German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has announced she will not seek the Green Party's chancellor candidacy for the upcoming election, focusing instead on her current role.

This decision, revealed in a CNN interview, clears the path for Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck.

While Habeck has not officially declared his candidacy, his recent statements and philosophical musings during a summer tour suggest he's positioning himself for the role.

The move comes as the Greens face internal debates about their future direction as either a mainstream or niche party.

Habeck now faces the challenge of uniting the party's left and realist factions while addressing Germany's pressing issues, including climate change and geopolitical tensions.