Jochen Roose

... networks. We will also investigate whether structural elements of the groups, particularly their size and amount of resources, correlates with particular forms of actions. ... green and alternative lists grew the nation-wide Green Party that was formally established in 1980. ...

To outsiders, the environmental movement in Germany is relatively strong and successful. Measured in terms of its organisational strength and protest activities, the movement is not in decline. Professionalisation and institutionalisation have allowed it to become a respectable player in established politics. Nowadays, environmentalism seems to be embraced by all social forces. Yet the movement is confronted with a number of crucial questions about its future. Although some improvements can be identified, environmental degradation continues. The institutionalisation of major parts of the movement, and few signs of further progress, give rise to problems within the movement.