Greens elect Henrike Müller as the new environmental senator in Bremen!

Greens elect Henrike Müller as the new environmental senator in Bremen!

A political change is looming in Bremen: Henrike Müller, currently parliamentary group leader of the Bremen Greens, has been proposed as the new Senator for the Environment, Climate and Science. This emerges from a unanimous decision by the state executive committee of the Greens. Müller is expected to succeed Kathrin Moosdorf, who resigned on October 4, 2025 after she came under criticism for communication failures both around the dismissal of her state councilor and in connection with the ongoing investigation by the public prosecutor's office on suspicion of infidelity, such as [t-online](https://www.t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/id_100972610/henrike-mueller-soll-umweltsenatorin-in-bremen- Werden.html) reports.

Henrike Müller, born in Dessau in 1975 and a member of the Bremen parliament since 2015, has 15 years of political experience. Your nomination will be finally decided at the state general meeting on November 5, 2025. In order for Müller to be able to serve as a member of the Senate in Bremen, she must also be elected by the Bremen citizens. Her political priorities include the rapid implementation of the climate action plan, which is a key concern given the current climate crisis.

Priorities of the new senator

Müller plans to create new financial scope for the climate-neutral transformation of the economy. She wants to pay particular attention to the energy-efficient renovation of public buildings and advocate for climate-friendly heat supply for low-income households. She also supports the University of Bremen's application as a university of excellence, a step that not only benefits research but could also advance educational policy in Bremen n-tv notes.

Climate policy in Germany is a highly complex issue that requires a broad consensus between different actors and sectors. Müller will work in a context that is shaped by international agreements and the EU's ambitious climate goals. According to bpb, Germany is aiming for climate neutrality by 2045 and a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. In this area of ​​tension, Müller will take responsibility for the Bremen Greens.

Outlook for the 2027 general election

With the electoral situation in mind, as the next general election in Bremen is planned for 2027, the new senatorial office is of particular importance. Müller's ability to gain broad social acceptance for climate policy measures will be crucial. These challenges not only require an open ear for citizens' concerns, but also the targeted involvement of all stakeholders in the political process. This is the only way to achieve sustainable change that does justice to future generations and current challenges.

For Henrike Müller, the coming period will not only be a question of political integration into Bremen's citizenship, but also of the practical implementation of a climate policy agenda, which could be decisive for Bremen and beyond in the coming years.