Leonore Gewessler was elected as the new Bundessprecherin (federal spokesperson) of the Austrian Green Party with 96.76% of the delegate votes at the party's Bundeskongress in Vienna. She succeeds Werner Kogler and has pledged to focus on climate protection, social justice, and unity while opposing right-wing shifts. Gewessler emphasized that the Greens aim to make people's lives easier through sustainable policies and will hold the government accountable. Meanwhile, in German politics, AfD co-chair Tino Chrupalla confirmed ongoing talks with Sahra Wagenknecht's Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) party about potential cooperation, including at the federal level, although BSW leadership has been more cautious in confirming such discussions. The prospect of an AfD-BSW alliance has sparked debate, with some viewing it as a strategic move that could reshape opposition dynamics, particularly in eastern Germany, while others express concern about the political implications. Sahra Wagenknecht has not ruled out future talks but has also faced criticism from her former party, Die Linke. Additionally, the Greens in Germany are considering closer collaboration with Die Linke to form majorities beyond the Christian Democratic Union (CDU).