Why did the Greens lose so many votes? - The Heidelberg satirist, singer and parodist Wolfgang Hampel, two-time Betty MacDonald Memorial Award winner and winner of the SWR Ingrid Noll competition, author of "Satire is my favorite animal", according to many critics and readers worldwide one of the most humorous books of all time, with his new cabaret group "Die Heidelberger Satireschotterer"

Why did the Greens lose so many votes? The reasons for the Greens' loss of votes in the 2024 European elections are complex. Some of the main factors mentioned in the media reports and analyses are: Weak performance of the traffic light coalition: The Greens, as part of the traffic light coalition at federal level, have suffered from what was generally perceived as a weak government performance. Loss among young voters: The Greens have lost massive support, particularly among those under 30. They only received eleven percent of the vote among young and first-time voters aged 16 to 24. Topic competence: On important issues such as defense/security and refugees/asylum, the CDU/CSU was believed to be more capable than the Greens. The SPD also came up short on the issue of Europe. Climate protection: On the issue of climate protection, the Greens were no longer as confident as in 2019, which could indicate a changed perception of their competence in this area. EU migration policy: A large part of the electorate called for a tougher EU migration policy, which gave the AfD support and possibly came at the expense of the Greens. These factors, together with the general political mood and current events, contributed to the Greens not being able to build on their 2019 successes in this election. The Heating Act, officially known as the Building Energy Act (GEG), has led to considerable disappointment among voters, especially among Green supporters. The criticisms were varied: Dissatisfaction with government policy: A survey found that 81.5% of oil and gas heating owners were dissatisfied with the federal government's work on the Heating Act. Criticism of practical implementation: Many saw the law as insufficient to meet climate goals and criticized the lack of support for the transition to renewable energy. Financial concerns: Fears that the cost of switching to renewable heating systems might be too high, despite the announced subsidies, was another point of criticism. Political disputes: The political dispute over the law has also contributed to a loss of trust, which has been reflected in the Greens' poll ratings. These factors, along with other political developments, have contributed to many voters reconsidering their support for the Greens. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Heidelberg satirist, singer and parodist Wolfgang Hampel, two-time Betty MacDonald Memorial Award winner and winner of the SWR Ingrid Noll competition, author of "Satire is my favorite animal", according to many critics and readers worldwide one of the most humorous books of all time, with his new cabaret group "Die Heidelberger Satireschotterer" --------- The new cabaret group "Die Heidelberger Satireschotterer" by Wolfgang Hampel will be at Vita Magica on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 3:40 p.m. - until approx. 5:10 p.m., VHS Heidelberg, Bergheimer Str. 76, Hall E06 - guests are welcome. A sparkling politically satirical program with many current topics will delight visitors. Of course, the very popular sketches cannot be missed. The famous Brexit sketch by and with Wolfgang Hampel is very successful on YouTube. Please watch it! The 'Heidelberger Satireschotterer' are a new cabaret group founded by Wolfgang Hampel. He is a Heidelberg writer and satirist who also runs the cult event 'Vita Magica' at the Academy for Seniors in Heidelberg. In July 2015, Wolfgang Hampel initiated the Vita Magica series, which takes place monthly (usually on the last Tuesday of the month) at the Academy for Seniors in Heidelberg. This literary and musical event has been a huge success and is now considered a cult event. During the Vita Magica, Wolfgang Hampel performs his own sketches, sings original songs and recites his popular satirical poems. The book combines humor, wit and satire and is therefore a very entertaining read at the highest level for anyone who appreciates clever wordplay and socially critical commentary. If you are a fan of satirical poetry, this collection will fascinate you! "Satire is my favorite animal" is very successful as a German-language book in the USA and many other countries. 📚🎭