German Green Party Sees Record Membership Surge

The dissolution of the Ampel coalition has prompted over 5,500 new members to join the Greens, signaling a strong start to their election campaign.

Following the breakup of the Ampel coalition, the German Green Party reports a significant increase in membership, with over 5,500 new members joining since last Wednesday.
Emily Büning, the Political Managing Director of the Greens, highlights the new memberships as a boost for the party's upcoming Bundestag election campaign.
The Green Party's membership had previously declined slightly in 2023, but recent gains have pushed their numbers to over 130,000, an all-time high.
Other parties, including the FDP and SPD, also experienced membership changes, with the FDP gaining about 1,300 new members and losing approximately 80.
Despite recent growth, the Green Party faced internal challenges earlier this year, with some members of the Green Youth leaving due to perceived shifts away from left-wing and social issues.