In a recent vote on March 24, 2025, the Green parliamentary group confirmed its leadership positions, setting the stage for another term of service. Omid Nouripour is set to become the new Vice President of the Bundestag, having successfully defeated former Vice President Katrin Göring-Eckardt. Alongside Nouripour, Irene Mihalic was re-elected as First Parliamentary Secretary.
In an impressive show of support, Britta Haßelmann and Katharina Dröge were re-elected as co-chairs of the Green parliamentary group, each securing an impressive 90.4 percent of the votes in their favor. Meanwhile, Mihalic maintained her position with even greater backing, receiving 93.9 percent of the votes during the same session of voting.
The decision to re-elect the current leadership comes shortly after a strategic move on February 26, when the Green parliamentary group initially decided to keep the previous executive board in a provisional capacity following the Bundestag elections.
As the nomination for the Bundestag Presidium unfolded, Nouripour’s candidacy marked a significant moment for the Green party, as he triumphed over prominent contenders including Göring-Eckardt and Claudia Roth, paving his way to a leadership role in Germany’s legislative assembly. Roth had previously held the vice presidency from 2013 to 2021 and was a formidable candidate in this election.
The political landscape within the Bundestag is also seeing changes beyond the Green party. The CSU parliamentary group has put forth Andrea Lindholz as their candidate for Vice President of the Bundestag. Furthermore, the Union plans to elect Julia Klöckner as President of Parliament. Klöckner, who previously served as the CDU's treasurer, is anticipated to take on this prominent role.
Additionally, Bodo Ramelow, a former Thuringian Prime Minister, has been appointed to a deputy position in the Parliament Presidium. Moving forward, the SPD parliamentary group leader Lars Klingbeil is eyeing the young MP Josephine Ortleb as their candidate for the same body, showcasing a diverse slate of candidates across party lines.
The legislative session aiming to elect the new Parliamentary Presidium is set for March 25, 2025, where the parties will solidify their choices in what promises to be a pivotal moment for German governance.
The dynamic shifts within the Green party and the broader Bundestag reflect a politically charged atmosphere, following negotiations regarding crucial financial packages related to defense and infrastructure, where Haßelmann and Dröge received considerable internal praise for their performance. The future of these policies will likely be influenced by this newly affirmed leadership, as they navigate the pathway forward for their party and the coalition government in Germany.
