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Welcome to the October newsletter! Grab a hot chocolate and get your agenda
out.

We are excited to announce great Green results in federal, regional and
mayoral elections last month! The German Greens had their best federal
election results yet, the Austrian Greens made gains in regional elections,
and we have secured more Green Mayors in major European cities like Milan.

Our Committee Members have also been busy traveling to discuss the Green
Recovery with local Green leaders, visiting Bulgaria, Poland and Greece. At
the same time, we are gearing up to kick the polluters out and ensure that
national plans reflect the Paris Agreement at COP26. We’re also sharing
our learnings from the European Ideas Lab [7] – where Green leaders and
changemakers discussed climate action and joined the Global Strike for
Climate Justice!

You can join the conversation on what a Green Recovery can look like
through the Green Screen [8], our project supporting the cultural sector
through films and debates. You can also tune in to conversations with Green
leaders and activists on our podcast the Green Talking Heads [9].

Registration is now open for the 34th European Green Party Council [10] in
Budapest, where we’ll be setting the Green agenda for the next 6 months.
We can't wait to finally meet you all in person once again!

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34TH EUROPEAN GREEN PARTY COUNCIL

Hungary is at a turning point. Ten years of democratic backsliding and
gradual state capture by a ruling elite have harmed opportunities for all
citizens and proven to be an unsolvable puzzle for the European Union. But
there is hope! A united opposition is confidently heading towards the 2022
elections with the goal of restoring democratic standards, fighting
corruption, and rebuilding the social fabric.

Together, meeting for the first time in person since 2020, we will bring
diverse perspectives to bear on the fight against corruption. A plague only
too often experienced by Hungarian citizens with devastating consequences
for democracy as well as economic and social wellbeing. Green forces across
Europe have always been at the forefront of the fight against corruption
and we will support our Hungarian party and partners in strengthening their
action at home.

We look forward to sharing more information with you in the coming weeks.
We already encourage all Green party members and delegates to save the date
and join the fight to strengthen hope for a more democratic Hungary in
Budapest from 3 - 5 December 2021!

REGISTER FOR THE COUNCIL [11]

NEWS FROM OUR MEMBER PARTIES

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GERMAN GREENS HAVE THEIR BEST RESULTS YET!

Congratulations to the German Greens, Die Gruenen, who had their best
results yet in a federal election with 14.8%, giving them 118 seats in
parliament! Also, congratulations to Nyke Slawik and Tessa Ganserer for
making history as the first two trans women elected to parliament! These
results will influence the future of Germany and Europe!

Join the conversation - Instagram [13] | Twitter [12] | Facebook [14]

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MORE GREEN MAYORS IN MAJOR EUROPEAN CITIES 

Congratulations to Beppe Sala [16] for his re-election as Mayor of Milan!
He recently met with committee members Evelyne Huytebroeck, Thomas Waitz &
Vula Tsetsi to discuss strengthening political ecology in Italy. Congrats
also to Europa Verde in Italy and all the Greens elected in Milan & other
Italian cities! Join the conversation – Facebook [17] | Twitter [15]

Partido Ecologista "Os Verdes" [18] of Portugal have their first Green
Mayor! André Martins [19] was elected in Setúbal in the local elections
as part of a Green-Left coalition for democracy. We wish him the best and
hope to see more and more Greens elected in Portugal in the future. Join
the conversation – Facebook [20]

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FRENCH GREENS – PRIMARY RESULTS AND A NEW GREEN SENATOR!

Congratulations to Yannick Jadot who is now the official Green candidate
for the French 2022 presidential campaign! Congrats also to Europe
Écologie – Les Verts and all the other primaries candidates for the
record high voter engagement and the forward-looking debates on ideas for a
Greener future! Join the conversation on Twitter. [22]

Congratulations to our committee member Melanie Vogel who won another seat
for the Greens in the French Senate. She will represent the French people
living abroad as part of the Green group in the Senate. Mélanie is a
dedicated Green politician and a campaigner strongly committed to the
struggle for women's rights and LGBTI rights. We're very happy to know that
she will now be able to defend our Green values in the French Senate.
Congratulate Melanie – Instagram [23] | Twitter [21] | Facebook [24]

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AUSTRIAN GREENS MAKE GAINS IN REGIONAL ELECTIONS

In Austria Die Gruenen achieve great results in the regional and municipal
elections - consistent gains across the country with 12.32% in Upper
Austria (+2.00%), 16.4% in Linz (+1.6%) and 17.32% in Graz (+6.81%).

Join the conversation – Instagram [26] | Twitter [25] | Facebook [27]

GREEN PARTY OF ENGLAND AND WALES ELECTS NEW CO-LEADERS – CONGRATULATIONS
CARLA AND ADRIAN!

Carla Denyer & Adrian Ramsay have been elected as the new co-leaders of our
member party in England and Wales. Following recent Green successes in
local elections, they plan to campaign for climate justice and new economic
policies such as a four-day week. We wish them all the best!

Join the conversation – Twitter [28]

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THE GREEN SCREEN: CAN MUSIC HELP TOMATOES GROW BETTER?

On October 20-21, you can watch the humorous documentary When Tomatoes Met
Wagner by Greek director Marianna Economou, which follows the adventures of
two cousins who team up with the village grannies to cultivate the tomato
seeds they have kept for hundreds of years... with a little help from
Wagner's music!

Following the film, you can join us for a debate on ‘Food as an essential
sector: How do we produce locally and fairly?’, which will be held
online. This month, The Green Screen is covering the topic of agriculture
and its supply chains!

BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET [6]

NEWS

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GREEN LEADERS AND CHANGEMAKERS DISCUSS CLIMATE AND BIODIVERSITY AT THE 2021
EUROPEAN IDEAS LAB

The 2021 European Ideas Lab brought together Green decision-makers and
activists to discuss the most pressing climate and biodiversity issues in
Europe in Milan and online! It is part of a long-term effort to foster
dialogue and collaboration between Green politicians and activists.

READ THE ARTICLE [7]

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RIDE THE TIDE: RAISING AWARENESS FOR AMBITIOUS POLITICAL  ACTION ON
CLIMATE

The rain did not stop them! Our co-chair Evelyne Huytebroeck and fellow
cyclists rode 90km through Flanders as part of the 'Ride the Tide' action
with Climate Express to raise awareness of the need for ambitious political
action on climate ahead of COP26.

WATCH THE VIDEO [31]

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EUROPEAN GREEN PARTY JOINS THE EUROPEAN ALLIANCE FOR JUST TRANSITION

The European Green Party is proud to join civil society actors, social and
environmental movements, and political parties to unite in the European
Alliance for a Just Transition. Together we rally behind a call for
immediate, bold, and transformative action at all levels of society to
build a sustainable and safe future for all. We share a common vision for a
transition to climate-neutral societies that is just, fair and benefits
all.

READ THE JOINT DECLARATION [33]

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POLISH GREEN RECOVERY TOUR

The Polish Green Recovery Tour, co-organised by the European Green Party
and the Polish Greens, will be held in 16 cities in Poland. Between 17
September and 11 November 2021, the Recovery campaign will visit every
voivodeship in Poland with a street exhibition on key topics of the Green
Recovery that relate to the European and national context. Public panels
and side meetings will be organised in each city alongside the exhibition.

DISCOVER THE EVENT [34]

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GREEN LEADERS EVELYNE HUYTEBROECK AND VULA TSETSI VISIT GREECE FOLLOWING
CLIMATE-FUELLED FLOODS AND WILDFIRES

Last weekend, Evelyne Huytebroeck, Co-Chair of the European Greens, and
Vula Tsetsi, Secretary General of the Greens/EFA Group in the European
Parliament and Committee Member of the European Greens, met with our member
party Ecologist Greens (Οικολόγοι Πράσινοι (ΟΠ)) and
other political stakeholders to visit the sites in Greece most affected by
recent wildfires, and met with Afghan refugee women who are also members of
the parliament. They discussed the effects of climate change, as well as EU
migration and asylum policy, among other issues.

REACH THE ARTICLE [35]

PODCAST: GREEN TALKING HEADS

LISTEN TO THE NEWEST EPISODE OF THE GREEN TALKING HEADS [36] ON EQUITABLE
ACCESS TO MEDICINES

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In this episode, EGP Committee Member Mélanie Vogel is in conversation
with Gaëlle Krikorian, a researcher and activist on public health. They
discuss the fault lines of our healthcare system, and more specifically the
issue of equal access to pharmaceutical goods and treatment.

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE [37]

Listen here to the previous episode on Fit for 55 [38].

Coming soon:

* Green Talking Heads: European Ideas Lab Special

TILT

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TIME FOR A 4-DAY WORK WEEK

Trials and studies show a 32-hour week for the same pay improves worker
well-being, the health of families, gender equality, pollution, employment
rates and more - and it even boosts productivity and efficiency in the
workplace.

TILT’s campaign demands that national governments follow Iceland, Spain,
Ireland and Scotland’s lead by initiating public dialogues, programs and
trials to work towards a strategy of reduced working hours, for the same
pay. Sign the petition subscribe for updates on our website [39]. [39]

SIGN THE PETITION [39]

EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

* 17 Sep – 11 Nov | The Polish Recovery Tour is running until November.
Follow the event on Facebook [34].

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20 – 21 Oct | The Green Screen film and debate. Book your free ticket
today [6] or [6] find out more about this month’s film and debate [8].
* 21 Oct | Climate webinar [40]: Green Ministers and COP26 – Green
Priorities for the International Climate Negotiations. Join us for this
important event taking place at 8pm CET on 21st October – book today
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31 Oct – 12 Nov | COP: Together with the Green European Foundation, we
will be hosting the Glasgow Green Hub, in-person and online! Register here
[42] to learn more about the programme and join us! * 03 – 05 Dec | 34th
European Greens Party Council, Budapest | Register today! [11] | [11]Find
out more about the programme [43] | [43]Making plans to attend? Here is
some practical information [44].

PAST EVENTS

* 21 Sep – 21 Sep | Green Screen September edition [45]: Children of
Chance: How education can make a difference in communities.

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21 Sep | Polish Recovery Tour [46]: [34]our co-chair Thomas Waitz joined
the opening session of our Polish Green Recovery Tour co-organised with
Partia Zieloni. [47] * 30 Sep – 02 Oct | European Ideas Lab. Find out
what you missed [7]. [37]

SOCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Follow us on social media to keep up to date with the latest news. Here are
some of the most important stories from the week.

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European Ideas Lab: Climate Strikes [51]

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Great news from Switzerland! The people said YES to same-sex marriage in a
referendum during the weekend. [52]

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French state sentenced for climate inaction [53]

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Our Climate Campaign Intern and Fridays For Future activist Lola Segers on
the Brussels Climate March. [54]

NEWS FROM PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

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Greens/EFA – Find out more about their actions

* Save our Green Deal: Vote this CAP down [56]
* It's time to enforce EU rules on arms exports! [57]
* Keep GMOs out of our fields and off our plates [58]

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* World Food Day – Scroll down for the Green European Journal’s
‘Spotlight on Food.’ [61]
* More for your reading list – agriculture [62]

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