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German Greens vote to support formal coalition talks in party congress

Germany's Greens voted in a party congress to support formal coalition talks with the Social Democrats and Liberals.

Germany

Germany's traffic light coalition moves closer to forming a government

If the talks are successful, Olaf Scholz will likely replace German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Germany

Talks over Germany's 'traffic light coalition' begin on Thursday

Germany's Greens and Liberals say they want to hold negotiations on a new governing coalition under the leadership of Olaf Scholz's Social Democrats which narrowly won the country's election.

Germany

Euroviews. The Greens and Liberals could wield great power in Germany | View

"Voters handed the real power to two smaller parties, the Greens (Die Grünen) and the liberal FDP, who are now guaranteed to be part of almost any possible coalition."

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France

Greens chose Yannick Jadot as their candidate for French presidency

Jadot will be hoping to capitalise on a strong showing from the Greens in last weekend's German election.

Germany

How could a new government in Germany affect Brussels?

Despite vast differences in policy, one thing the remaining candidates for chancellor have in common is their pro-European views.

Germany

German election: Greens and FDP to be key players in coalition talks

As political parties set out to discuss how to form a governing coalition in Germany, two parties know they're in a position of strength: the Free Democrats and the Greens.

Green News

Will Germany's new government be good news for the environment?

The Green Party have had their most successful result ever in the German elections, likely because of severe flooding this summer.

Germany

Five takeaways from Germany's nail-biting election night

Three parties will likely be needed to form a coalition after the German parliamentary elections. Here are five takeaways from election night.

Germany

Climate is the key issue for voters. Is that helping Germany's Greens?

The German Greens have increased their support significantly since the 2017 elections but they're still polling below the two traditional centre-right and centre-left German political parties.

Germany

German leadership candidates apologise for inappropriate behaviour

CDU candidate Armin Laschet was seen laughing at a press conference on Germany's recent floods, while the Green party co-leader Annalena Baerbock has admitted to using the N-word during an interview.

My Europe Series

Smear campaign or freak peak? How the German greens lost momentum

The Greens raced to a shock lead in the polls following their nomination of Annalena Baerbock for chancellor - but amid accusations of plagiarism, CV embellishment, and a coordinated advertising attack campaign, their lead has vanished.

My Europe Series

How have the Greens fared one year after France's municipal elections?

It's been a year since the Green Party in France won several major cities in the municipal elections. How have they fared since?

Germany

Greens pick Annalena Baerbock as their candidate to replace Merkel

The Greens — in opposition nationally but in 11 of the country's 16 state governments — could hold the key to forming the next government.

World

Germany 'super election year' starts with state and regional ballots

On Sunday two German states with a combined population of over 15 million people will elect new regional governments. It's the start of the so-called 'super election year' culminating with federal elections in September.

Germany

Greens win mayoral runoffs in Germany's most populous state

Germany's Greens won several mayoral races in North Rhine-Westphalia, the country's most populous state.

World

Europe’s cities should take lead on environmental change, says Lyon’s first Green mayor

Grégory Doucet was at the head of a green wave in France’s recent local elections, becoming mayor of the country’s third largest city. Now he says like-minded mayors in other countries should join with him to help influence policy in Brussels.

France

Can France's Green Party recreate their success on the national stage?

The Green Party won several big cities in France's recent municipal elections but it remains to be seen if the party is able to continue that success nationally.

France

Five takeaways from France's local elections

A low turnout and a more nuanced nationwide picture mean the political outlook remains uncertain.

Europe News

EU wants to slash pesticide use by 50% and boost organic farming

Amid coronavirus economic concerns, the European Commission is moving forward with its plans to make Europe's farms greener.