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Green Leader Slams Heating Law Draft Citing Cost Concerns
Felix Banaszak, the leader of the Greens, sharply criticized the draft Building Modernization Act proposed by Katherina Reiche…
Green and CDU Demand Halt to Diet Increase for Bundestag Members
The upcoming automatic increase in allowances for members of the Bundestag is facing significant opposition from multiple political…
Haßelmann Slams Merz Coalition Offers Green Reform Help
Britta Haßelmann, the leader of the Green parliamentary faction, heavily criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) while offering support…
Farmer Wants Full Tax Break for Green Biofuels
Agricultural Minister Alois Rainer (CSU) has proposed eliminating all taxes on biofuels, arguing that this measure would make…
German Green Leader Warning Over US Troop Withdrawal Critiques Trump’s Influence
Franziska Brantner, the leader of the Green Party, warned that Germany cannot rely on U.S. President Donald Trump…
Green Party Demands European Action Amid Looming US Troop Withdrawal
The Green Party is calling for a coordinated European response following the United States’ possible announcement regarding the…
Green Party Demands Stronger Fight Against Rising Antisemitism in Germany
Konstantin von Notz, the Deputy Parliamentary Group Chair of the Green Party, has called for greater determination in…
Green Party Leader Demands Increased Police Presence at Train Stations
Greens leader Felix Banaszak has called for increased police presence at train stations, criticizing the decision made by…
Green Politician Slams Health Insurance Reform Calling It Unstable
Janosch Dahmen, the Green Party’s parliamentary spokesperson for health policy, sharply criticized the reform of the statutory health…
Union and Green Parties Support AntiScam Center to Fight Online Fraud in Germany
Consumer politicians from both the CDU/Christian Democratic Union and the Green Party are publicly advocating for the establishment…
Green Leader Demands Merz Step Up and Take Charge of Failed Coalition Government
Britta Haßelmann, the leader of the Green Party’s parliamentary group, delivered a highly critical assessment of the “black-red”…
Green Party Praises Rail Fare Freeze As Energy Crisis Looms
Tarek Al-Wazir, the chair of the Bundestag’s Transport Committee and a member of the Greens party, welcomed the…
Green Minister Slams Rich Electricity Grid Plans Citing Major Improvements Needed
A dispute is brewing within the federal government concerning the plans for the electricity grid, spearheaded by Economics…
Green Groups Feel Ignored As Minister Meets Only Energy Giants
Despite having been in office for almost a year, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche (CDU) has…
Green Leader Criticizes Healthcare Reform Citing Need for Changes
The Green party leader, Felix Banaszak, has stated that a reform of the statutory health insurance system is…
Green Voters Most Likely to Be Outraged by Differing Political Views Survey Shows
According to a survey conducted by the Allenbach Institute for Opinion Research, Green voters, across all Bundestag party…
Berlin Party Showdown Exposes Deepening Green Party Divisions
During the recent meeting involving the CDU, CSU, and SPD at the Villa Borsig in Berlin, underlying conflicts…
Green Party Slams Health Reforms Calling Plans Unbalanced Burden
The Green Party has voiced strong criticism regarding the austerity plans put forward by Health Minister Nina Warken…
Green Deputy President Pushes Germany for More Ukraine Support
Speaking during the visit of Volodymyr Zelenskyy and at the start of German-Ukrainian government consultations in Berlin, Vice…
Green CD Breakthrough Nears Deal in Baden Wittgenstein Talks
Reports indicate that exploratory talks between the Green Party and the CDU in Baden-Württemberg have achieved a breakthrough.…
Green Leader Slams Colleagues Over Lack Of Leadership In Coalition Strife
Fritzonia Brantner, the leader of the Green Party, has accused the government of irresponsibility amid the coalition dispute…
CDU Leader Calls for Green Inclusion in Coming Reform Discussions
Nathanael Liminski, the head of the North Rhine-Westphalia state chancellery (CDU), suggested that the Green Party should also…
Lang Remains Open to Future Green Party Leadership Bid
Ricarda Lang, the former federal chairwoman of Alliance 90/The Greens, has kept the possibility of returning to a…
Green Deputy Dismisses Criticism of Democracy Funding Program
Vice-chair Misbah Khan from the Greens faction has dismissed criticism regarding the federal funding program “Democracy Lives”. Speaking…
Green Leader Demands Zero VAT on Basic Foods to Aid Struggling Citizens
