Formally non-partisan, however, he was closer to center-right than left-wing groups. His position was indirectly strengthened by party fragmentation in the Volkstag, the Parliament of the 2nd WMG.
Formally neutral, however, he was closer to center-right than left-wing factions. His position was indirectly bolstered by party fragmentation in the Volkstag, the Parliament of the 2nd WMG.