Change of course of the Greens: Migration and Security in the focus in Neumünster!

Change of course of the Greens: Migration and Security in the focus in Neumünster!

Neumünster, Deutschland - Last weekend the Greens State Party Congress took place in Schleswig-Holstein in Neumünster, in which central topics such as migration, border controls and the future orientation of the party were on the agenda. The discussions were not only about current challenges, but also about the identity and values of the party, which is characterized by a strong change in the past few months.

With the focus on migration policy, the deputy Prime Minister Aminata Touré made it clear that the Greens should play an active role in the debate. So she spoke out for better access from migrants to the labor market and for supporting protection seekers in Europe. In her opinion, politics must also help protect democracy and consistently act against multiple and intensive offenders. "It is cheaper, it is more humane and it is what is more efficient," says Touré.

path to humanity and the rule of law

The Member of the Bundestag Konstantin von Notz added that the Greens had to stand up for humanity and the rule of law. He mentioned the balancing act that the party had to master in order to stand up for human rights on the one hand and to ensure security in the country on the other. This made it clear that the challenge was not only in the political debate, but also in the self -awareness of the Greens.

In the debate about migration, the state party chairman Gazi Friday expressed that the Greens had to hold on to their principles. "We stand for more environmental protection, the right to asylum and see migration as an opportunity," he said. At the same time, he underlined the need to be ready to compromise, especially as part of the government coalition. His view concluded the support of initiatives that respect asylum law and maintain basic human rights standards.

Another important topic was the protection of critical infrastructures. From Notz argued that attacks on fiber optic cables and other essential facilities were not mere stories from science fiction films, but were real threats. He emphasized that not only physical infrastructures, but also civil society and a free press were worth protecting.

border controls and young voices

The question of border controls was also a central topic. The Green European MP Rasmus Andresen criticized the existing controls, since they did not solve any problems in the current form, rather binding valuable police forces. "Budget and resources should be used for more important tasks," continues Andresen. He also warned of the negative effects on free goods traffic.

At the same time, the dissatisfied attitude of the Green Youth, which already called for a radical change of the party. After the resignations in the youth organization, the group no longer felt represented by the current party line. "The party must not work elitist," emphasized Mayra Vriesmann and campaigned for a left attitude that helps the weakest of society.

On the other hand, the elections of the state chairman Anke Erdmann and Gazi had taken place on Friday. Both were confirmed in their offices, Erdmann received an impressive 94 percent of the votes, while 82 percent was able to unite. Among other things, Erdmann emphasized the success of the party in promoting renewable energies, which further underlined the relevance of the Greens in current political discussions.

In the meantime, there was a clear demarcation from other political actors. The Greens 'criticism of the current political measures of the CDU, SPD and FDP was directed against their handling of the migration situation, while other parties questioned the Greens' course.

Overall, the Greens State Party Conference in Schleswig-Holstein reflects the ongoing change in the political landscape. The challenges through migration and security policy require a clear positioning and an open dialogue within the party in order to represent both the existing values and to make necessary adjustments. Further information on this topic can be found in a report on www.ndr.de .