Germany's Greens: More than leftist, woke ecologists?

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Germany's Green Party is debating the strategic merits of Baden-Württemberg politician Cem Özdemir's election victory, which was achieved partly by distancing himself from many of the party's core environmental and progressive positions. The article explores internal tensions within the Greens about whether such pragmatic repositioning is a viable long-term strategy. The debate reflects broader questions about European green party identity in a shifting political landscape.

Cem Özdemir won the election in Baden-Württemberg partly by abandoning many of his Green Party's core issues. His party is still debating whether this was a good move.