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Fight against deforestation: Germany asks the EU to postpone its law

Germany joins the criticism of the new European anti-deforestation regulation. The Minister of Agriculture, Cem Ozdemir, asked the European Commission to postpone the entry into force of the text, scheduled for the end of the year. "Companies...

Criticism Surges as German Green Party Sends Tanks to Ukraine

The recent decision by the German government to send battle tanks to Ukraine has sparked criticism from opposition groups and the general public. Sevim Dağdelen (pictured), a member of the opposition Left Party, elected to the German...

German government sued over failure to meet climate goals

The Bund's climate defense association filed a new appeal on Tuesday, January 24 against the federal government for non-compliance with its climate objectives. The complaint was lodged with the administrative judge of Berlin-Brandenburg.According to the "Süddeutsche Zeitung",...

Environmental activists demonstrate in Germany, in Lützerath against the extension of a coal mine

In Germany, on Saturday January 14, thousands of anti-coal activists from western Germany mobilized against the plan to expand an open-pit coal mine, which foresees the disappearance of the...

Germans Return to Coal as a “Bitter” Necessity With the Weaponization of Energy

In a move that is controversial with Green Party supporters, German Vice-Chancellor, Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, and Green Party co-leader, Robert Habeck, announced the reactivation of coal fired power plants that were due to...

G7 countries reach agreement on phase out of coal

On May 26th and 27th, the G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers held a meeting in Berlin. This gathering is a prelude to the June summit in Bavaria, which will be attended by the heads of...

German Greens’ Leadership Investigated over “Corona Bonuses”

The leadership of the German Greens, which are currently part of a three-party governing coalition, is being investigated by prosecutors over their role in approving bonus payments last winter. The "Corona bonuses," valued at 1,500 euros, were...

German Greens Urging Greater Immigration to Solve its Crisis

The shrinking population and increasing digital transformation in Germany have led to a decline of individuals in the country’s population and labour force today. Facing the massive labour shortages, Germany is aiming to boost the influx of...

“I have high hopes for this coalition, it’s a first for us”; Interview with Ingeborg Hofer

The German Federal Party leaders of The Greens, SPD, and FDP. Credited to @Markus Schriber. After the German federal election on Sep 26th, 2021, The Greens took 14.8% of the popular vote, completing...

Germany’s Green Party (on track) to Form a Government amid the Ongoing Energy Transition and the fight against Global Warming

Germany’s 2021 federal election has ended with the German Green Party securing 14.8% of the national vote and 16 seats in parliament. This is considered a historical win for the German Greens. Now the party, led by...

German Elections: Greens Earn 14.8% of Vote In Historic Performance

In a historic outcome for the German Greens, the party earned 14.8% of the national vote and sixteen parliamentary seats in the September 25th federal elections. The party came third in the elections behind outgoing chancellor Angela...

Who is Annalena Baerbock and what could she mean for Germany’s future?

In less than two weeks and after 16 years of leadership, Angela Merkel will be withdrawing from the political arena. The 26th of September will therefore be a tipping point on the future of the Western World, in a period where there is a threat of shifting powers with the rise of China...

German Green Party Will Sit Out Federal Election in Saarland

In the latest blow to chancellor candidate Annalena Baerbock, the German Greens will be barred from participating in the German federal election in the state of Saarland this September.

The German Greens reveal their Historic Environmental plan for the next Federal Government in Germany.

Environmental measures said to be costly: Last week, the Green Party of Germany has stayed true to its word and set the forefront of their campaign as the importance of climate and environmental policies....

Recent Flooding in Germany could Increase Support for the Greens

The extreme flooding that occurred in Germany and surrounding countries mid-July has highlighted the need for a strong environmental agenda.  The floods On July 13th 2021, 15 centimetres of rain...

German Greens Attained Runner up Position in Recent Polls

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alliance_90/The_Greens The German Greens have the potential to gain important political power in the upcoming election. The consistent increase in popularity of the German Green party represents a major opportunity for the Green...

European Floods will Shape the Future of Politics

Recent floods have caused a numbers of victims and structural damages around Western Europe. Despite recent voting intention dropping down for the German Green Party, this recent event could change the political race this September.

German Green Party Rising Problems

The German Green Party has come under fire recently. In addition, a rulership challenge has been dismissed by the Party, despite recent poor polls number for Annalena Baerbock. After a promising start this...

