s.focus.de ⬅️ Felix Banaszak believes the Left Party is fundamentally democratic, but sees problematic anti-Semitic tendencies within the party ... Show more
Lanz counters Banaszak: "This is about credibility": Grünen-Co-Chef Felix Banaszak äußerte sich am Mittwochabend bei Markus Lanz zu einer möglichen Koalition mit ...
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Lanz counters Banaszak:
Key FactsBanaszak Defends Possible Talks With Die Linke On Lanz
Oct 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Banaszak called it unacceptable that antisemitic offenses increased after an antisemitic terror attack instead of a determined fight.

  • He called Die Linke fundamentally democratic, noted antisemitism in parts, and sharply distinguished it from the AfD.

  • As a condition for talks, Banaszak demanded that Die Linke sanction problematic party members and impose consequences.

  • Lanz challenged the course’s credibility; Banaszak reaffirmed that he would not cooperate with antisemites or Israel’s enemies.
  • The compass is very, very clear: there is no cooperation with antisemitists or Israel-haters.
    — Felix Banaszak, Green Party co-chair, on Markus Lanz's show about potential talks with the Left
Shhh, a government program!: Greens demand a lean state - | but with a firm hand: Two months before their federal party conference, the Greens are presenting ...
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Shhh, a government program!: Greens demand a lean state - | but with a ...
Banaszak und Brantner treten wieder für Vorsitz von Bündnis 90/Die Grünen an: Der nächste Parteitag von Bündnis 90/Die Grünen ist erst Anfang Dezember ...
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Banaszak und Brantner treten wieder für Vorsitz von Bündnis 90/Die Grünen ...
Key FactsGreen leaders seek another term
Sep 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesschau.de
  • Franziska Brantner and Felix Banaszak announced separately but simultaneously that they would seek the party chairmanship again.

  • Both have headed the party since November 2024; before that, the coalition’s end ended the Greens’ federal governing role.

  • In Baden-Württemberg’s state election, the Greens received 30.2 percent, narrowly ahead of the CDU; Cem Özdemir became minister-president.

  • Oliver Neuroth considers their reelection uncertain; the latest ARD-DeutschlandTrend poll places the Greens at 15 percent nationwide.
  • Together we can be the party that people trust to move this country forward.
    — Franziska Brantner, in a message to the party base announcing her candidacy for the co-chair position.
Red-green-red exploratory talks in Berlin: Interference from the sidelines: Green Party leader Banaszak is loudly interfering in the Berlin exploratory talks ...
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Red-green-red exploratory talks in Berlin: Interference from the sidelines
Green Party leader Banaszak with pig suggestion for the Bundestag: A curious suggestion in the chatty news podcast: Felix Banaszak proposes that therapy pigs ...
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Green Party leader Banaszak with pig suggestion for the Bundestag
The Germany Ticket is getting more and more expensive: Since its introduction, the price has increased by more than 36 percent. From January 2027 ... Show more
Felix Banaszak in an interview: "The Berlin Left deserves a chance": The Green Party chairman, Felix Banaszak, is advocating for coalition talks with the Berlin ...
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Felix Banaszak in an interview:
"Alliance not at any price": Greens leader sets conditions for coalition with the Left Party
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Key FactsBanaszak outlines terms for possible Berlin coalition
Sep 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
  • Felix Banaszak considers a coalition of Die Linke and the SPD possible, but not at any price.

  • Die Linke must credibly demonstrate reliable mechanisms to prevent antisemitic or otherwise problematic statements and actions.

  • With 25.7 percent, Die Linke became the strongest party; Banaszak initially sees the governing mandate with it.

  • Ferat Kocak acknowledged contacts with the Remmo clan; according to party leaders, his parliamentary functions remain suspended pending full transparency.
  • A coalition with the Left and the SPD is possible – but not at any price.
    — Felix Banaszak, Greens leader, in an interview with the Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger
Election in Berlin: Greens demand clear distancing from Left Party election party guests
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Election in Berlin: Greens demand clear distancing from Left Party ...
🗳After the election is before the election: Following the state election in Saxony-Anhalt the weekend before last and the local elections in Lower Saxony last ... Show more
“If the AfD governs alone, that’s not an exciting real-life experiment. It will have irreversible consequences. People will leave the country ... Show more
Key FactsBanaszak warns of possible AfD single-party rule in Saxony-Anhalt
Aug 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
  • On the ntv program “Pinar Atalay,” Banaszak voiced concern Monday evening about a possible outcome in the September 6 election.

  • Current polls put the AfD clearly ahead, while the SPD and Greens face the risk of missing the five-percent threshold.

  • Banaszak said tactical voting for the SPD or Greens could prevent an absolute AfD majority because 42 or 43 percent would then not secure a majority of seats.

