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Brandenburg Greens' Leadership Resigns After Election Defeat

The co-chairs of Brandenburg's Green Party resigned after their party's poor performance in the state election, leading to their exclusion from the state parliament. The party plans to redefine itself as an extra-parliamentary opposition.

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Alexandra PichlHanna Große HoltrupBenjamin RaschkeAnnalena Baerbock

Why did the leaders of Brandenburg's Green Party resign?: Alexandra Pichl and Hanna Große Holtrup, the co-chairs of Brandenburg's Green party, resigned from their posts after their party failed to secure enough votes to remain in the state parliament. Their resignations were announced three days after they stated their intention to transition to an extra-parliamentary opposition role.
What reasons did the departing co-chairs give for their resignations?: Both Pichl and Große Holtrup cited personal reasons and career changes for their resignations. Große Holtrup will begin her legal clerkship soon, while Pichl will assume the mayoral position in Kleinmachnow in January.
When will the new leadership election for the Brandenburg Green Party take place?: The upcoming leadership election is scheduled for next spring, with the party aiming for a fresh start outside of the state legislature. The current leadership felt that a quick transition wasn't responsible, delaying the election from the previously planned date in Autumn 2025.
What was the outcome of the recent Brandenburg state election for the Green Party?: The Brandenburg Green party, which had polled at 8% in April, ultimately received only 4.1% of the vote in September's state election, failing to clear the 5% threshold for parliamentary representation. This marks their first absence from the state parliament since 2009.
How will the Brandenburg Green Party define its role following its exclusion from the state parliament?: Following their electoral defeat, the party plans six regional conferences to determine their role as an extra-parliamentary opposition. These conferences will address the party's future direction, strategies, and its advocacy for climate protection and social justice.

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