Ricarda Lang, the former federal chairwoman of Bündnis 90/The Greens, is urging the federal government to immediately provide…
Green Minister Hermann Sees Peace Activists as Minority Within Party
Winfried Hermann, the Transport Minister for Baden-Württemberg and a member of the Green Party, is set to join…
Former German Green Leader Ricarda Lang Calls Deepfake Porn The Worst Modern Hate
Former Green Party leader Ricarda Lang has herself experienced digital sexualised violence. She told “Der Spiegel” that she’s seen at…
Green Party Chair Accuses Trump of Nonsense Escalating NATO Tensions Over Iran
Franziska Brantner, chairwoman of the German Green Party, sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump after his latest speech,…
Green Party Demands Pragmatic Fuel Cuts as Gas Prices Surge
Faced with rising petrol and diesel prices, Green Party leader Felix Banaszak urges a range of measures to cut…
DAX Rises into Green as Rheinmetall Leads the Surge
The DAX turned upside‑turned into the green zone by mid‑afternoon after a steady start. At about 12:30 p.m.…
Green Lawmaker Blasts Merz’s Syrian Return Plan as Unrealistic and Cynical
Luise Amtsberg, the Greens’ rapporteur on Syria and the Middle East and a member of the Foreign Affairs…
Germany Green Health Minister Janosch Dahmen Wants Bürgergeld Costs Removed From Health Insurance
Before Nina Warken and the expert commission present their reform proposals for the statutory health insurance system, Green health‑policy…
Green Party Mulls Nationwide Speed Limit as Chair Katharina Dröge Calls for Action
Green Party parliamentary group leader Katharina Dröge is calling for a nationwide speed limit in Germany. “A speed…
Green Data Centers Return to Gas as Operators Build Their Own Turbines Amid Renewable Mandates
Data‑center operators are planning their own gas power plants despite legal requirements for renewable energy. Handelsblatt reports that…
Realo Politicians Demand Green Youth Federation Adjust Course
Leading figures of the Greens’ “Realo” wing have urged the federal association of the Greens Youth to adjust…
US Markets Climb in Green Territory as Tech Shares Surge
U.S. equity markets added to an early‑season rally on Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 46,993…
DAX Bounces into Green After Weak Start as ZEW Index Falls as Expected
The German market turned positive by lunchtime after a sluggish morning. Around 12:30 p.m. the DAX stood at 23 630…
Söder’s Mini-Reactors Proposal Draws Sharp Green and SPD Criticism
Bavarian Minister‑President Markus Söder (CSU) has proposed building modern small nuclear power plants in the state, a plan that…
Green Youth Demands Seat at Baden‑Wurttemberg Government Formation Table
The Green Youth demands to be involved in the upcoming government formation in Baden-Württemberg.Speaking to the magazine “Stern”,…
Forsa Chief Manfred Güllner Says No New Green Wing Clash After Özdemir’s State‑Election Victory in Baden‑Württemberg
Forsa chief Manfred Güllner says that, following the election victory of Greens’ top candidate Cem Özdemir in Baden‑Württemberg, a fresh…
Green Youth Forces Stuttgart Mayor Boris Palmer to Leave Green Party Rally
During a Green Party rally in Stuttgart, members of the Green Youth allegedly told Tübingen mayor Boris Palmer to…
Green Youth Fires Six Demands at Baden-Württemberg Governor Cem Özdemir After Election Win
After Cem Özdemir won the Baden-Württemberg state election, the Green Youth asked the newly appointed premier to clarify…
Green Leader Calls Baden‑Wurttemberg Election Blueprint for Nationwide Party Success
Omid Nouripour, the Green deputy chair of the Bundestag, sees the recent electoral success of his colleague Cem Özdemir…
German Green Leader Dzienus Calls Citizen Income Reform a Vote of Misery Against the People
Greens member Timon Dzienus has slammed the planned re‑design of Bürgergeld into a new form of basic security as…
Green Party Leader Puts Charter Amendment Referendum on Track as Party Decides Reform in June
The Greens will decide in June in a final vote on a proposed charter reform. The party leadership…
Green Party Unveils New Economic Blueprint Boasting 5-Cent Energy Prices To Close Deal With Business
One year after the tough defeat in the federal election, the Greens aim to heal the rift between…
Hagel Accuses Green Leader Özdemir of Dishonesty Ahead of Baden-Württemberg Election
Manuel Hagel, the CDU’s lead candidate for Baden‑Württemberg’s upcoming state election, said a week before the vote that…
Nouripour Demands More Freedom for Green Leadership as Polls Stagnate
The former Green Party chairman, Omid Nouripour, says that the party needs more “legroom” for its executive team,…
Green Party Nears CDU in Baden-Württemberg Ahead of March 8 State Election
