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German Greens Face Challenges Ahead of Election

The Green Party's congress in Wiesbaden focuses on selecting Robert Habeck as their chancellor candidate, despite low poll numbers and concerns about a divisive election campaign.

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PoliticsGermany ElectionCoalitionParty Congress

Green PartyFdpCdu/Csu

Robert HabeckCem ÖzdemirRicarda LangOmid NouripourChristian Lindner

What leadership changes are expected at the Green Party congress?: The party congress will also see the election of a new party executive, with Franziska Brantner and Felix Banaszak vying to succeed Ricarda Lang and Omid Nouripour.
What are the Green Party's prospects for the upcoming Bundestag election?: Despite the low poll numbers, the Greens intend to start their election campaign with a clear commitment to Robert Habeck's candidacy for chancellor, hoping for a better outcome than the 14.8% they received in the 2021 election.
What warning did Cem Özdemir issue to his party and other democratic parties?: Cem Özdemir, the current Minister of Agriculture, warned against a defamatory election campaign and urged democratic parties to avoid mutually destructive rhetoric, using the example of the unstable political situation in Saxony.
Which party do the Greens blame for the collapse of the traffic light coalition?: The Greens blame the FDP, particularly Christian Lindner, for the collapse of the traffic light coalition, citing the FDP's handling of budget negotiations and the "economic transition" paper as key factors.
What is the main topic of discussion at the Green Party's party congress in Wiesbaden?: The Green Party is holding a party congress in Wiesbaden to discuss, among other things, their candidate for chancellor, Robert Habeck. The party is facing significant challenges, with poll numbers currently at 10-12%, far below their 2021 result.

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