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German Green Party Leaders Call for Strategic Overhaul After Election Losses

At a state convention in Neumünster, Robert Habeck and other leaders emphasized internal reforms, combating populism, and redefining the party's role in opposition.

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Grünen-Landeschef Leon Alam, Bürgermeister Peter Tschentscher (SPD), Katharina Fegebank (Grüne), Zweite Bürgermeisterin, und Nils Weiland, Landeschef SPD, stellten Ergebnisse vor
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Will mit ihren Grünen lautstarke Oppositionspolitik machen: Britta Haßelmann. Foto: IMAGO / Fotostand

Overview

  • Robert Habeck urged the Green Party to reassess its strategy following significant setbacks in the 2025 Bundestag election, questioning whether their current course remains viable.
  • Habeck highlighted the party's failure to make its policies resonate with a majority in Germany's polarized political climate.
  • Konstantin von Notz called on the Greens to embrace their role in opposition and focus on defending democracy during politically and geopolitically challenging times.
  • The Green Party's youth wing stressed the need for proactive agenda-setting and internal adaptation to regain voter trust and drive change.
  • Delegates at the Neumünster convention are voting on proposals addressing issues like tax evasion, money laundering, and housing reforms.