Grünen MP Canan Bayram Withdraws Candidacy Amid Party Criticism

Bayram cites unclear party direction and internal issues as reasons for her decision not to run for re-election.

Canan Bayram, a prominent Green Party MP from Berlin, announced she will not seek re-election in 2025 due to dissatisfaction with the party's current direction.
Bayram criticized her party for focusing more on populist narratives rather than human rights, which she believes undermines the party's credibility.
She expressed concerns about the inability of her local party branch to provide a discrimination-free environment, particularly for people with migration backgrounds.
Bayram, who has served as an MP since 2017, plans to continue her political work outside the Bundestag and engage with former members of the Green Youth who have also left the party.
Her decision follows a series of resignations within the Green Party, including the departure of the Green Youth leadership, highlighting internal discord.