Robert Habeck Nominated as Greens' Chancellor Candidate

Germany's Green Party has nominated Economy Minister Robert Habeck as their candidate for chancellor in the upcoming early elections scheduled for February 2024. Habeck secured overwhelming support at the party conference, receiving 96.48% of the votes, and emphasized his intent to be the 'candidate for the people' amid a challenging political landscape. His nomination comes as Chancellor Olaf Scholz's popularity wanes, following the collapse of their coalition government. Habeck has positioned himself as pragmatic and capable, highlighting his role in guiding Germany through crises and reducing dependence on Russian energy. Despite the Greens currently polling around 11-12%, Habeck remains optimistic about their chances, believing that the political dynamics could shift significantly by election time. His campaign will be run in conjunction with Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who has praised his leadership qualities.