

Inside Europe 23 January 2025
Jan 23, 2025
Thomas Barrow, DW's political correspondent, dives into the political intrigue surrounding the German Green Party, discussing scandals and leadership tensions. Danny Mitzman shares a poignant personal survival story from the liberation of Auschwitz, reflecting on friendship and resilience. The conversation also touches on Europe’s response to Trump and highlights the uplifting spirit of a UK climate choir. Plus, a humorous look at Serbian men taking the plunge in icy waters for an epiphany tradition adds a light-hearted twist!
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German Green Party Scandal
- Stefan Gelbhaar, a German Green Party MP, faced harassment allegations, some fabricated by a party member.
- This scandal raises questions about internal conflicts within the Greens.
Greens' Risky Campaign Strategy
- The German Green Party's campaign focuses on Robert Habeck's personality, despite his involvement in a collapsed government.
- This strategy is risky, given Habeck is a target of personal attacks and the party's broken promises.
German Election List System
- Germany's list system creates a focus on individual candidates, potentially harming party discipline.
- The system balances local popularity with party placement on candidate lists.