34th European Green Party Council
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The 34th European Green Party (EGP) Council is quickly approaching! With less than 3 weeks to go, we invite you to register now to attend the first in-person council since the start of the pandemic.
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The democratic backsliding we are witnessing in Hungary and across Europe is harming opportunities for all citizens and has proven to be, so far, a difficult challenge for the European Union. But there is hope! In Hungary, a united opposition is heading towards the 2022 elections with the goal of restoring democratic standards, fighting corruption, and rebuilding the social fabric.
We will update you soon on the final list of sessions and speakers.
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Green leaders push for more climate ambition at COP26
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Green leaders gathered on 31 October -12 November in Glasgow for the UNFCCC's 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26), which is the climate summit that coordinates the global response to the climate crisis.
This year's COP was the biggest ever and addressed some of the issues left unsolved in the 2015 Paris Agreement, such as the global carbon market. Some of the most debated issues included international climate finance, increasing the ambition of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and phasing out fossil fuels.
For the first time, over 100 Greens including young climate activists and members of the Global South were part of the observer delegations, and 7 Green climate ministers were part of the negotiations.
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Film screening: the Green Screen
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The Green Screen: stream ‘The 8th' for free. Ireland’s campaign to remove the Eighth Amendment which effectively banned abortion
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On November 17-18, you can watch the documentary ‘The 8th' by Aideen Kane, Lucy Kennedy and Maeve O'Boyle from Ireland. The 8th tells the story of the Irish women and their fight to overturn one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the world. After a 35-year struggle the pro-choice side radically shift tactics to try to bring an historically conservative electorate over the line.
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Following the screening of the documentary film ‘The 8th’, we are hosting a debate on Thursday 18 November at 19:30 CEST. This month is dedicated to reflecting about the Rule of Law as the critical instrument that creates the framework through which our democracies happen. The debate is moderated by Dr Sam Murray, Music Lecturer and EGP Amendments Committee Member, with an introduction by Mar Garcia, Secretary General, European Green Party.
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Ailbhe Smyth, Campaigner, Co-Director Together for Yes
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Mina Jack Tolu, Freelance Strategic Communications Consultant. International Secretary of the Maltese Greens - ADPD
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Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield, Greens/EFA Member of the European Parliament
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Raphael Bossong, Researcher, Senior Associate, Stiftung Wissenschaft & Politik
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News from our member parties
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At the end of October, Green parties from across the Balkans gathered in Montenegro for a Green Balkan Network meeting to mutually support each other and discuss what a common Green and European future for the Balkans can look like. The strength and unity of the Green movement in the region can help us overcome our common challenges.
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Congratulations to our member party the Socialist People’s Party for their electoral results in the local and regional elections in Denmark yesterday! The Socialist People’s Party are now 4th largest party, increasing their vote share from 5,7% to 7,6% nation-wide. They have also increased from 126 to 167 municipality mandates.
The party has won the mayorship for Langeland and Hvidovre as part of the local elections (plus one mayoral portfolio in Copenhagen, in charge of health & care).
We look forward to seeing a more just, fair and green Denmark!
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Advancing the 4 day / 32 hour work week in Spain
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Our member party EQUO and their partner in the Spanish parliament Más País are pushing to advance the 4 day / 32 hour work week without reduction of pay in Spain! At the end of October, representatives from our member party EQUO and their coalition partner Más País joined us in Brussels to talk about the introduction of a 32h work week to enhance the wellbeing of people and the planet!
Verdes Equo and Más País’ work on this policy showcases what it means to work towards a truly just and sustainable transition and secure a future in which workers are guaranteed a better life.
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Belgium decreases the voting age to 16 for the European elections
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Following a proposal from Kristof Calvo of our member party Groen and with the support of the Greens in government in the country from Ecolo & Groen, Belgium has now lowered the official voting age to 16 years old for the European elections! They are the third European country to do so.
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Decriminalization of Cannabis in Luxembourg
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Sam Tanson, Green Minister of Justice from our member party déi gréng announced that the country will take a major step in shifting to a preventive security and drug policy by presenting a set of measures to prevent drug-related crime in Luxembourg. We are happy to see this development in Luxembourg!
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Verdes Equo gathering more than 500,000 signatures to force a vote on protecting Mar Menor in the Spanish Parliament
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Mar Menor is a unique coastal saltwater lagoon in the Iberian Peninsula of Spain. It is home to a wide variety of marine creatures, such as sea horses. These creatures have been poisoned by the discharge of polluting products such as nitrates and sewage, which has been exacerbated by flooding.
At the end of October, representatives of our member party Verdes Equo and NGO ILP MAR MENOR brought more than 500,000 signatures needed to force a vote on protecting Mar Menor in the Spanish Parliament! Congratulations to Verdes Equo, as well as NGOs and civil society on this big win for wildlife and biodiversity.
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Podcast: Green Talking Heads
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In this episode, Climate Campaigner Rheanna Johnston is in conversation with European Green Party Committee Member Oras Tynkkynen and Terhi Lehtonen, State Secretary of the Finnish Ministry of Environment. Recorded at COP26, they discuss the climate summit negotiations, and what actions Green leaders are taking to tackle the climate crisis.
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Time for a 4-day work week
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Trials in Iceland and countless studies show a 32-hour week for the same pay improved worker well-being, the health of families, gender equality, pollution, employment rates and more - it even boosted productivity and efficiency in the workplace.
It's time for Europe to put people at the core of our societal structure! Sign the petition to demand governments launch trials for a 4-day work week!
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