Green Youth Elects New Leadership Duo at Federal Congress
berlin, Germany – October 11, 2025 – The Green Youth (Grüne jugend), the youth association of the German Green Party, concluded its Federal Congress today with the election of a new leadership duo: Katharina Stolla and Noah Schütze. The pair succeeds Jette nietzard, who stepped down earlier this year following internal controversies, and will steer the organization through a period of internal reflection and ahead of crucial national elections.
The leadership change comes at a pivotal moment for the Green Youth,as the organization grapples with questions of identity and its role within the broader political landscape. The election of Stolla and Schütze signals a desire for a fresh start and a renewed focus on core Green values, particularly as younger voters increasingly express disillusionment with conventional party structures. The outcome of this congress and the direction set by the new leadership will be closely watched, as the Green Youth plays a meaningful role in mobilizing young voters and shaping the future of the Green Party’s platform.
According to reports from Zeit Online, the election followed a period of internal debate and self-assessment within the Green Youth. Jette Nietzard’s departure sparked discussions about the organization’s direction and the challenges of navigating political compromises. Nietzard herself stated, “Compromises can be made by others,” reflecting a sentiment of frustration with perceived concessions within the Green Party.
The incoming co-chairs, Stolla and Schütze, are expected to address these concerns and rebuild trust within the organization. The Green Youth’s Federal Congress also addressed the broader “green identity crisis” impacting the party’s youth wing, as highlighted in recent Zeit Online coverage. The new leadership faces the task of articulating a clear vision for the future and re-engaging a generation of young activists.