The Saxon Greens are undergoing significant changes as they prepare for the upcoming federal elections. With their current leader, Müser, stepping down, the party is seeing the entire board running for re-election. State chairwoman Christin Furtenbacher and Leipzig physician Paula Piechotta are vying for spots on the federal election list. However, the party anticipates only three representatives from Saxony in the Bundestag.
The political climate has been altered by the dissolution of the traffic light coalition and new elections in February. This shift is evident as Prime Minister Kretschmer of the CDU seeks support from the Greens to secure re-election. Despite setbacks in state elections and constant criticism from the CDU, the Greens remain focused on climate protection commitments in their coalition agreements.
At the recent party convention in Chemnitz, Furtenbacher initially fell short of the required votes but was confirmed in a second round. Co-chair Marie Müser, initially intending to step down, was persuaded to continue until after the elections. She emphasizes the need for a fresh start, avoiding leaders who cling to power out of principle.
Meanwhile, the Greens in North Rhine-Westphalia are also preparing for the 2025 federal elections by finalizing their state list, with notable figures like Britta Haßelmann and Katharina Dröge aiming for top positions.
The broader national context sees the possibility of a black-green coalition as viable, according to recent polls. While CDU leader Merz entertains collaboration with the Greens, internal debates continue over the potential strengthening of fringe parties in such a coalition. As the political landscape evolves, the Saxon Greens strive to adapt and position themselves effectively for the upcoming electoral challenges.
