Brantner on Söder: A jelly in politics!”

Brantner on Söder: A jelly in politics!”

The political landscape in Germany could soon change as Franziska Brantner, Bundestag MP and member of the Green Party, plans to succeed Ricarda Lang as party leader. In an interview she clearly expressed her views on CSU leader Markus Söder. Brantner, who has represented the Heidelberg constituency in the Bundestag since 2013, sees Söder's recent statements as problematic.

Markus Söder is known for sharply criticizing the Greens. At a recent party conference in Augsburg, he made numerous allegations for which he blamed the party. This outraged Ricarda Lang, who promised to donate an amount to a sea rescue organization for every “the Greens” that Söder said. Brantner replied that the likelihood of future cooperation between the Greens and the CSU was extremely low and described the situation as “irresponsible” when a Democrat denies other Democrats the ability to work together.

Brantner's assessment of Söder

Franziska Brantner even goes so far as to describe Söder as “Jello.” “You try to catch him and then he’s somewhere else,” she says. This suggests that she perceives Söder's positions as inconsistent and unreliable. Their critical statements aim to give the impression that the CSU under Söder cannot be seen as a stable partner, especially with regard to a possible black-green coalition - a coalition between the CDU/CSU and the Greens, which Brantner considers necessary in order to govern effectively.

According to Brantner, it is important that politicians take their responsibilities as Democrats seriously and not become part of the problem. However, she is also sure that many in the CDU do not share Söder's views and are open to other collaborations. This could represent a sea change in Germany's political alliances, especially in light of the upcoming party elections in which Brantner is looking to win votes as a possible successor to Lang.

The future of the Greens

The upcoming Green Party elections in mid-November could not only end Ricarda Lang's chancellorship, but also influence the direction of the party. In addition to Brantner, Felix Banaszak has also announced his candidacy. The withdrawal of Lang and Omid Nouripour from the party leadership has already caused a lot of talk and opens up space for a potentially different political agenda.

Brantner will play a central role in the elections, and her critical votes against Söder could both increase her chances and influence the dynamics within the Greens and their approach towards the Union. At a time when political cooperation seems increasingly unexpected, Brantner's clear stance could be a decisive factor for the future of the Greens. Such developments in German politics are important not only for members of the Green Party, but also for the general public, who have an interest in stable, responsible political measures. Further information about the upcoming elections and the current political situation can be found in a report on www.merkur.de.