  • He warned that an AfD government alone could have irreversible consequences and predicted that people would leave Saxony-Anhalt.
  • That will have irreversible consequences!
    — Felix Banaszak, Greens leader, on ntv's Pinar Atalay program, warning about the consequences of a sole AfD government in Saxony-Anhalt.
“Now we’re in a fine mess”: Banaszak attacks Schwesig - | Green Party leader warns of election campaign consequences
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“Now we’re in a fine mess”: Banaszak attacks Schwesig - | Green Party ...
“Start with this point”: Banaszak’s pension proposal on “Maischberger” even convinces CDU minister
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“Start with this point”: Banaszak’s pension proposal on “Maischberger” ...
Felix Banaszak warns of AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt on Pinar Atalay: "People will leave the country"
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Felix Banaszak warns of AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt on Pinar Atalay: ...
Key FactsBanaszak warns of sole AfD government in Saxony-Anhalt
Aug 31, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
  • On ntv’s “Pinar Atalay,” Banaszak expressed concern Monday evening about the possible outcome of the September 6 state election.

  • Current polls place the AfD clearly ahead; the SPD and Greens risk missing parliament because of the five-percent threshold.

  • According to Banaszak, 60 percent of voters did not plan to support the AfD; both parties’ entry could prevent an absolute majority.

  • He called a sole AfD government a real danger and predicted irreversible consequences, including people leaving the state.
  • People will leave the country.
    — Felix Banaszak warned on the ntv show 'Pinar Atalay' about a possible AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt, saying: 'People will leave the country.'
No "comprehensive vision" for Berlin - | Hangover among the Greens the day after: First attempts at explanation on the day after the election in Berlin: Lead ...
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The center-left Green Party says it is ready to join governments in two German states, despite losing votes. According to early exit polls, the party won 14 ... Show more
AfD single-party government in Saxony-Anhalt? Greens leader Banaszak warns of the worst-case scenario
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AfD single-party government in Saxony-Anhalt? Greens leader Banaszak warns ...
State election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: The Greens are fighting to regain their seats in the state parliament
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State election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: The Greens are fighting ...
State election in Saxony-Anhalt: Banaszak sees AfD victory as a "real danger" - | but "it can be contained"
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State election in Saxony-Anhalt: Banaszak sees AfD victory as a
Before the state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Selfies with Reichinnek and Wagenknecht in high demand
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Before the state election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Selfies with ...
Merz stumbles, Chancellor under pressure within his own party - | Green Party leader offers surprising assessment
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Merz stumbles, Chancellor under pressure within his own party - | Green ...
State Election in Saxony-Anhalt: Banaszak Sees an AfD Victory as a “Real Threat”—But “It Can Be Contained”
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State Election in Saxony-Anhalt: Banaszak Sees an AfD Victory as a “Real ...
Green Party leader Banaszak: "Not all AfD voters are closet Nazis": Is the AfD solely to blame for the division? Green Party leader Felix Banaszak talks about ...
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Green Party leader Banaszak:
Local elections 2026: The "Taxi Banaszak" made a stop in Wendland: Green Party leader Felix Banaszak came to Gorleben and Dannenberg on Thursday to support the ...
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Local elections 2026: The
Greens insist on climate adaptation: Who's missing the point here?: As soon as summer ends, the extreme heat and its consequences fade into the background of ...
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Greens insist on climate adaptation: Who's missing the point here?
“Nonsense”: Green Party politicians criticize sugar tax: The Finance Ministry wants to tax not only sugary sodas, but also other drinks - | for example ...
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“Nonsense”: Green Party politicians criticize sugar tax
Der 1. FC Köln ein Flop? Die stellvertretende NRW-Ministerpräsidentin Mona Neubaur (Grüne) muss sich bei „TOP oder FLOP“ entscheiden – und macht sich damit bei ... Show more
Banaszak calls for unity: Democratic parties should work together to prevent an AfD government
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Banaszak calls for unity: Democratic parties should work together to ...
Key FactsBanaszak seeks democratic alliance to block AfD government
Aug 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
  • Felix Banaszak is calling for coordinated action by democratic parties so that the AfD cannot form a government after the state elections in September.

  • He says all parties should be willing to hold talks and make compromises after the election despite their substantive differences.

  • Current polls place the SPD in Saxony-Anhalt at six to seven percent and the Greens at four to five percent; Banaszak says both must clear the five-percent threshold to reliably prevent an AfD-only government.

  • Saxony-Anhalt is due to hold its state election on September 6, while elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin are scheduled for September 20.
  • When democrats face the decision to let anti-democratic constitutional enemies come to power or to form a broad democratic alliance across all differences, then democrats must choose democracy.
    — Felix Banaszak, Green Party leader, during a campaign tour in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (August 2026)
Surprising video scene moves hundreds of thousands shortly before the election in Saxony-Anhalt
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Surprising video scene moves hundreds of thousands shortly before the ...
OpinionFelix Banaszak finds clear words on Islamism: Islamism is in the spotlight on Markus Lanz's show: It is pointless to always resort to factors unrelated to ...
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Felix Banaszak finds clear words on Islamism
“I don’t know of any Green who hates cars”: Green Party leader Felix Banaszak in an interview
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“I don’t know of any Green who hates cars”: Green Party leader Felix ...
Campaign Outburst: Threat against Green Party Leader - | Tears in the Audience, Solidarity Online
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Campaign Outburst: Threat against Green Party Leader - | Tears in the ...
In the shadow of Habeck and Baerbock: The Greens are running out of stars: Two generations of top Greens: Robert Habeck and Annalena Baerbock between the current ...
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In the shadow of Habeck and Baerbock: The Greens are running out of stars
Key FactsBlockchain and Cryptocurrency: 20 Terms Made Clear
Aug 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stern.de
  • A blockchain distributes identical transaction records across many computers and permanently links verified data blocks into a chain.

