Brandenburg Greens Elect New Leadership Amidst Criticism

The Brandenburg Greens have chosen new leaders, Andrea Lübcke, Linda Weiß, Judith Paeper, Dario Hansche, and Clemens Rostock, following a poor performance in the state elections. The party plans to reposition itself as an extra-parliamentary opposition, emphasizing growth in membership. The outgoing chairperson, Hanna Große Holtrup, criticized the SPD/BSW coalition for allegedly empowering the AfD and hindering climate protection efforts. She accused the coalition of discrimination against refugees and called for leadership renewal.

In parallel, the Green Party in Sachsen-Anhalt is preparing for upcoming state elections, with Dennis Helmich seeking re-election as co-chair. Helmich underscores the importance of addressing challenges like infrastructure decay and social inequalities. Susan Sziborra-Seidlitz has declared her candidacy for the 2026 elections.

Meanwhile, a contest for the Bundestagsvizepräsidenten position within the Greens involves Katrin Göring-Eckardt and Omid Nouripour. Göring-Eckardt aims to bridge East and West Germany, while Nouripour focuses on diversity and respectful debate. The election for this prestigious role is set for March 25, as the Bundestag convenes for its inaugural session.