The German Green Party is undergoing a significant leadership transition following a series of resignations and strategic shifts.

Franziska Brantner and Felix Banaszak have announced their candidacy for the party's co-leadership, aiming to steer the Greens through a challenging period marked by internal and electoral setbacks.

This move comes after the resignation of co-chairs Ricarda Lang and Omid Nouripour, who stepped down in response to recent electoral disappointments.

Robert Habeck, a prominent figure within the party, expressed confidence in the new candidates, describing them as strong personalities poised to lead the party with optimism and forward-thinking strategies.

The leadership change is seen as an effort to balance the party's pragmatic and leftist wings, with Brantner and Banaszak representing these respective factions.

As the party prepares for its November congress, the focus is on uniting its members and addressing perceptions of elitism to broaden its appeal among voters.