Former Green Party Leader Ricarda Lang Calls for Strategic Shift Toward Conflict-Driven Politics

Lang advocates for a new political model prioritizing relevant conflicts and progressive opposition to Germany's likely conservative government.

Ricarda Lang, former co-leader of Germany's Green Party, has called for a departure from Robert Habeck's 'bridge-building' strategy, which she says is no longer effective.
Lang proposes a new approach that balances forming alliances with being more conflict-ready on issues of genuine public importance.
She emphasizes avoiding cultural or trivial disputes, instead focusing on conflicts that address citizens' real concerns, such as social justice and childcare.
Lang argues that the Green Party must position itself as a strong progressive counterweight to a likely conservative government led by Friedrich Merz of the CDU.
This strategic shift follows leadership changes in November 2024, with Franziska Brantner and Felix Banaszak taking over after a series of electoral setbacks.