German Green Party Leader Demands Stronger Support for Iranian Protesters
Omid Nouripour, vice president of the Bundestag and a leading Green Party figure, has called on Germany to stand more firmly with Iranian protesters. Born in Tehran, he has repeatedly criticized the government’s response to the ongoing struggle for rights in Iran. His demands include stronger civil society engagement and a halt to deportations of Iranian refugees.
Nouripour moved to Frankfurt am Main with his family at 13, but his ties to Iran remain deep. His uncle was executed by the regime for distributing flyers, an experience that has shaped his advocacy. As a dual citizen—unable to renounce his Iranian nationality under the country’s laws—he has used his political platform to push for change.
Since becoming Bundestag vice president in March 2025, Nouripour has questioned why Chancellor Olaf Scholz has not met with Iranian women's rights activists. As of January 16, 2026, no such meeting has been confirmed or scheduled, and the government has not blocked any, stating it supports human rights dialogues without interfering in private initiatives unless security risks arise. Nouripour has also demanded a nationwide moratorium on deportations of Iranian refugees. He argues that Germany’s civil society must do more to support protesters, criticizing what he sees as a lack of broader engagement. His calls come after years of activism, including his time as co-leader of the Green Party alongside Ricarda Lang.
Nouripour’s pressure on the German government highlights the ongoing struggle of Iranian protesters. His demands for solidarity, a deportation freeze, and greater civil society involvement remain unmet. The government’s position on meetings with activists has not shifted, leaving the issue unresolved for now.
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