In a recent Infratest survey of voters in Baden‑Württemberg ahead of the March 8 state election, the Greens narrowed…
Green Youth Spokeswoman Demands Greater Citizen Engagement from Her Party in East Germany
Ahead of the upcoming state elections in Saxony‑Anhalt and Mecklenburg‑Western Pomerania, Henriette Held – the spokesperson for the…
Dax Moves Into Green Despite Investor Reluctance
At 12:30 German time the DAX settled at 25,110 points, 0.3 % higher than yesterday’s close after a fairly…
Bund Gives Green Light to Controversial Nuclear Fuel Rod Project Involving Russian Participation
The German federal government appears to be backing a controversial project that would involve the construction of a…
Green Youth Blames Party for Weak Response to Racism Ahead of Hanau Remembrance Day
On the sixth anniversary of the Hanau shooting, the Green Youth has criticised the parent party for not…
EU Commission Removes Green Steel Origin Rules Easing Public Procurement
The European Commission plans to relax its upcoming rules for using green steel in public procurement, according to…
Midday DAX Clings to Green Amid Bayer Roller Coaster
By Wednesday afternoon the DAX remained in the green after a friendly start to the day. At about…
Green Party Demands Rejection of Pistorius Drone Deal as Bundestag Resistance Grows
In the Bundestag resistance is mounting against the planned multi‑billion‑euro purchase of combat drones. The opposition stems from…
German Bundestag Speaker Klöckner Visits Gaza’s Yellow Zone Amid Green Party Backlash
Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (CDU) flew into the Israel‑controlled portion of the Gaza Strip on Thursday. While there she…
German Green Leader Ricarda Lang Considers Social Media Ban For Kids Under 14
Ricarda Lang, a Green Party politician, has said she is now open to banning social‑media use for children under…
EU Parliament Approves New 2040 Climate Target in Green Deal Update
The EU Parliament approved amendments to the EU Climate Law on Tuesday, adding a new intermediate target for…
Former Environment Minister Jürgen Trittin Urges Green Party to Focus on Core Strengths Amid Leadership Shakeup
Former federal environment minister Jürgen Trittin, a member of Alliance 90/The Greens, urged his party to exercise patience and…
Green Party Demands Repatriation of Maja T from Hungary After 8-Year Prison Sentence
Helge Limburg, the political spokesperson for the Greens’ Bundestag faction, has demanded that the non‑binary individual known as…
Green MP Urges Faster Building Energy Law Reform Amid Opposition Demand for Planning Certainty
Kassem Taher Saleh, the green spokesman for the Bundestag floor, is pressing the federal government to present the bullet points…
Green Party Accuses Merz of Weakening Pension And Endangering Women
Andreas Audretsch, the deputy chair of the Green parliamentary group, accused Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) of wanting to weaken Germany’s…
Green Party Urges Chancellor Merz to Fly to Kyiv to Reaffirm German Support for Ukraine
The Green Party chairwoman Franziska Brantner has urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz to travel to Kyiv to reaffirm Germany’s support…
DAX Bounces Into Green as European Data Drives Momentum
The DAX, after a weak start to Monday’s trading day, moved into positive territory by midday. Around 12:30 p.m.…
SPDs Bounce Back As Infratest Shows NRW Dark Green Decline
In a recent poll conducted by Infratest, the governing parties in North Rhine‑Westphalia-the CDU and the Greens-experienced declines…
CDU Blasts Green Party Petition to Constitutional Court as Sabotage
The Union slammed the Greens’ Bundestag faction for filing a lawsuit with the Federal Constitutional Court, calling it…
Green Party Pushes for Full-Time Rights Amid Part-Time Debate
Ricarda Lang, a social‑policy advocate from the Green Party, has urged that the current debate over a statutory…
CDU Skips Vote on Redefining Climate Neutrality in February Emphasizes Green Goals While Safeguarding Economic Competitiveness
The CDU will not vote at its February plenary meeting on whether to dilute the definition of climate…
Green Party Pushes for New Trade Deals After Mercosur Standoff
Following the controversy over the Green Party’s vote on the Mercosur agreement in the European Parliament, the party…
Green Party Seeks 1.1‑Promille Alcohol Limit for Cyclists
The Green Party is openly supportive of tightening the blood‑alcohol threshold for cyclists.Swantje Michaelsen, the traffic spokesperson for…
Green Party Criticizes Its MEPs After Mercosur Vote, Demands EU Trade Deal Review
The German Greens criticised the decision of their European Parliament colleagues to let the Mercosur trade agreement be…
German Green Leader Calls Mercosur Vote a Mistake
