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5mo ago

Robert Habeck Named Green Party Chancellor Candidate Amid Political Turmoil

After the collapse of Germany's coalition government, the Greens rally behind Habeck in a bid to regain political ground.

Robert Habeck steht auf einer Bühne und verbeugt sich tief. Seine Hände stützt er auf die Partie knapp über seinen Knien. Er trägt einen Anzug. Sein Gesicht ist wegen der Verbeugung nicht zu sehen, nur sein oberer Kopf. Hinter habeck: Eine grünen Werbewand. Darauf steht in weißer Schrift groß: „Neu Stark!“
Vom Kinderbuchautor zum Kanzlerkandidaten: Robert Habecks politische Karriere begann vor über 20 Jahren. (Fotomontage)
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Overview

  • Robert Habeck has been officially nominated as the Green Party's candidate for Chancellor, receiving overwhelming support with 96.5% approval from party delegates.
  • The nomination comes in the wake of the disintegration of the 'traffic light' coalition government, led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, which has left the political landscape in Germany unsettled.
  • Habeck's campaign strategy emphasizes direct engagement with citizens, advocating for a more personal and empathetic approach to politics, including kitchen-table discussions across the country.
  • The Green Party's platform under Habeck includes ambitious economic reforms such as reforming the debt brake and increasing investment in renewable energy and infrastructure.
  • The internal dynamics of the Greens have shifted, with Annalena Baerbock stepping into a supportive role for Habeck, reflecting a broader strategic unity within the party.