The Green party in Germany faces challenges in maintaining its core focus on climate action during an election campaign marked by pressure from opposition parties. Amidst a collaborative government, the party's prominent ministers, Habeck and Baerbock, aimed to broaden their appeal by discussing issues like security and economic relief, rather than solely climate. Despite advancements in renewable energy, the party is also criticized for economic struggles and political shifts, complicating their electoral prospects as public attention drifts away from their environmental agenda.
Electricity has become green, an animated Habeck told the crowd, pointing to a boom in wind and solar that raised the share of renewables to 60% last year.
Though the party is still far from being considered a Volkspartei, the Greens have sought to boost their mainstream appeal with talk of beefing up security and bringing down rents and bills.
During their coalition government, the core issue of climate action has slipped down the political agenda, leading to criticism from opposing parties.
The odds of a Green surge when Germans head to the polls next Sunday are by some measures slim, as historical trends indicate a downturn for governing parties.
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