"Revamped Green State Council Includes Storm and Alam" - New Leader of the Green Nation Facing Tempests and Alam
In a recent Hamburg Green Party Congress, the city's leading environmental party underwent a significant change in leadership. Maryam Blumenthal, who served as the state chairwoman for the past four years, bid farewell to her role, marking the end of her tenure.
During her time at the helm, Blumenthal led the party through four heated years, marked by highs and lows. Her departure, however, does not necessarily mean she is leaving the party altogether.
Taking over as co-chairs are Bianka Storm and Omid Alam. Storm, a physicist and spokesperson for science policy, received an impressive 77.48% approval in her election. Alam, who has been a key figure in the party for the past two years, also saw a high approval rate of 88.1%.
In her campaign speech, Storm emphasised the fight against right-wing populism, believing that the AfD in Germany is playing the same game as the USA's right-wing populism. She also criticised the CDU for joining forces with the AfD.
Alam, on the other hand, emphasised the importance of showcasing the Greens' core values, including diversity, shaping immigration, and promoting integration. He also called for a new breakthrough and societal shift after the "national rollback" currently experienced.
The Greens have gained members by focusing on human dignity and freedom. Tonja Körner-Uhlmann has been elected as the new treasurer of the Hamburg Greens, reflecting the party's commitment to transparency and financial responsibility.
Katharina Fegebank, Hamburg's Second Mayor and Environment Senator, thanked the old board on behalf of the party for their resilience during five elections in four years, Corona, and a changing world situation. She praised the board for creating spaces for debate, enabling the party to always move forward unitedly.
It's important to note that the national Green Party, led by Robert Habeck, is currently reorganising in opposition following electoral setbacks. The party lost its position in government at the federal level as of mid-2025 and is facing internal challenges in defining its place and connecting effectively with voters.
Despite these challenges, the Greens remain committed to their core issue of climate change. As the party moves forward, they will continue to focus on promoting human dignity, freedom, diversity, and integration, while working towards a more sustainable future for Hamburg and Germany.
- The EC countries will closely watch the changing leadership in Hamburg's Green Party, as they maintain an interest in the party's employment policy and general news, especially in the context of Europe-wide climate change initiatives.
- As the new co-chairs of the Green Party, Bianka Storm and Omid Alam are expected to navigate the complexities of employment policy within the party, while also addressing broader political issues such as policy-and-legislation, politics, and general news.
