zeitung.de (in German). Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  6. ^ "Grün-gelbe Koalition in Großkrotzenburg?". www.main-echo.de (in German). 2016-04-07. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
  7. ^ "Grün-gelbe Koalition in Großkrotzenburg am Ende". www.main-echo.de (in German). 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
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