Greens strong in regional election, but ability to turn success into concrete policy remains to be seen - opinion

While the Greens were strengthened by their success in the regional elections in the German federal state of Hesse, it remains to be seen whether they can convert this political success into concrete green policy, writes Joachim Wille in an opinion piece for the klimareporter. The Green Party would certainly be a stronger partner should the current coalition with the Christian Democrats continue. “Unfortunately, no help comes from the federal government as – despite its slump in voter favour – there is no end in sight for the grand coalition, which steps on the brakes,” writes Wille.

Read the opinion piece in German here.

Find background in the CLEW article Fresh Green upset in Hesse state election may derail Merkel government and the factsheet Facts on German state elections and the energy transition in Hesse.