Berlin Greens split as federal leadership clashes with state over antisemitism row
A dispute over accusations of antisemitism involving the Left has driven a wedge between the Green Party’s federal executive and its Berlin state organization.
The Green Party’s federal board sought to calm a dispute with Die Linke over alleged antisemitism by urging Berlin party officials to engage in dialogue, but the appeal was rejected. Prominent Berlin figures, including co-state chair Philmon Ghirmai, co-leader Bettina Jarasch, and Werner Graf, alongside federal co-chair Felix Banaszak, have signaled they will no longer participate in the talks. The breakdown underscores a deepening rift between the national organization and its Berlin branch.
Both sides accuse the other of ignoring the seriousness of the issue. The stalemate leaves the party divided on how to address the controversy moving forward.
Why it matters
The split could weaken the Greens' cohesion and affect their ability to form coalitions in Berlin and nationally.
How this story developed
- Sep 30 Berlin parties SPD, Greens and Left meet to explore cautious coalition talks
- Oct 3 AfD now ahead of the Union in the latest INSA Sunday poll, widening the gap.
- Oct 13 SPD economics minister Franziska Giffey announced she will not back continuation of the exploratory coalition talks.
- Oct 14 The Left’s Berlin parliamentary faction voted to admit Vanessa Emde.
- Oct 16 Coalition talks were resumed after a one‑day suspension.
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