Annalena Baerbock, Germany's outgoing Foreign Minister, has announced she will not pursue a leadership role in the Green Party's parliamentary group.

In a letter to party members, Baerbock cited personal reasons, reflecting on the toll of her intense political career.

She emphasized her desire to prioritize her family after years of high-speed political responsibilities.

Baerbock, who has been a prominent figure in the Greens since 2008, stated that this decision is not a farewell but a step back from the spotlight.

Her tenure as Foreign Minister, marked by a focus on feminist foreign policy, has been both praised and criticized.

The Greens now face a new chapter under the leadership of Katharina Dröge and Britta Haßelmann.