Touré Emphasizes Teamwork Over Male Rivalry - Aminata Touré leads Greens’ push for fair climate policies in Schleswig-Holstein election
Aminata Touré, Schleswig-Holstein’s Social Affairs Minister, is shaping the Greens’ campaign for the upcoming state election. Her focus lies on blending social fairness with environmental policies. She insists that every proposal must balance ecological goals with social equity.
The party is breaking from tradition by presenting a team of leaders rather than a single top candidate. Touré has highlighted this collective effort as a key part of their strategy.
Touré has openly criticised Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s claim that Germany can no longer afford its social security system. She argues that such statements undermine the country’s social safety net. Her stance reflects a broader push to protect welfare provisions while advancing climate action.
She has also expressed frustration that food banks remain necessary in Germany. For her, their existence signals a failure to eliminate poverty. This perspective underscores her commitment to policies that reduce inequality.
Within the party, Touré has built a reputation for giving the Greens a clear social policy identity in Schleswig-Holstein. She credits colleagues like Lasse Petersdotter, the parliamentary group leader and economic spokesperson, for their sharp critiques of opposition inconsistencies. Tobias Goldschmidt and Monika Heinold were also praised for their contributions to the state’s progress.
At the heart of her campaign is the idea that climate protection must not come at the expense of social justice. Touré repeatedly stresses that ecological measures should support, not harm, vulnerable groups.
The Greens’ election approach centres on a unified team rather than a lone figurehead. Touré’s emphasis on fair climate policies and social security protection will likely define their platform. The party now prepares to present its full programme before voters head to the polls.
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