Overview
- Hanna Große Holtrup, outgoing leader of Brandenburg's Greens, accused the SPD/BSW coalition of enabling the far-right AfD by failing to provide strong leadership and clear policies.
- The AfD, classified as a right-wing extremist group by Brandenburg's intelligence agency, has gained influence in the state parliament following the Greens' exit.
- Große Holtrup criticized the coalition for sidelining climate protection efforts, now managed by the Economics Ministry, and for pursuing stricter asylum policies after recent incidents.
- The Greens, who received only 4.1% of the vote in the 2024 state elections, are seeking a fresh start by electing a completely new state leadership team.
- Five candidates, including former leader Clemens Rostock and several local politicians, are vying for the top leadership roles as the party attempts to rebuild its presence in Brandenburg politics.