"ACAB Sweater Causes Storm: Kretschmann versus Nietzard – Greens in Crisis Mode!"

However, not all Greens share Kretschmann's sharp criticism. A federal police officer from the Greens is quoted as saying: "The way Jette Nietzard is being attacked goes too far." These differing positions highlight how deep the rift within the party has become.

The Litmus Test for the Greens

The controversy surrounding Nietzard's appearance in an ACAB sweater and the resulting debate has developed into a veritable crisis for the party. While the pragmatic wing around Kretschmann takes a clear stand against anti-police statements, other parts of the party consider the criticism of Nietzard to be exaggerated.

Observers see a fundamental problem for the Greens in the dispute: the tension between realpolitik and leftist idealism. Kretschmann clearly stands for the realpolitik approach and sees Nietzard's action as a relapse into old, supposedly overcome patterns.

Internal Party Reactions

Party members are fiercely debating the incident on social media. While some welcome Kretschmann's plain speaking, others accuse him of condemning a young activist without seeking dialogue.

The party leadership around Ricarda Lang and Omid Nouripour is meanwhile trying to limit the damage. Internally, there are reportedly already discussions on how to bridge the divides within the party. Whether these efforts will be successful remains questionable given the vehemence of the dispute.

For Kretschmann, the case is clear: constructive politics cannot be made with anti-police slogans. The Baden-Württemberger, who has stood for a pragmatic course for years, sees the incident as an unnecessary provocation that harms the party's reputation.

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