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Dear John!

 

EuroPride 2023 in Malta was a colourful gathering of the queer community
and their allies! The Pride march on Saturday was embedded in many
political events, including a roundtable about gender-based violence and
sexual reproductive health with our co-chair Mélanie Vogel. Here are some
impressions from the events:

 

Updates from the European Greens

European Elections
CONCERNS OVER VON DER LEYEN'S POSSIBLE CANDIDACY

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* Ursula von der Leyen may lead the European People's Party in the
upcoming EU elections without being a candidate herself, according to
recent reports.
* "If this is confirmed, it would be an unacceptable denial of European
democracy”, say our co-chairs Mélanie Vogel and Thomas Waitz.
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Learn more about the Green Party's stance on von der Leyen’s approach
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State of the Union

The topics she didn't talk about

* In her State of the European Union address last week, Ursula von der
Leyen noticeably avoided discussion on far-right threats and discrepancies
in her Green Deal promises.
* European Greens co-chairs, Mélanie Vogel and Thomas Waitz, raise
concerns regarding the alliances formed within the European People's Party
(EPP) with far-right groups and criticise von der Leyen's omission of
critical aspects of the Green Deal, calling for a clearer stance against
corporate exploitation and for stringent climate policies.
* Read more! [5]

 

Migration

DIRTY DEALS WITH AUTOCRATS ARE LEADING TO SERIOUS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS

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The current crisis in Lampedusa marks a dark chapter in EU's migration
policy, with devastating consequences, including the loss of a young life.
We vehemently condemn such inhumane policies and the collaboration with
autocratic regimes that foster them.

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We must do everything in our power to prevent tragedies in the
Mediterranean. And solidarity should be the foundation of our response.
What we really need is: Safe and legal avenues for asylum seekers to reach
the EU, increased search and rescue operations at sea, an update on the
Dublin regulation and a fair responsibility sharing amongst EU countries.

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Join us in advocating for a humane, solidary EU migration policy and like
our post! [6]

 

Summer survey

THANKS FOR GIVING US FEEDBACK! HERE ARE SOME RESULTS:

* Today, we want to share some of the outcomes of our recent summer
survey. A significant number of you took the time to share your thoughts on
our newsletter, and we're happy that most of you rated us with 4 or 5 stars
out of 5. The main reason to read the newsletter are EGP updates, and there
is a growing curiosity for election campaign updates. Also, the frequency
of the newsletter seems to sit well with most of you.
* But we also acknowledge the constructive criticism that you shared with
us. Your call for greater engagement opportunities, deeper analysis, and
more concise news summaries have not fallen on deaf ears. We are working on
implementing your feedback!
* As there seems to be a big appetite to get involved with us, we once
again invite you to join our 2024 Election Campaign Volunteer list. Sign up
today and let’s campaign together! [7]

 

European Network of Green Seniors

WEBINAR: GREEN SENIORS ADDRESS AGEISM

* Tune in for a webinar hosted by the European Network of Green Seniors
on the growing issue of ageism, scheduled for the 6 October at 18:00
Brussels time.
* There will be political and academic input followed by practical
examples and a q&a session.
* Read more and register for the event here! [8]

 

 

Updates from our member parties

Latvia

PROGRESĪVIE ASSUMES KEY ROLES IN LATVIAN GOVERNMENT

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The recent establishment of Latvia's government sees significant
involvement from the European Green Party's member party, Progresīvie, who
now helm the Culture, Transport, and Defence ministries in the country.

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Co-presidents of the European Green Party, Thomas Waitz and Mélanie Vogel,
praise Progresīvie’s integration into the Latvian government,
highlighting their critical role in strengthening EU security amidst rising
tensions with Russia and lauding their progressive strides in societal
reforms, including spearheading the ratification of the Istanbul Convention
and legalisation of same-sex partnerships

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Learn more and share! [10]

 

Ireland

GREEN WIN: FREE CONTRACEPTION FOR WOMEN AGED 17 TO 30

* Congratulations to the Green Party of Ireland, who have long campaigned
for free access to contraception. Starting in September, contraception for
all women between the ages of 17 and 30 is free.
* This campaign culminates in a milestone achievement, promoting
inclusive access to sexual and reproductive health amenities in Ireland.
* Learn more about this success. [11]

Upcoming Events

* 23 Sep: Vienna Feminist Climate Conference [12], Austria
* 29 – 30 Sep: Green Social Summit [13], Madrid, Spain
* 6 Oct: Ageism Webinar by the Network of Green Seniors [8]

* 12 Oct: Energy communities: solving global challenges locally [14] (The
Greens in the European Committee of the Regions), Brussels, Belgium
* 17 – 18 Nov: European Green Academy 2023 [15] in Warsaw, Poland
* 2 Dec: 38th European Greens Congress, online
* 2 – 4 Feb: 7th Extraordinary Extended Congress, Lyon, France

TILT! PETITION

Legalise It, Tax It, Enjoy It

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Did you know that cannabis is one of the oldest cultivated plants on
Earth? It has been used by humans for thousands of years, in medicine,
textiles, rituals and more. Yet, its current legal status and availability
varies across countries. But change is coming! 

 

JOIN TILT IN THEIR CALL TO EU GOVERNMENTS TO DECRIMINALISE CANNABIS FOR
ADULT USE AND BEGIN THE LEGALISATION AND REGULATION OF THE SALE OF
CANNABIS!  

JOIN THE CAMPAIGN

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