Clemens Baumgärtner, who was eliminated from the race for mayor two weeks ago, has offered a collaborative approach to the newly elected mayor, Dominik Krause. Baumgärtner expresses his support for a coalition between the Christian Social Union (CSU) and the Green Party, suggesting that such a partnership could be beneficial for the governance of Munich. He emphasizes that the previous election results indicate a desire among voters for a collaboration between these two parties, diverging from the SPD's influence.

Highlighting the political dynamics in Munich, Baumgärtner asserts that the voters prefer a government led by Green and Black (the color representing the CSU). He believes that the opportunity for political innovation and new attempts at governance is more promising with the Greens than with the SPD. Baumgärtner’s comments reflect a strategy to pivot from the traditional partisan lines and engage in a more flexible and pragmatic approach to coalition-building, which he deems necessary in today's political climate.

Baumgärtner's remarks, made on the evening of Krause's electoral victory, signal a shift in the political landscape of Munich, where traditional alliances may be reinterpreted in light of recent electoral outcomes. His call for a Green-Black coalition could lead to new political strategies and partnerships, potentially reshaping how Munich is governed in the years to come as both parties navigate the implications of their electoral positions and voter expectations.