German Green Party Branches Elect New Leadership Following Internal Challenges

Hesse and Brandenburg Greens hold leadership elections after controversies and electoral setbacks prompt leadership changes.

Hesse’s Green Party is electing a new leadership team after the resignation of its previous co-chairs following disputes over handling an alleged donation scandal.
Three candidates—Anna Lührmann, Julia Frank, and Tobias Dondelinger—are vying for the dual leadership roles in Hesse.
The alleged donation scandal involved trips by former co-chair Andreas Ewald, but prosecutors found no grounds for further investigation.
Brandenburg’s Green Party is also electing new leadership after poor results in the 2024 state elections led to the previous leadership stepping down.
Five candidates, including former state leader Clemens Rostock, are competing for two top positions in Brandenburg as the party seeks to rebuild after losing its parliamentary representation.