Green Party leader Habeck in crisis: Party colleagues revolt against asylum course!

Green Party leader Habeck in crisis: Party colleagues revolt against asylum course!

The election campaign for Robert Habeck, the Green candidate for chancellor, is anything but going smoothly. With only 12 days left until the federal election, the Minister of Economics is confronted with violent accusations. This Monday, an open letter from over 230 members of his party was published, which is clearly directed against his asylum policy. The letter accuses Habeck of serving “right-wing narratives” that are not only directed against refugees, but also push the social debate further to the right Picture reported.

Habeck's controversial ten-point plan focuses on the “consistent deportation” of dangerous criminals and serious criminals. Nevertheless, some of the Greens do not join in the chorus and criticize: "Stricter asylum policy does not make Germany safer. Deportations do not prevent murders. We do not need or want a stricter asylum policy." This support for migrants and refugees comes from the Federal Working Group on Migration & Refugees, which emphasizes in its letter that no person should be defamed as a threat oe24.

Criticism and danger for the election campaign

The Greens are under a lot of pressure; The tensions within the party threaten to destabilize the party's course. The open letter is not only a sharp criticism of Habeck's asylum policy, but also an indication that many party members are concerned about what they see as a growing right-wing trend. The pressure could lead to internal conflicts that further exacerbate the already tense climate in the party. According to a member of the Green Party, continuing with the current strict rules could lead to a poor performance in the election, further increasing fears.

The election campaign is already showing how deep the conflicts in the party run and whether Habeck will be able to resolve them remains to be seen. The open letter could act as a wake-up call for both the party leadership and the electorate, which wants a clearer, more humane stance on refugee policy.