Dear John!
Energy, motivation, hope and inspiration: This is how most participants summed up the atmosphere at the Green Social Summit in Madrid last weekend. From thought-provoking talks to engaging discussions, the Green gathering was a testament to the energy and commitment that define the European Green movement today.
This event confirmed that we’re more ready than ever to campaign for a Europe where social justice, climate action and human rights come first. If you couldn't join us, don't worry – you can catch all the talks and panel discussions on YouTube.
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We hope you found the weekend as inspiring as we did, and that it motivates you too to become part of our campaign. If you’re moved to act, we invite you to sign up as a volunteer in our Green election campaign.
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Updates from the European Greens
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We are hiring! The European Greens are currently looking for three new positions:
European Network of Green Seniors
Webinar: Green Seniors address ageism
- On Ageism Awareness Day, the European Network of Green Seniors will host a webinar on the growing issue of ageism.
- The webinar will be hosted via Zoom on Friday, 6 October at 18:00 MET.
- Register on our website to receive the link.
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Updates from our member parties
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France
EELV achieve historic representation in Senate
- We celebrate the unprecedented growth of our member party, Europe Écologie Les Verts (EELV), in France's recent Senate elections, gaining five more seats than before.
- This milestone, coupled with a high number of Green MPs in the Assemblée Nationale, means the strongest Green parliamentary representation in France to date.
- The new Green Senate members, including the Senate's youngest member Mathilde Ollivier, add to the institution's gender balance and generational diversity. The other new Green senators are Yannick Jadot, Antoinette Guhl, Anne Souyris and Ghislaine Senée.
Poland
Pivotal Election: Zieloni fights for change
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On 15 October, Poland faces a crucial election, with the Polish Greens, Zieloni, part of the largest opposition coalition, aiming to overturn eight years of far-right governance.
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Zieloni's key priorities include legalising safe abortion, protecting natural habitats, supporting marriage equality, and promoting a green and just energy transition.
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The election holds significant implications not only for Poland but also for the future of the European Union. Read more!
Luxembourg
Good luck to déi gréng
- Luxembourg heads to the polls on 8 October.
- Key election issues for our Green member party, déi gréng, include climate action, addressing social inequalities, and safe and free life for all people in Luxembourg.
- Good luck to all campaigners and candidates!
European Elections
Green Leading Candidates Announced in Denmark, Ireland and Hungary
- Denmark's SF has chosen current MEP Kira Marie Peter-Hansen as its leading candidate for the next European Parliamentary elections. She’s running together with Rikke Lauritsen, Villy Søvndal and EGP committee member Rasmus Nordqvist.
- Ireland’s Green Party announced MEPs Ciaran Cuffe and Grace O’Sullivan, along with Senator Pauline O’Reilly, as their candidates, with Minister Ossian Smyth serving as the director of European elections.
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Hungary's LMP party revealed its top candidates for the upcoming European Elections, including co-chairs Péter Ungár and Dr. Erzsébet Schmuck, as well as Deputy Mayor of Érd, Örs Tetlák.
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Fight for Climate Justice at COP28!
Global Greens are working hard to make sure the whole world's Green movement is represented in Dubai and they need your help.
As you know, those least responsible for climate change bear the biggest impacts. We must make sure that Global South Greens are at COP28 to make their voices heard and demand to phase out ALL fossil fuels. Any donation, big or small, helps ensure our Green movement is effectively represented.
Please donate here!
And sign up to the Global Greens newsletter for more international Green news and inspiration!
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