  • Bitcoin launched on January 3, 2009, and its software caps the total supply at 21 million coins.

  • Ethereum launched in July 2015 and enables smart contracts; proof of stake has secured its network since September 2022.

  • Wallets do not store coins themselves but private keys; seed phrases can restore complete access.
Green Party leader Banaszak dissatisfied: | "In Germany, complacency and ignorance reign"
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Green Party leader Banaszak dissatisfied: |
Green Party leader in Saxony-Anhalt: Heated election campaign: The village of Drewitz holds the nationwide heat record. How receptive are people here to the ...
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Green Party leader in Saxony-Anhalt: Heated election campaign
Key FactsFelix Banaszak Seeks Climate Alliances in Drewitz
Aug 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: taz.de
  • The German Weather Service station in Drewitz recorded 41.8°C in late June, the highest temperature ever measured in Germany, but its experts called the narrow margin over similar readings elsewhere a coincidence.

  • In the federal election, the Greens received two votes in Drewitz, while the AfD won more than 50 percent there.

  • The municipality of Möckern, with 13,000 residents across 27 districts, reportedly lost three million euros in business-tax revenue after a company project failed because the power supply was insufficient.

  • Farmer Peter Deumelandt says his solar installation produces 22 kilowatt-hours annually and supplies the family with 85 percent of its own electricity, but he criticizes the lack of compensation for land designated by the state as a future wetland.
  • That can't be true. CO2 has a price. Then why don't I get paid for the CO2 sink that I am building on my land?
    — Peter Deumelandt, a farmer and the managing director of the farmers' association in the district, during a visit by Green Party leader Felix Banaszak in Drewitz, discussing CO2 pricing and carbon sinks
Greens in Saxony-Anhalt: Hope for the Hopeless?: The Greens are facing an uphill battle in Saxony-Anhalt. Party leader Banaszak is touring the state to try and ...
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Greens in Saxony-Anhalt: Hope for the Hopeless?
Green Party leader in Celle's old town: What Felix Banaszak had to say during the "taxi" stop
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Green Party leader in Celle's old town: What Felix Banaszak had to say ...
Green Party leader in Saxony-Anhalt: Banaszak seeks the green wave in a doomsday scenario
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Green Party leader in Saxony-Anhalt: Banaszak seeks the green wave in a ...
Free beer and taxi rides: The Greens' fight for five percent: Felix Banaszak is on a campaign tour in Saxony-Anhalt in "Taxi Banaszak".
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Free beer and taxi rides: The Greens' fight for five percent
"Corporations get laws handed to them on a silver platter" - | Green Party leader expects dire consequences from Merz's laws
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OpinionElection campaign: Green Party leader Banaszak tours the East as a taxi driver: The Greens face political ruin in the East. Green Party leader Felix Banaszak ...
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Election campaign: Green Party leader Banaszak tours the East as a taxi ...
Regional office planned in Eisenach: Hesse's Greens help out in the Middle East
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Regional office planned in Eisenach: Hesse's Greens help out in the ...
Renewable energies: Green Party leader calls reform of green electricity subsidies "ideologically motivated nonsense"
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Renewable energies: Green Party leader calls reform of green electricity ...
Planned health insurance reform: Greens want to stop vote in the Bundestag: According to their party chairman, Banaszak, the Greens are considering stopping the ...
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Planned health insurance reform: Greens want to stop vote in the Bundestag
OpinionGreen Masculinity: Pacifism, Rearmament, and the New Rambo Image: Anton Hofreiter as a boxer, Julian Joswig in the weight room, Felix Banaszak in "Playboy": The ...
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Green Masculinity: Pacifism, Rearmament, and the New Rambo Image
"Slashing cuts": Greens want to block Bundestag vote on health care reform: Health Minister Warken wants to prevent threatened contribution increases with ...
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OpinionGreen Masculinity: Pacifism, Rearmament, and the New Rambo Image: Anton Hofreiter as a boxer, Julian Joswig in the weight room, Felix Banaszak in "Playboy": The ...
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Green Masculinity: Pacifism, Rearmament, and the New Rambo Image
Nach Stromausfall in Berlin: Widersprüche zu Wegners Telefonaten – „Bundeskanzler ist ein solches Telefonat nicht erinnerlich“
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Nach Stromausfall in Berlin: Widersprüche zu Wegners Telefonaten – ...
State elections: How the Greens plan to catch up in the East.: East Germany is considered a problem area for the Greens. Important state elections are coming up ...
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State elections: How the Greens plan to catch up in the East.