Former federal environment minister Jürgen Trittin, a member of Alliance 90/The Greens, urged his party to exercise patience and refocus on its core brand as it seeks new strength. Speaking to the “Welt” Saturday edition, he reflected that moving from government to opposition requires time-a lesson learned in 2005, followed by the Greens’ best election result in 2009. He stressed that the party must concentrate on its brand core, which represents social and ecological renewal. According to Trittin, the current global situation underscores this focus: Germany should break free from dependence on Putin’s oil and gas without becoming reliant on U.S. gas; after President Trump’s national security warning to Europe, the EU must become sovereign both militarily and in energy policy. He believes only the Greens can credibly lead on both fronts.
In Bavarian state politics, Green parliamentary leader Katharina Schulze sees greater citizen proximity as key to future electoral success. She calls for a pragmatic, reliable, people‑oriented stance that restores the sense that politics works for citizens and seriously tackles problems amid the tangible economic crisis. Schulze highlights a shift in image as an instrumental element: “More of a good life rather than sacrifice. More of what we all need daily. More growth where it really matters”. She stresses that this is essential to both herself and the party.
In Lower Saxony, Green state culture minister Julia Hamburg announced that the party will broaden its outreach beyond its core constituency. She announced a targeted listening campaign that will deliberately visit places where the Greens have not yet been heavily perceived-such as large steel plants in Lower Saxony and regions where the party is currently weakly represented.