Green party struggles in EU elections raise doubts on climate ambitions
- Support for Greens declines in Germany and France during the European elections.
- Concerns arise over the weakening of climate ambitions due to Green party losses.
- Political fragmentation and national issues may have contributed to the Green vote collapse.
The recent European Parliament elections saw a significant loss in seats for the Greens and liberals, with projections indicating a clear decline for these parties. Despite this setback, there are calls for cooperation and compromise among different political groups to ensure stability and responsible policies in the coming years. The rise of the far-right is attributed to political fragmentation and unresolved issues between parties at the national level. While the Greens faced challenges in addressing voter concerns on issues like housing and inflation, there is recognition of the need for a united front to advance climate policies. The election outcome, while not a collapse for the greens, highlights the importance of aligning policies with green issues to meet voter expectations. Moving forward, there is a strategic choice to continue the net-zero transition agenda to position the EU as a leader in industrial powers. Despite setbacks in some countries, the Green parties remain committed to their climate ambitions and are determined to address the existential crisis of climate change.