Overview
- The Hannover Greens’ city board led by Monica Sandhas and Leon Monteiro resigned en bloc, citing a personnel and strategy reset before the municipal election.
- Swantje Michaelsen, a Bundestag member, and strategist Mathis Weselmann, who ran Belit Onay’s 2019 campaign, announced bids to co‑chair and will face a membership vote on Saturday, March 7.
- Local reporting says no opposing candidates have emerged so far and indicates broad internal support for the prospective duo.
- Insiders describe the outgoing leadership as well liked but too inward‑focused, prompting a push for a stronger external profile and more campaign heft.
- The shift is geared to Onay’s September re‑election effort in a tougher climate, with reports of booing at the opera ball and a closer three‑way contest with SPD and CDU.