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Robert Habeck to Focus on Foreign Affairs as Resignation Rumors Persist

Despite reports of a summer resignation, Green Party leadership confirms Habeck will remain in the Bundestag and join the Foreign Affairs Committee.

Overview

  • Robert Habeck's political future remains uncertain following rumors that he plans to resign his Bundestag seat this summer, a claim he has not publicly addressed.
  • Green Party leader Britta Haßelmann has denied any resignation plans, stating that Habeck will serve on the Bundestag's Foreign Affairs Committee, focusing on German-American relations.
  • Habeck, a polarizing figure, is celebrated for his leadership during Germany’s response to the Ukraine war but criticized for controversial policy decisions as Economics Minister.
  • A petition with over 400,000 signatures demonstrates significant public support for Habeck to continue his political career, even after the Greens’ recent election losses.
  • Habeck’s long-term political trajectory remains unclear, with his legacy as a transformative but divisive leader shaping the Greens’ path forward.