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In 2024, the Greens were kicked out of parliaments and governments, and the polls don't look rosy for the 2026 elections either. Green politician Madeleine Henfling is calling for a rethink.
Saxony has to make savings. This also applies to areas where we would actually like to spend more money. However, the Greens do not want to accept any further cuts in healthcare.
No one is too young to learn. Girls and boys should already be well prepared for school in daycare centers.
Saxony's Greens are calling for the AfD to be banned - with broad support. Even former skeptics are now in favour. The party conference makes it clear: the call for consequences is getting louder.
At their party conference in Neukieritzsch, the Saxon Greens elected Martin Helbig and Coretta Storz as their leaders. Former Minister Günther surprisingly withdrew his candidacy.
The Greens in Saxony are realigning themselves after last year's state election. The favorite dropped his candidacy at the last minute.
At the party conference in Saxony, Green Party leader Banaszak once again calls for an AfD ban - and warns of the creeping decline of democracy. At the same time, he warns against equating doubt with closeness to the AfD.
The Saxon Greens have digested their defeat in the state elections and want to set a stronger political course again. A party conference will also be held to set the course in terms of personnel.
The Saxon Greens want to reorganize their personnel at a party conference in Neukieritzsch near Leipzig. However, motions and discussions are on the agenda before the board elections.
Saxony has had painful experiences with forest fires in recent years. The fact that the Saxon government now wants to make savings on fire protection, of all things, is met with displeasure.
Saxony's animal shelters have been working at the limit for a long time. Now the state subsidies are to be cut back considerably. The Left and the Greens are not prepared to accept this.
The Left Party and the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance have already presented their plans for changes to the Saxon government's draft budget. The proposals from the Greens are also quite something.
The Saxon Greens lost ground in the state elections. With a new team, they now only want to look ahead.
The tablecloth between the Saxon Greens and their former coalition partner, the CDU, seems to have finally been cut. Green Party leader Wolfram Günther draws a sobering conclusion.
Greens from the East demand a more important role for the East German Greens in the Bundestag parliamentary group. The Green Party leader reacts.
Leipzig is planning a comprehensive redesign of the area surrounding the stadium. The central point of contention remains the relocation of the traditional small trade fair.
Leipzig City Council has rejected the proposal to increase daycare fees. Families can breathe a sigh of relief, but the city now faces financial challenges.
The early federal election shows successes for fringe positions in Saxony: AfD and Linke are making significant gains among young voters, reports the State Statistical Office.
The eastern German states are difficult terrain for the Greens. Now the party's federal executive board wants to go on the offensive.
In the exploratory talks for a coalition between the CDU and SPD in the federal government, West Germans were among themselves with two exceptions. This is viewed critically in the East.
As things stand, Saxony will not have a double budget until the middle of the year. Until then, provisional budget management applies - with restrictions.
The Green Party member Paula Piechotta causes irritation with a harsh insult to the Chancellor and is criticized by some Social Democrats. An apology follows in the evening.
The time has come on Wednesday: Saxony will elect its prime minister. However, the Greens do not agree with the voting procedure.
Saxony's Greens have put together their team for the federal elections. The woman at the top comes from Leipzig and already has experience in federal politics.
The tablecloth seems to be finally torn. Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer cannot count on the votes of his former coalition partner, the Greens, in his re-election bid.
Kretschmer wants to talk to the other parties in his search for a majority for the prime minister election. The meeting with the Greens will take place less than a week before the vote.
Following the surprising resignation of co-chairwoman Christin Furtenbacher, the party's executive committee elected the previous day now has five members. There is still a female leader.
Saxony's Green Party state chairwoman was only narrowly confirmed in office on Saturday. One day later, Christin Furtenbacher withdrew - she lacked the support of her party.
The Saxon Greens have already come to terms with their disappointing performance in the state elections. Now they are confirming the state executive committee - which will only be in office for a short time due to the federal elections.
The Saxon Greens have already come to terms with their disappointing performance in the state elections. Now the party's internal elections are coming up.
At the party conference at the beginning of December, the Green Party's executive committee first wants to be re-elected and then resign a few months later. The background to this is the general election.
The Greens in Saxony are on the outside looking in on attempts to form a government. They are not sparing in their criticism of the CDU and SPD - and are drawing boundaries for cooperation in the state parliament.
The Greens in Saxony are on the outside looking in on attempts to form a government. They are not sparing in their criticism of the CDU and SPD - and are drawing boundaries for cooperation in the state parliament.
The Greens' party conference was actually supposed to focus on evaluating the state election campaign. Now the focus is also shifting to dealing with the minority government of the CDU and SPD.
