Green Party Faces Internal Upheaval

The Green Party is experiencing significant internal upheaval with multiple executive board members and youth leaders resigning. Key figures such as Rosa Hurm and Jelle Siemer from the Green Youth Brandenburg, and other state leaders, have left in protest against party policies, particularly on austerity, asylum, and federal government participation.

They aim to form a new, decidedly left-wing youth association. Co-state chairwoman Hanna Große Holtrup acknowledges the challenging phase the party is undergoing.

The resignation wave comes amid broader criticisms of the party's direction under Robert Habeck, who seeks to reposition the Greens towards a centrist, economically friendly stance. This shift, while potentially broadening the party's appeal, has alienated many within the party's traditional left-wing base.

The internal discord, coupled with declining voter support, presents a formidable challenge for the Greens as they approach future elections.