Overview
- The Berlin Greens have initiated a 'Stadtkongress' to involve civil society in shaping their 2026 election manifesto.
- Philmon Ghirmai, the party's leader, criticized the SPD-CDU coalition for social cuts, halted bike lane expansions, and broken citizen-service promises.
- The Greens aim to present a strong, social, and ecological urban agenda rooted in affordability, sustainability, and security.
- A draft of the manifesto is planned for completion by November 2025, with formal adoption scheduled for February 2026.
- The Berlin Abgeordnetenhaus election is set to take place on September 20, 2026, with the Greens positioning themselves as an alternative to the current coalition.