Ricarda Lang Reflects on Resignation as Green Party Leader

Following a challenging election loss, Lang discusses the emotional aftermath and her perspective on leadership mistakes.

Ricarda Lang announced her resignation as co-chair of the German Green Party following a significant electoral defeat in Brandenburg.
Lang described her emotional experience post-resignation, likening it to attending her own funeral.
She expressed feeling both sadness and relief after stepping down, but was profoundly affected by the subsequent resignation of SPD's Kevin Kühnert.
Lang admitted to struggling with the perception of the Green Party as an elitist project and her failure to address issues affecting poorer communities.
Reflecting on her tenure, Lang criticized her own approach of trying to appear perfect, acknowledging it limited her authenticity and effectiveness.