The Greens' party conference was actually supposed to focus on evaluating the state election campaign. Now the focus is also shifting to dealing with the minority government of the CDU and SPD.
The tablecloth between the Greens and the CDU in Saxony appears to be completely torn. The wounds left by the Green bashing by head of government Kretschmer during the election campaign are clearly too deep.
The Ministry of Culture reports "sometimes threatening letters from the audience" about a production at the Dresden State Theater. The art scene is also being targeted by extremists.
Ahead of their state party conference, the Greens are calling on the CDU and SPD to rule out cooperation with the AfD even in the event of a minority government.
CSU leader Markus Söder repeatedly rejects a coalition with the Greens. The leading Green candidate warns of the consequences - and points to Saxony.
Saxony will still need a few months before a budget is passed. The reason for this is the pending formation of a government. There are therefore also concerns in cultural policy.
Saxony's Minister President Kretschmer had repeatedly slammed the Greens as a coalition partner during the election campaign. After the end of the Brombeer alliance, they are giving him the cold shoulder for the time being.
Following the wave of resignations from the Green Youth, the youth organization in Saxony is also making a fresh start. The association is sharpening its profile with a key motion.
At the national congress of the Green Youth in Leipzig, the main focus will be on personnel realignment. However, the party youth also wants to set the tone in terms of content.
After setting the course for its future in terms of personnel, the young organization will focus on content on the last day of its national congress. The relationship with the Greens is also up for debate.
Following the new leadership duo, the remaining members of the party youth board have now also been elected. A brief overview.
Advocates of an AfD ban have recently begun seeking official support in the Bundestag for their initiative. The Green Youth wants to know from the candidate for the Green Party chairmanship: Is he on board?
Who will be the new board of the young organization? And how will it position itself in relation to the Greens in future? The federal congress in Leipzig is not just about personnel realignment.
The previous board of the junior organization leaves - this news causes an uproar at the end of September. At the national congress in Leipzig, there was a heated debate and a protest action.
Who will lead the junior organization in the future? And where are they heading in terms of content? Following the resignation of the previous board, the future of the Green Youth will be discussed at the national congress.
The leadership of the Green Youth no longer wants to join. The reason: dissatisfaction with the Green course and its compromises. New elections are now being held. Will the change also bring a new closeness to the party?
The wave of resignations from the Green Youth continues. In some federal states, almost the entire board has left the youth organization or announced its resignation.
The new leadership of the Green Party is the same as the old one: Franziska Schubert, Valentin Lippmann and Christin Melcher. They want to do "proper opposition work" with their parliamentary group team.
The federal elections are still a good year away. After the state elections in Saxony and Thuringia, however, more thought is being given to options at federal level.
The Saxon Greens only just managed to secure their re-entry into the state parliament. However, there will be no personal consequences.
The Greens contested the election with a three-party leadership. They were unable to assert themselves in their constituencies.
The Greens contested the election with a three-party leadership. They were unable to assert themselves in their constituencies.
Shortly before the state elections in Saxony, Federal Minister Habeck sharply criticizes the AfD - and warns of major damage to the economy should the AfD ever gain government responsibility.
In some places, the 1990s were a heyday for right-wing extremists. That must not happen again, warns Saxony's leading Green candidate Meier.
In the final spurt of the election campaign, there are also arguments about aid for Ukraine and relations with Russia. Minister-President Kretschmer is a "foreign policy ghost driver", says cabinet colleague Meier.
Destroyed posters, verbal abuse and attacks: Campaigning is becoming increasingly dangerous - even in the state elections, as a survey of the parties shows.
The Greens want to remain in government after the state elections in order to continue projects such as the energy transition. Competition is harshly attacked at the presentation of the government program.
Droughts, floods, extreme weather - climate change has long been noticeable in Saxony too. The environment minister warns against easing up on climate protection measures.
"Children and young people can only learn well if they are healthy and happy," says Green Party politician Christin Melcher. In a paper, she exposes shortcomings and offers solutions.
Bundestag Vice President Katrin Göring-Eckardt warns that the AfD in Thuringia could block important decisions and paralyze the judiciary if it achieves a blocking minority.
The Greens in Saxony's state parliament are proposing better help for animal shelters and sanctuaries for wild animals. "The animal shelters in Saxony are at the limit of what they can achieve. The number of animals taken in is constantly increasing - but the resources are not growing with it," expl ..
The Saxon Greens have suffered a heavy defeat in the European and local elections in Saxony. Nevertheless, they want to spread confidence in the election campaign.
The AfD clearly won the European elections in Saxony, while the CDU was defeated. The Greens and the Left Party finished at the bottom of the table.
Find out which German parties such as the CDU, SPD, Greens and others are standing in the 2024 European elections and what impact your vote will have.
