In Neumünster began on Saturday, the state party conference by Bündnis 90/Die Grünen has begun. Delegates are discussing the draft election manifesto there today and tomorrow for the 2027 state election in Schleswig-Holstein. The state party says the document is more than 270 pages long. At the same time, the party has set an election target: in April 2027, it wants to win at least 20 per cent of the vote, positioning itself as a reliable option for government.
According to the state party, the draft manifesto brings together the results of idea conferences and numerous proposed amendments. It links environmental and climate policy with social measures. Proposals include a final year of nursery free of charge, relief for tenants, a public transport mobility guarantee with defined time limits, and measures to secure skilled workers and support industrial transformation. Funding options are outlined in some places; delegates are to decide on specific priorities and the scope of the proposals during the conference.
The party leadership stresses that the document should give equal weight to environmental and social goals and serve as a basis for possible coalition talks. The party has already confirmed Aminata Touré as its lead candidate. According to participants, her contributions and those of the state party leaders have emphasised climate protection, social participation and economic renewal in the debates. Observers see the “20 per cent” target as a strategic signal: it is intended to strengthen unity within the party and provide direction in the contest for voters in the political centre.
Delegates will formally vote on individual chapters and proposed amendments. Approved changes will be incorporated into the final version, which will then serve as the party’s official offer in the election campaign. The state party conference now under way is therefore a key step in building the campaign for the 2027 Schleswig-Holstein state election. The party says it involved associations and civil society groups early in the manifesto process; specific pledges remain subject to the budget situation and subsequent coalition talks.
The schedule calls for key decisions made over the weekend to be published promptly. In the coming months, the Greens plan to explore the priorities in the election manifesto in specialist conferences and gather feedback from across the region before finalising the manifesto for the 2027 state election.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).