Brandenburg Greens Criticize SPD Coalition for Boosting AfD and Stalling Climate Action

Outgoing Green Party leader calls out SPD for lack of leadership and strategy as party elects new leadership after losing parliamentary representation.

Hanna Große Holtrup, outgoing leader of Brandenburg's Greens, accused the SPD/BSW coalition of enabling the far-right AfD by failing to provide strong leadership and clear policies.
The AfD, classified as a right-wing extremist group by Brandenburg's intelligence agency, has gained influence in the state parliament following the Greens' exit.
Große Holtrup criticized the coalition for sidelining climate protection efforts, now managed by the Economics Ministry, and for pursuing stricter asylum policies after recent incidents.
The Greens, who received only 4.1% of the vote in the 2024 state elections, are seeking a fresh start by electing a completely new state leadership team.
Five candidates, including former leader Clemens Rostock and several local politicians, are vying for the top leadership roles as the party attempts to rebuild its presence in Brandenburg politics.