Green Party's 'Men's Manifesto' Sparks Internal Backlash, Criticized by Influencer Simon David Dreßler
A 'Men's Manifesto' drafted by 13 members of Germany's Green Party aimed at winning back young male voters drifting to the right has ignited internal party conflict. The document, first reported by Der Spiegel, was met with fierce criticism during a heated parliamentary group meeting, where female colleagues warned it could alienate women voters ahead of state elections in eastern Germany without securing young men. Jette Nietzard also sharply criticized the manifesto, calling it a patriarchal discourse that blames women. Politfluencer Simon David Dreßler, known for using gym photos in his content, offered his perspective on the pamphlet, arguing that cool men are socialists and questioning whether the muscular male body can be reinterpreted as leftist. The debate highlights tensions within the party over gender and voter outreach strategies.
Key facts
- 13 Green Party members drafted a 'Men's Manifesto' to win back young male voters.
- The manifesto was first reported by Der Spiegel.
- Internal party criticism emerged during a heated parliamentary group meeting.
- Jette Nietzard criticized the manifesto as patriarchal and blaming women.
- Simon David Dreßler commented on the manifesto, stating 'cool men are socialists'.
- The debate occurs before state elections in eastern Germany.
- Dreßler uses fitness studio images in his content.
- The article is published in Der Freitag.
Entities
Artists
- Simon David Dreßler
- Bernd Stegemann
Institutions
- Green Party
- Der Spiegel
- Der Freitag
- German Green Party
- der Freitag
Locations
- Germany