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer is urgently warning his party against entering into further coalitions with the Greens, both at state and federal level.
After attacks on candidates and campaign workers, Ricarda Lang calls for cross-party protection of democracy.
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer warns the CDU against further coalitions with the Greens at state and federal level.
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Yvonne Mosler and Cornelius Sternkopf were attacked while putting up election posters. The perpetrators were arrested by the police.
A Green Party election worker in Dresden was punched and kicked several times. The perpetrators could belong to the right-wing spectrum.
Federal President Steinmeier condemns violent attacks on SPD and Green Party politicians and calls for joint action.
Young men aged between 17 and 20 attack Matthias Ecke and Green Party election workers while putting up election posters in Striesen. Ecke is injured and requires surgery.
The controversial traffic trial with cycle lanes on the Blue Wonder in Dresden is ended prematurely. FDP welcomes end, Greens regret lack of patience. Controversial discussion since the start of the project.
The CDU in Saxony is not seeking to continue the coalition with the Greens, as tensions have increased and a stable two-party alliance is preferred.
Several Saxon agricultural associations reject the draft agricultural structure law from the house of Agriculture Minister Wolfram Günther (Greens). The Saxon State Farmers' Association (SLB) and other interest groups announced in Dresden on Friday that a legal course was needed to support farmers a ..
The Greens are campaigning for the jointly agreed agricultural structure law in the Saxony coalition and want to put it to a vote in the state parliament in May.
Saxony's Green Party is heading into the state parliamentary elections on September 1 with Justice Minister Katja Meier, Environment and Energy Minister Wolfram Günther and parliamentary group leader Franziska Schubert.
The Saxon Greens want to adopt their state list for the state elections on September 1 on Saturday (from 10.00 am). The top trio has already been determined, but still needs the official confirmation of the 120 delegates. Justice Minister Katja Meier is in first place on the list, followed by Enviro ..
The Saxon Greens want to remain in government and implement a policy with backbone. They stand for values and a stand against anti-democrats.
The announced state housing construction offensive in Bavaria is making little progress. Current figures paint a sobering picture.
A Green Party rally in the Bamberg district was disrupted by an unannounced protest. Police are investigating incidents for possible violations.
The Thai market in Berlin-Wilmersdorf is moving from Preußenpark to Württembergische Straße. Criticism of the lack of concepts and citizen participation.
The CDU parliamentary group in the Saxon state parliament accuses the Greens at federal level of torpedoing a nationwide solution for the introduction of a payment card for refugees. This would lead to an aberration in migration policy and endanger social peace.
The Greens remain cautious with regard to banning the AfD. The party has no answers to questions about the future, neither for Germany nor for individual federal states. A substantive debate with the AfD is urgently needed.
"We have achieved a lot, but we still have more to do." These are the words of the Saxon Greens' program for the state elections. The party is self-confident, even if it is weakening in the polls.
Annalena Baerbock wants to support Saxony's Greens in the election campaign. As a guest at the state party conference, however, she first thanked the people who are taking to the streets in the cities for democracy.
At their party conference, the Saxon Greens want to define their program for the state elections on September 1 and set their goals for climate protection.
Regardless of the mood in the state, the Greens in Saxony want to maintain their course and advocate the modernization of the Free State.
In a recent poll in Saxony on the so-called Sunday question, the newly founded Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) alliance comes out as the third strongest force. The survey was commissioned by Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk (MDR).
The Saxon Greens have called on farmers to protest peacefully in view of the blockades announced for this Monday. No one should be harmed, warned state party leader Christin Furtenbacher in Dresden on Sunday. "We expect a clear demarcation from anti-democratic groups in our own ranks, threats in soc ..
Unknown persons throw stones at the Greens' constituency office in Weimar; several windows damaged
In view of poor poll ratings for the Greens ahead of the state elections in Thuringia, Saxony and Brandenburg next year, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Greens) has called for the parties to have a greater presence in rural areas.
The Greens want to make Europe more tangible and understandable for the people of Saxony. A member of the state parliament emphasized the importance of education and participation. Only 17.5% of people had so far taken advantage of European political education opportunities.
Deputy Prime Minister Wolfram Günther (Greens) criticizes the inefficient work of the Saxon state government, especially the CDU.
For a long-term stabilization of the water balance in Lusatia with the coal phase-out, the Alliance Greens in Brandenburg, Saxony and Berlin demand a series of measures from the federal and state governments.
After a verbal attack by Saxony's Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer (CDU) on his Green coalition partner, the latter is now using the head of government's words in his own cause. "We will continue the #DieseLeute campaign in the coming weeks and show various personalities who belong to "These people ..