Green Party redefines liberalism with climate action and market freedom
Green Party co-leaders Franziska Brantner and Belit Onay have argued that liberalism is facing a crisis but remains alive. In a new political statement, they propose a fresh vision that combines freedom, justice, and sustainability. Their approach rejects both excessive state control and divisive identity politics. Over the past five years, the Greens have pushed market-driven climate policies at regional and national levels. In Baden-Württemberg, under Minister-President Winfried Kretschmann, renewable energy expanded to 60% of the mix by 2025. In Hesse, a coalition since 2023 invested over €1 billion in cycling infrastructure across cities like Stuttgart and Freiburg. Nationally, the party helped pass the 2023 Renewable Energy Act (EEG), boosting subsidies for wind and solar to €80 billion.
Brantner and Onay now call for a liberalism rooted in individual responsibility and market solutions. They warn against pitting anti-discrimination efforts against universal values. Instead, they advocate using economic incentives to fight climate change and support a European defence union.
The co-leaders also express scepticism about aggressive gender policies. They insist that freedom and equality must form the moral foundation of a renewed liberalism—one that avoids paternalism while addressing sustainability. The Greens' plan centres on reconciling ecological goals with economic freedom. Their policies in states like Baden-Württemberg and Hesse show how market tools can drive green transitions. The party now aims to apply this model more widely, balancing liberal principles with climate action.
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