Dear friends,
Exciting news! The extraordinary 37th European Green Party Congress is just around the corner, taking place in Vienna, Austria on Friday and Saturday.
This event is a crucial moment as we gear up for the 2024 European elections.
Our Congress sets the stage for defining our next steps as the European Green Family, including our joint election campaign, expanding our political family, and shaping our demands for the 2024 EU elections.
We will debate energy security and other Green issues, and key decisions for our campaign positions will be taken by our delegates from all over Europe.
We invite you to participate actively by watching the live streams of the plenary discussions. You find all information about the live streams in this email.
Together, we have the power to shape the political landscape of Europe. Let's stand united to fight for a greener and more just future!
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Key moments (live streams)
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Friday, 02 June, 13:30
Opening of the 37th European Green Party Congress
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Our EGP Congress will be opened by our hosts, Die Grünen, together with EGP co-chair Thomas Waitz. We are looking forward to having Alma Zadić, Minister of Justice of Austria and Werner Kogler, Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Spokesperson of Die Grünen , on stage.
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Friday, 02 June, 14:15
A Secure Future for All: The Green Transformation of Our Energy Systems
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The transformation of our energy systems is one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. Central to all efforts of preventing the climate crisis must be the expansion of renewable energies and the termination of the modern dependence on fossil fuels. This relates not only to ways of generating power, but also to current systems of heating homes.
In this panel, we aim to discuss Green visions for the future of energy and their regional, national, and international significance.
With:
Leonore Gewessler, Federal Minister for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology, Austria
Virginijus Sinkevičius, European Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries
Maria Ohisalo, Minister of the Environment, Finland
Michał Smoleń, Head of Energy & Climate Research, Instrat think tank, Poland
Benedetta Scuderi, FYEG spokesperson
Hosted by: Thomas Waitz, co-chair of the European Greens
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Saturday, 03 June, 15:30
Just Transition: Towards a Green Economy and a Social Union
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A climate-neutral economy in the EU is inevitable to address the climate crisis. This transition must be fair and inclusive for everyone. A just transition is the solution to potential conflicts between delivering policies for the people OR for the climate.
In this panel, we will discuss what a just transition means for European businesses, the future of work, social welfare systems in the EU, and the trust between citizens and governments.
With:
Johannes Rauch, Minister for Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection, Austria
Mélanie Vogel, Co-Chair of the European Green Party
Ernest Urtasun, MEP responsible for the Just Transition paper
Kadi Kenk, Board member at Ecopreneur, and Head of Circularity at Responsible Business Forum Estonia
Hosted by: Judith Pühringer, Co-chair of the Viennese Greens
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Use our hashtag: #EGPCongress
When tweeting or posting about the Congress, please consider using the official Congress hashtag: #EGPCongress.
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You can find all relevant information on our website!
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Take charge of your future.
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