Aminata Touré: Prominent Activist and Policy Expert for the German Greens’

Aminata Touré, Policy expert for the German Greens https://www.theafricancourier.de/news/europe/greens-call-for-race-to-be-removed-from-german-constitution/ Aminata Touré is part of the new generation of prominent politicians attempting to bring greater social justice to Germany. As...

Renewal of the Green-CDU Coalition in Baden-Württemberg.

In the early days of May, the Green party announced the renewal of their coalition with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in the state of Baden-Württemberg. The alliance between the Greens and the CDU has been ruling...

Is Germany’s Green Party Pro-Israel?

Although the ceasefire between Israel and Palestine remains in effect, tensions between the two have not subsided. World leaders from around the globe have been swaying to one side or another regarding their stance on the recently...

When Bitcoin Invited Itself to the Elections

FILE - This April 3, 2013, file photo shows bitcoin tokens in Sandy, Utah. A German software developer who made a fortune from bitcoin has given the environmentalist Greens one of the biggest political donations in...

Russian Social Media Cyber-Backlash on Germany’s Green Party Leader

Germany's Green Party Leader, Annalena Baerbock, has publicly stated her campaign's intention for a tough stance on Chinese and Russian leaders. In return, an alleged Russian cyber campaign has been targeting Baerbock on social media platforms....

German Greens’ Co-Leader Supports the Arming of Ukraine

Robert Habeck, co-leader of German Green party, announced in late May that he would support the sale of defensive weapons to Ukraine.  Habeck’s ties to Ukraine Robert Habeck travelled to...

German Greens Back Fewer Flights, not Electric Flights

German Green party backs fewer short-haul domestic flights over electric and hydrogen powered alternatives to quickly curb emission.

Green Party Leader Baerbock Wants to Cut Jet Fuel by Abolishing Short-Haul Flights

Germany's Green Party candidate for chancellor, Annalena Baerbock, plans to cut jet fuel subsidies if she is elected as chancellor. She would carry out her project by making air travel more expensive and abololishing short-hault flights.

The Unprecedented Success of Germany’s Green Party Headed by Annalena Baerbock

Annalena Baerbock has continued to make headlines in the last couple of months and is likely to continue doing so as she leads the race for Germany's next Chancellor. Co-chair of the German Green Party, Annalena is...

German Greens in Favour of Expulsion Proceedings against Mayor over Racist Post

Mayor Boris Palmer of Tübigen is facing severe backlash after using a racist slur in a social media post about a black soccer player. Now, members of his own party are initiating party expulsion proceedings against him....

The German Greens Dominate the Polls for the September 2021 Elections while Merkel’s Block Is at an All-Time Low.

In Germany, the elections for the next chancellor are taking a turn to favour the Greens at the expense of Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union (CDU). Merkel, the current German chancellor with four consecutive terms since 2005,...

German Greens Campaigning for Cannabis Legalization

On April 19th, Annalena Baerbock was elected as the Green Party candidate for chancellor. It should come as no surprise that Annalena Baerbock was given the candidacy. A few years ago, most people would have guessed that...

Germany Greens’ Annalena Baerbock Urges Tougher Stance on Russia, China

Greens' chancellor candidate Annalena Baerbock presses for a tougher stance on Russian and China in order to protect human rights and democratic values. On April 19th, Baerbock announced that she would run to...

The On-Going Fight Against The Nord Stream 2 Pipeline

The Nord Stream 2 Pipeline is aimed at shipping natural gas from Russia to Germany under the Baltic Sea. The business project is 95 percent finished —but the battle over the gas link is far from over....

German Greens to Pick their Candidate for Chancellor

On April 19th, the German Greens are expected to announce their candidate for the position of chancellor. Many have guessed that the green champion will be none other than Annalena Baerbock, co-Leader of the Green party.

German Green Party Criticized as an Arm of the US Elite over Russian Pipeline Project

Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has heavily criticized the German Green Party for being a US puppet. The CDU, Germany’s dominant party, has backed the pipeline project with Russian company Gazprom. It is keen on...

German Greens Release their Climate Manifesto ahead of Election

Ahead of September's national election, the Green Party of Germany presented, on March 19, 2021, the draft of their election manifesto. The program proposes more action towards climate protection such as a faster exit from coal, raising...

Editorials

Green Party Using Spotlight to Push Civil Defence Expansion – Not Environmental Justice

While Canadians look to the Green Party for principled leadership on the environment and social justice, the federal Green co-leaders appear...

Opinion

Alex Tyrrell Comments On Federal Election Results

The results are in and Canada avoided the worst-case scenario of a Poilievre government, but this has come at the...
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