Franziska Brantner, chair of the Greens’ parliamentary group, strongly criticized how many Greens in the European Parliament voted on…
Green Party Leader Fires Shots at Youth Wing for Self‑Portrayal
While the Greens have previously had tensions with senior figures in the youth wing, Banaszak expressed relief at…
Green Party Pushes EU Ban on Untrustworthy Connected Car Providers Amid Rising Security Threats
Marc Henrichmann, chairman of the Control Panel and a CDU member, also acknowledged the technological advances that connected vehicles…
Youth Green Leader Faces Fury After Söder Remark
The use of deeply offensive language by a leading figure within the German Green Youth has ignited a…
German Voters Back Green Industrial Shift
A significant majority of Germans express support for the industrial transformation required to achieve climate neutrality, even when…
Train Crisis Response Faces Green Party Scrutiny
A growing chorus of criticism is targeting the German government and Deutsche Bahn following widespread travel disruptions caused…
Green Leader Slams Minister as Misappointment
The leadership of the Green Party is intensifying scrutiny of Economics Minister Katarina Reiche (CDU), signaling a deepening…
Green MP Decries Bundestag Odor Issue
The German Parliament’s infrastructure is facing a mounting crisis, exposing systemic failings in its construction and raising concerns…
Berlin Blackout Sparks Green Party Accusations
The political discourse surrounding the recent Berlin power outage has escalated, with accusations of deflection and increasingly polarized…
Berlin Blackout Sparks Green Party Attack
The fallout from the recent coordinated attack on Berlin’s power grid and subsequent widespread outages has ignited a…
Lang Considered Leaving Politics After Green Party Role
The recent departure of Ricarda Lang from her leadership role within the German Green Party has prompted a…
Palmer Sets Conditions for Green Party Return
The Tübingen mayor, Boris Palmer, has signaled potential conditions for a return to the Green Party, sparking debate…
Aid Deal Sparks Green Party Disappointment
Disappointment and criticism are mounting within Germany over the recent compromise reached by the European Council regarding aid…
Green Groups May Challenge Infrastructure Law
The German government’s recently approved Infrastructure Future Act (Infrastruktur-Zukunftsgesetze) faces mounting legal scrutiny and criticism from environmental advocacy…
Green Leader Demands Afghan Shelter
The German government’s recent decision to deny entry to hundreds of Afghan nationals already vetted for relocation programs…
HeizungsLaw Sparks Green Party Fury
The German government’s current coalition, comprised of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD),…
Green Leaders Slam Road Construction Environmental Cuts
The government’s recent infrastructure policy decisions are facing a blistering critique from within the Green Party, with former…
ADAC Demands Stronger Green Fuel Targets
The prominent German automobile club, ADAC, has launched a sharp rebuke of the German government’s newly approved draft…
Coalition Gridlock Sparks Green Party Criticism
The fragility of Germany’s governing coalition has come under renewed scrutiny following a recent meeting of the coalition…
Green Group Slams Highway Plan Simplification
A scathing legal assessment of the draft Infrastructure Future Law, currently under consideration by the German government, has…
Coalition Needs Reboot Demands Green Leader
The German Green Party’s parliamentary group leader, Katharina Dröge, is pressing for a fundamental recalibration of the ruling…
EU Asylum Deal Faces Green Party Scrutiny
Doubts are emerging within Germany regarding the recent agreement reached by EU interior ministers, spearheaded by German Interior…
German States Push Green Steel for Cars
A coalition of eleven German states is lobbying the European Commission to incentivize the adoption of “green” steel…
Green Leader Seeks Auto Industry Talks
The Green Party’s leading candidate for the upcoming Baden-Württemberg state election, Cem Özdemir, has cautioned against a top-down…
Thuringia’s Green Heart Ad Sparks Controversy
The Thuringian state government’s decision to revive the historical slogan “Das grüne Herz Deutschlands” (The Green Heart of…
Green Party Aims for Climate Policy Overhaul
The Green Party’s annual conference, commencing in Hannover, has been framed by its leadership as a crucial juncture…
Hannover Mayor Calls for Green Party Reset
Hannover’s Green Mayor Urges Strategic Reassessment Ahead of Party Conference Amidst growing political pressure and a shifting national…
Green Leader Demands Sharper Party Focus
The upcoming Green Party convention in Hanover is poised for internal debate and a recalibration of the party’s…