A German politician, Cem Özdemir, has expressed concerns regarding the potential consequences of Robert Habeck’s departure from the front line of his party. Özdemir, the current Minister of State for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, described the situation as a “serious loss” in an interview with the ntv news channel on Thursday.
According to Özdemir, Habeck had significantly contributed to the Greens’ shift towards the societal center and the party’s willingness to confront its own contradictions. Özdemir is advocating for the continuation of Habeck’s course.
In the context of the ongoing personnel issues, Özdemir emphasized the importance of not solely focusing on internal party considerations when filling vacant positions. “The party is well-advised if it considers not only the internal party logic, but also the external impact, when filling the exposed positions” he stated.
Given the limited speaking time of the Greens in the Bundestag, Özdemir believes it is crucial to thoughtfully fill key positions.