Wolfsburg in focus: Greens discuss the future of the economy and climate!

Wolfsburg in focus: Greens discuss the future of the economy and climate!

The state party conference of the Greens in Lower Saxony will take place on November 8th and 9th, 2025 in Wolfsburg. The focus of the event is the economic direction of the state. Greta Garlichs, the state chairwoman, emphasizes the urgent need to resolve the conflicts between climate protection, jobs and social justice. This discussion should help to significantly change the image of the Greens as a pure climate and environmental party. This is also intended to bring modern, future-oriented approaches to the fore.

A central element of the party conference are the planned topics, which address a variety of current challenges. This includes quick approval procedures, digitalization and the creation of better location conditions for companies. Former federal chairwoman Ricarda Lang is also expected to provide strategic impulses for the discussion.

Economic policy and social commitment

Maximilian Strautmann, the new co-chairman, underlines the relevance of economically relevant areas that are in green hands. The focus of the discussions is also increasingly on social issues that, in addition to climate protection, must not be neglected. The Greens are also striving to modernize administration and government processes, which should include bundling digital services and reducing the application effort.

Another important aspect of the planned measures is the strengthening of start-up structures and the bundling of support programs for young companies. These initiatives can potentially bring about major changes in Lower Saxony's economic sector and support young entrepreneurs. In addition, topics such as police, participation and integration are also discussed.

Integration and recognition of qualifications

In particular, the recognition of foreign qualifications should be made faster and less bureaucratic. This is supplemented by the demand for comprehensive language courses and integration offers in order to create new opportunities for immigrants. Greta Garlichs also comments critically on the current cityscape debate and points to the controversial statements by CDU leader Friedrich Merz, which recently caused a stir in the political discussion.

During the party conference in Celle, a new state executive committee was elected, which received clear support with 78 percent of the vote. In this context, Maximilian Strautmann, who is only 25 years old, is taking on the role of the new co-chair of the Greens in Lower Saxony. At the same time, around 2,000 people protested in Hanover against Merz's statements, which further underlines the topicality and relevance of the topics discussed.

In a further look at the current news situation, the public prosecutor's office in Wunstorf has initiated investigations against four employees after two transport planes took off there. These various developments show how complex the political landscape in Lower Saxony is and what issues concern people.