Routledge - The Green Factor In German Politics Book

Explore the evolution of one of Germany's most significant political forces. This book by Routledge tracks the journey of the Green Party from its origins in the protest movements of the late 1960s and 1970s to its emergence as a major power in the Federal Republic of Germany. Readers will learn how the party achieved a major breakthrough in 1983, when it secured enough votes to send twenty-seven members to the Bundestag. The text follows the transition of various social and ecological groups into their established roles within the Federal parliament and provincial legislatures. This study addresses fundamental questions regarding the party's impact on the political landscape. It examines the unrest caused by their rise and explores their relationship with parliamentary democracy. It is an essential resource for anyone studying European history, political science, or the development of ecological movements in Western politics.