The Green Party in Germany is actively organizing for the upcoming federal elections by setting up strategic state lists and appointing new leaders. In Baden-Württemberg, Franziska Brantner has been chosen as the top candidate for the Greens, backed by a strong majority at a party conference in Reutlingen. Brantner, who previously led the party's list in the 2021 federal elections, will be joined by Ricarda Lang and Felix Banaszak to spearhead the campaign.
The departure of Cem Özdemir, the Federal Minister of Agriculture, from the Bundestag candidacy marks a significant shift. Özdemir, who also leads the Federal Ministry of Education, plans to focus on a state parliament candidacy in 2026, aiming to succeed Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann.
Meanwhile, in North Rhine-Westphalia, the Greens have experienced a surge in membership, now boasting over 30,000 members. Britta Haßelmann and Katharina Dröge have been elected as the lead candidates for the state, reflecting the party's growing influence.
In Rheinland-Pfalz, Misbah Khan has emerged as the lead candidate, winning a decisive vote against Corinna Rüffer. The state Greens aim to improve their previous election results, where they garnered 12.6% of the votes.
These developments highlight the Greens' strategic focus on strengthening their leadership and expanding their influence across Germany. With these new leaders in place, the party is poised to tackle the challenges of the federal election and assert its position in the political landscape.
