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Historical Context: The Emergence of the Greens
The Green Party, or Grüne, originated in the late 1960s amidst student revolts, positioning itself as a voice against the establishment during the Cold War. Advocating for critical issues such as nuclear disarmament, feminism, and pacifism, the movement gained momentum in the 1980s. The Green Party experienced its first electoral success in 1983, winning 5.6% of the vote and sending representatives to the state parliament. A significant merger with its eastern counterpart, Alliance 90, occurred in the late 1990s, coinciding with the reunification of Germany.