The German Bundestag is undergoing significant leadership changes as various parties nominate candidates for key positions. The Greens have put forward Omid Nouripour as their candidate for Vice President of the Bundestag. Nouripour, who served as the party's co-leader from early 2022 until November 2024, was nominated after beating Katrin Göring-Eckardt.
Meanwhile, the newly proposed Bundestag President is CDU member Julia Klöckner, expected to be elected in the parliament's upcoming inaugural session. During the same session, the Bundestag will also elect its Vice Presidents, with nominations from various parties already announced.
The SPD has nominated Josephine Ortleb, a prominent figure since 2017, while the CSU has chosen Andrea Lindholz. The AfD continues its efforts to secure a position with Gerold Otten, although past attempts have been unsuccessful due to resistance from other parties.
In addition to these nominations, the Greens have reaffirmed their confidence in Britta Haßelmann and Katharina Dröge as co-leaders of their parliamentary group. Both were re-elected with strong support, promising to lead with a focus on responsible opposition work.
The Green leaders have been instrumental in recent negotiations on a substantial finance package aimed at supporting defense and infrastructure, highlighting their influence within the Bundestag. Irene Mihalic was also confirmed as the First Parliamentary Secretary, securing a high approval rate.
As the Bundestag prepares for its new composition, the leadership changes reflect a dynamic political landscape in Germany, with parties positioning themselves for the next legislative period.
