Habeck says he can no longer represent the Greens and dismisses plans for a new party
In a one-hour interview, Robert Habeck stated he is unable to speak for the Greens and ruled out founding a new political party.
During a specially recorded episode of Caren Miosga’s programme, former economics minister Robert Habeck explained that he can no longer speak on behalf of the Greens and has no plans to create a new party, countering prior rumours. He contrasted his view with Cem Özdemir’s push for a stricter migration policy, noting that voters concerned about immigration are not turning to the Greens. Habeck said the outcomes of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Saxony-Anhalt state elections were expected.
He warned that the stability of the political order will not be secured by adjusting the heating law or raising the retirement age, but by fulfilling growth commitments to uphold democratic promises. The interview also referenced earlier commentary by Gordon Repinski about a “revolution of German politics” and the idea of a centrist electoral alliance, but Habeck rejected any move toward a new party.
How this was covered
- Left-leaning outlets covered this 2h later
- The two sides describe this in almost entirely different words
Why it matters
Habeck’s remarks signal internal tension within the Greens and shape expectations for Germany’s centre-left political landscape.
How this story developed
- Sep 21 Ferat Koçak defends Instagram contact with Firas Remmo, claims ignorance of his background
- Sep 24 Koçak announced a temporary pause from his interior‑committee duties.
- Sep 25 SPD vice-chair Cansel Kiziltepe announced she supports coalition negotiations with Die Linke after the Berlin election, citing shared policy ground.
- Sep 26 Greens internal split over coalition partners emerged after the Left’s election win.
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