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- 1Larissa Waters steps down as Australian Greens leader citing ill health●Larissa Waters steps down as Greens leader due to ill health https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/28/lari
Larissa Waters has resigned as leader of the Australian Greens, citing health reasons. The announcement, reported by Guardian Australia, ends her stint leading the party and is expected to trigger a leadership contest. Waters, a long-serving senator for Queensland, has been one of the Greens' most prominent federal figures, and colleagues are likely to pay tribute while discussion turns to who will succeed her.
- 2Greens Leader Larissa Waters Quits Amid Health Battle●Greens Leader Larissa Waters quits amid health battle, sparking race to replace her
Larissa Waters has stepped down as leader of the Australian Greens, citing health reasons. Her departure immediately opens a contest to replace her at the head of the party. Waters, a long-serving senator and prominent figure in Australian environmental politics, leaves the role at a moment of uncertainty for the Greens as contenders move to succeed her.
- 3Record Poll Support for New Zealand Greens Lifts Centre-Left Coalition Hopes▼Record high support for New Zealand Greens boosts chance of centre-left coalition, poll shows
A new poll shows New Zealand's Green Party at a record high level of support, raising the prospects of a centre-left coalition forming after the country's next election. Stronger Green numbers could prove decisive in whether Labour and its allies can command a parliamentary majority, making the party's surge a key factor in campaign calculations.
- 4Green leader Zack Polanski calls Zionism racism, sparking backlash▼“[UK] Green leader Zack Polanski describes Zionism as racism” by Ricky from Council Estate Media on Substack @ uk_politi
Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, has described Zionism as racism, according to a report circulating widely on social media. The claim is drawing sharp reactions, with the story shared across UK politics and Palestine-focused discussion groups. Supporters and critics are debating whether the remarks reflect Green Party policy and what they mean for the party's stance on Israel and the Palestinians.
- 5German Greens Reject EEG Reform, Defend Rooftop Solar Support▼Germany: Greens Reject EEG Reform, Defend Rooftop Solar Support
Germany's Green party is rejecting proposed reform of the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), the country's core framework for funding renewable power. The party is standing firm on maintaining support for rooftop solar installations, which rely on feed-in payments under the EEG. The refusal signals growing political friction in Germany over how the country finances and structures its energy transition.
- 6Larissa Waters quits as Greens leader citing ill health●Larissa Waters steps down as Greens leader due to ill health
Larissa Waters has stepped down as leader of the Australian Greens because of ill health, according to The Guardian. Her resignation creates a leadership vacancy at the head of the party just as it navigates federal politics, and colleagues and supporters are likely to debate who should succeed her and what the change means for the Greens' direction.
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Green Party politician Jill Stein is back in public discussion as the US midterms approach. Stein, who ran for president in 2012, 2016 and 2024, has long been a polarizing figure, with critics arguing her candidacies siphoned votes from Democrats in close races. Her renewed visibility is drawing familiar debate over third-party spoiler effects and what role she may play in the upcoming election cycle.
- 8French Greens and LFI trade blame over Senate seat loss●Les Ecolos et LFI s'accusent mutuellement l'absence d'un troisième siège pour les Français de l'étranger aux sénatoriale
The Ecologist party and La France Insoumise are blaming each other after the left failed to win a third Senate seat representing French citizens abroad. LFI figures, including Danielle Simonnet's ally Bompard, argue the Greens' refusal of a joint EELV-LFI list handed the seat to the right, while the Greens reject that account. The quarrel exposes fresh tensions on the French left after the senatorial elections.
- 9Berlin coalition talks trend toward red-red-green despite opposition campaign●Trotz einer teils hysterischen Kampagne von #Springerpresse , #Bundespolitikern (überwiegend, aber nicht nur von der #Un
In Berlin, government formation is reportedly moving toward a red-red-green coalition (RGR), despite what critics call a hysterical campaign against it from Springer press, federal politicians, and several state premiers, most but not all from the Union parties. Observers say the state party leadership has cleared the way for the three-party alliance to proceed.
- 10Campaign Against Antisemitism accused of equating Israel criticism with antisemitism●"The Israel-funded 'Campaign against Antisemitism' habitually treats opposition to # Israel ’s # genocide and # aparthei
A claim circulating online says the Campaign Against Antisemitism, an organisation described as funded by Israel, routinely labels opposition to Israel's actions in Gaza, including accusations of genocide and apartheid, as antisemitic. The claim, linked to reporting involving the Green Party, is drawing attention among UK political observers debating where criticism of Israel ends and antisemitism begins.
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Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is drawing reactions across Germany's political spectrum. According to Der Spiegel, the SPD and the Greens have praised Wadephul over the talks. CDU foreign policy politician Roderich Kiesewetter is among the figures being searched in connection with the discussion about the diplomatic move.