Green Party Chairwoman Erdmann Steps Down Thoughtfully - Green Party in Schleswig-Holstein elects new co-chair amid leadership shift
The Green Party in Schleswig-Holstein has gathered in Neumünster for its annual conference, marking a shift in leadership. Anke Erdmann, the outgoing co-leader, delivered an emotional farewell speech while calling for deeper connections in society. Meanwhile, Lydia Rudow has been elected as the new co-chair, replacing Gazi Freitag in the role.
Anke Erdmann used her final address to reflect on the pressures of modern politics. She described life in high-level decision-making as 'a constant gallop' and warned that society risks losing its depth. Erdmann compared shallow-rooted trees to a fragile nation, arguing that without strong foundations, stability would falter. She also highlighted words like idleness, strolling, and the blue hour—terms she believes are fading from public consciousness.
Lasse Petersdotter, leader of the Green Party’s parliamentary group, struck a more optimistic tone. He pointed to progress in housing policy and childcare as key achievements of the coalition. Petersdotter urged delegates to stay focused and avoid distractions in political debates, emphasising the need for confidence.
The conference also saw the election of Lydia Rudow, former chair of Kiel’s city council faction, as the new co-chair. She succeeds Gazi Freitag, who had held the position alongside Erdmann. Freitag is seeking re-election for his own role, while Erdmann confirmed she would not stand again. The new executive board will be finalised later today.
The leadership change comes as the Green Party in Schleswig-Holstein looks to build on recent policy successes. Erdmann’s warnings about societal depth contrast with Petersdotter’s call for steady progress. The newly elected co-chair, Lydia Rudow, will now help steer the party’s direction in the coming term.
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