Germany’s Greens are expected to be a critical part of any new government. But these are not the Greens of old. Today it is a pragmatic party promising an assertive stance abroad.
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Germany Launches Election Year With Losses for Merkel’s Party in Two States
Voters choosing regional governments in southwestern states punished the conservative party of Chancellor Angela Merkel after a series of scandals.
Greens Are the New Hope for Europe’s Center. For the Far Right, They’re Enemy No. 1.
As climate change emerges as the latest front in Europe’s culture wars, can Green parties show that environmental policy is compatible with social justice?
Germany’s Political Establishment Looks Fragile After E.U. Vote
Both parties in Angela Merkel’s governing coalition suffered losses in the European Parliament election, raising questions about the future.
Greens Thrive in Germany as the ‘Alternative’ to Far-Right Populism
The former protest movement has become the second-most popular party by sticking to its principles: pro-environment, pro-Europe and pro-immigration.