How the Greens bring Berlin and Brussels • Table.Briefings

The Greens are far from being the strongest force in the European Parliament. But when it comes to linking the federal capital with the EU capital, the party is unmatched.

The working day for the Green leadership starts early: Coordinated by party headquarters, the heads of the party and parliamentary group and the Green federal ministers get together by phone every morning, usually at 7:30. Terry Reintke, head of the Green Group in the European Parliament, and Rasmus Andresen, head of the German Green Party, are also present. The group consults on all current topics. In the call, not only topics related to European policy are called up – but they are naturally included.

How the Greens bring Berlin and Brussels together

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