Green Party Appoints Gesine Märtens as New Federal Treasurer
Gesine Märtens is poised to become the Green Party's new federal treasurer. The party's federal executive and finance council have approved her appointment, following the resignation of her predecessor, Manuela Rottmann. Märtens brings significant experience to the role, having previously served as state secretary in Saxony's Ministry of Justice from 2019 to 2024. Her appointment was officially approved by the Federal Finance Council on a Monday evening before the Green Party Congress at the end of November 2025 in Hannover. The council voted overwhelmingly in favor, with 22 members supporting her, 3 abstaining, and only 8 opposing her candidacy. Her formal election is expected to be a mere formality at the upcoming congress. Gesine Märtens is set to take over as the Green Party's federal treasurer, following the approval of the party's federal executive and finance council. Her extensive experience in public service makes her well-suited for the role, and her appointment is expected to be confirmed at the upcoming Green Party Congress.
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