In Germany, the Greens party has overwhelmingly supported Deputy Chancellor and Economy Minister Robert Habeck as their lead candidate for the upcoming early federal election scheduled for February. At a conference held in Wiesbaden, Habeck secured 741 out of 768 votes, amounting to 96.48% approval from the party delegates. He expressed his desire to regain public trust and emphasized the importance of campaign momentum for the party's prospects.
Habeck acknowledged the challenges faced by the coalition government and noted that all disputes and compromises are now behind them, allowing the parties to present their own ideas. He thanked Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock for her support and highlighted the need for a pragmatic approach in steering the country amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Meanwhile, in the UK, the Met Office has issued a weather warning for several regions in north Wales, forecasting significant snow and ice from Monday evening. Areas including Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, and Wrexham could see up to 20cm of snow on higher ground. The warning is in effect from 19:00 GMT on Monday until 10:00 on Tuesday, with potential for ice formation on untreated surfaces as rain, sleet, and snow begin to clear.