Franziska Brantner, leader of the Green Party, delivered a sharp critique of the German federal government in a recent ZDF television interview. She accused the governing coalition, comprising the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Social Democrats (SPD), of prioritizing political patronage and failing to address critical challenges despite unprecedented financial resources.
Brantner specifically highlighted concerns regarding the reliability of the CDU, characterizing them as a “risk factor” for the current government. She underscored the Green Party’s intention to assert a clear opposition stance, particularly in energy policy.
The Green leader criticized the CDU’s approach, labeling it “backward-looking” and expressed reservations about the current Minister for Economic Affairs, Katharina Reiche, citing her focus on fossil technologies as detrimental. Brantner pointed to a perceived neglect of advancements in storage technologies, advocating instead for a move away from a reliance on natural gas, a strategy she termed a “Reiche-dilemma.
Addressing the Green Party’s significant losses in the recent federal election, Brantner stated that the party intends to actively regain lost voter support. In doing so, she accused political opponents of misleading voters through unrealistic promises. She urged a more proactive approach to tackling pressing issues, emphasizing the need to develop solutions that provide younger generations with a “fair perspective” and to avoid relegating problems to committees without definitive action.