Franziska Brantner
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- Oct 10
SPD leaders push to expel Gerhard Schröder after his visit to Putin's birthday
Robin Mesarosch and Sebastian Roloff, the SPD chiefs of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, back excluding the former chancellor, while Greens co-chair Franziska Brantner demands new proceedings. The SPD Upper Palatinate district has adopted a motion calling for the same step.
- Oct 8
German Greens present federal platform proposing wealth taxes and pension reforms
Party leaders Franziska Brantner and Felix Banaszak unveiled a comprehensive policy blueprint in Berlin ahead of their December congress, positioning the opposition party for potential early elections.
- Sep 22
Berlin SPD agrees to exploratory coalition talks with Die Linke and Greens
The unanimous decision by Berlin Social Democrats enables three-party discussions following Die Linke's election victory on 20 September 2026, despite sharp policy disagreements over security and housing.
- Jul 1
Green Party members approve sweeping statute overhaul: all 17 proposals pass
In a three-week online ballot, roughly 35 percent of the party's 184,000 members backed changes including a new general secretary post, tougher motion requirements, and a relaxation of the traditional separation of office and mandate.
