German Green Party Leaders Ricarda Lang and Omid Nouripour Resign After Regional Election Defeats

Sep 25, 2024, 08:53 AM

The entire leadership of Germany's Green Party has resigned following significant defeats in recent regional elections. Co-leaders Ricarda Lang and Omid Nouripour announced their decision to step down in a news conference, citing poor performances in the federal states of Thuringia, Saxony, and Brandenburg. The Green Party, which is part of the ruling coalition, has seen a substantial decline in public support, with recent polls indicating a record low in popularity. The leadership has decided to make way for new leaders to be elected at the next party congress. The news was reported by Focus Online and Table Media.