Greens focus on a sustainable future: local elections in Cologne in 2025!
The Cologne Greens are running in the 2025 local elections and are presenting a progressive election program for a sustainable city center.

Greens focus on a sustainable future: local elections in Cologne in 2025!
On June 1, 2025, the Cologne Greens are ready to start their campaign for the local elections. The Greens, active in the city center and Deutz, are running with the aim of consolidating their position in the district council. In the current electoral period they are already represented by 8 of 19 members and are doing everything they can to further strengthen their voice in city politics.
A look at the new election program shows that the Cologne Greens are entering the election campaign with clear goals. The program, which was approved at the district general meeting on March 16, is the result of intensive work that began in August 2024. A total of 433 amendments were submitted, which were discussed in detail on key issues such as mobility, urban development and education. The 96-page draft is intended to enable bold and progressive policies for a sustainable and fair city.
Key topics in the election program
The Cologne Greens are committed to climate-neutral urban development and the expansion of renewable energies. “We dream of a city that is not only characterized by numerous green spaces, but also promotes bicycle and pedestrian-friendly traffic,” says a member of the parliamentary group. One goal is to expand local public transport and reduce private motorized transport. In addition, social responsibility is not neglected: The Greens emphasize the need to create a city worth living in for all people, regardless of origin, age or social status.
The topics covered in the election program are characterized by their relevance and topicality. These include, among others:
- Wachstum der erneuerbaren Energien
- Klimaneutrale Stadtentwicklung
- Erweiterung der Grünflächen in der Stadt
- Förderung des Rad- und Fußverkehrs
- Ausbau des öffentlichen Personennahverkehrs
- Reduzierung des motorisierten Individualverkehrs
- Ökologische, soziale sowie wirtschaftliche Verantwortung
- Klimaschutz und fairer Handel als wirtschaftliche Grundlage
With these priorities, the Cologne Greens are well prepared to score points in the upcoming election campaign. You want to take responsibility and actively promote sustainable urban design. “We have a good grasp of citizens’ concerns and know what really counts,” explains a group member.
The coming months leading up to the election promise to be exciting as the Cologne Greens prepare to bring their visions and ideas for a vibrant, sustainable city to voters. \nThe discussion about future urban development and the promotion of an ecological lifestyle is very popular in Cologne and the Greens have firmly decided to contribute to this with their political work. \nVoters can be excited! Report-K and gruenekoeln.de report comprehensively on the developments surrounding the Cologne Greens and the upcoming elections.