The previous cabinet was a coalition government of the CDU, Greens, and Free Democratic Party (FDP) led by Minister-President Daniel Günther.

The opposition Social Democratic Party (SPD) also suffered major losses, while the South Schleswig Voters' Association (SSW) improved its performance and the AfD lost representation in the Landtag.

Minister-President Günther initially expressed his desire to renew the outgoing coalition, but both the Greens and FDP ruled this out on the basis that neither wished to join a government in which they were not mathematically needed.

[6] The contract was approved overwhelmingly by both parties' congresses on 27 June, with the Greens recording four dissenting votes and the CDU none.

[9] Her Party designated incumbent Minister for Social Affairs, Youth, Family, Seniors, Integration and Equality Aminata Touré as her successor.