In a recent interview, Grün, the Green Party, leader Felix Banaszak defended the decision of Robert Habeck, the failed chancellor candidate, to step down from the party’s top leadership. Banaszak expressed his respect for Habeck’s dedication to the party and green politics, stating that he had a “great deal of respect” for the former candidate’s years of service.
Banaszak acknowledged that Habeck’s departure would leave a void, but noted that he would not disappear from the public eye or the parliament. The party leader expressed his hope that Habeck would continue to contribute to the party’s opposition work in the future.
In the interview, Banaszak also reflected on Habeck’s candidacy, describing him as a “sympathetic, motivating and energetic” leader who was the right person for the job. However, he also acknowledged the party’s mixed record in government, highlighting both its successes, such as the expansion of renewable energy and the compromises and disagreements that came with it.
When asked about the internal party struggle for leadership, Banaszak declined to take a stance, stating that the party would discuss the issue calmly and that it had highly respected faction leaders and a highly respected foreign minister. He emphasized the importance of discipline and unity within the party, calling for a “united and solid” decision-making process.