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Green Party Leader, Ricarda Lang, Calls for Self-Reflection Ahead of Party Conference
With the party conference looming over the Greens, who are currently polling around 15%, amidst the ongoing budget crisis, their leader, Ricarda Lang, acknowledges the need for self-criticism. She noted that some lingering prejudices against the party persist and the Greens are partly to blame.
Before the conference that runs until Sunday under the theme "Do what counts," Lang and co-party leader Omid Nouripour are both up for re-election. The party aims to make key climate policy decisions at this event and intends to debate urgent motions on migration and Israel.
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is expected to deliver a speech on the Middle East conflict during the conference. Budget financing is likely to be a hot topic, considering the Federal Constitutional Court's recent verdict on budget reallocation.
Lang advocates against cuts in social spending and calls for reforming the debt rule enshrined in the Basic Law, such as through a clause that allows for more investment during crisis times. Nouripour expressed the party's duty to reconcile prosperity, climate protection, and justice.
Climate Union Pushes for Revisions to Climate Protection Act
The pro-Union Climate Union has urged the Greens to revise the Climate Protection Act. In a letter to leading party and parliamentary group representatives, Climate Union Chairman Thomas Heilmann, an MP, suggests revising the law to incorporate sector targets, follow-up mechanisms, and the Expert Council's role.
The draft bill introduced by the government does not provide for a new climate protection program before the next legislative period. Heilmann warned that defying this would be a violation of the Basic Law and put the Climate Protection Act at risk during the next court hearing.
Realism in Migration Policy Urged by FDP Deputy Chairman
The FDP's deputy chairman, Wolfgang Kubicki, has called on the coalition partners to show more realism in migration policy. He described the Greens' agreement to cease private sea rescue payments as the first step toward a reasonable migration policy and expected greater strides at the party conference.
The Greens' climate policy plans include key decisions and initiatives aiming to transition towards renewable energy, such as the Clean Energy Transition Levy, ambitious emissions reduction and renewable energy targets, and home renewable energy initiatives. Funding for these projects will come from revenues generated by this levy.
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Remarks: Enrichment data from the provision of climate policy initiatives and funding methods for the Greens in Western Australia has been integrated where applicable; however, it is not the focus of the base article. The Federal Constitutional Court's budget ruling is mentioned, but its impact on the Greens is not discussed in the original source. This information could complement further discussions on the topic but is not essential to understanding the base article.
