German Green Party leader criticizes some Easter peace march calls

German Green Party leader criticizes some Easter peace march calls

German Green Party leader Franziska Brantner has criticised some of the protest slogans at the peace movement's traditional Easter marches, expressing concern over the stance taken against arms supplies to Ukraine.

Before the Easter marches begin, Green Party leader Franziska Brantner sees similarities and differences between her party and the peace movement. "We are united by the desire for peace, absolutely," she told "wochentaz" (Saturday). However, she criticized calls for demonstrations that demand concessions toward Russia. "For me, being left-wing means being anti-imperialist, supporting those under attack and not the aggressors. Today, the imperial…