Season’s greetings!
We hope that you and your loved ones are keeping warm and safe during the holidays.
To close the year, we’re reflecting on our journey as Greens in 2021, and our successes along the way that made this trying year worthwhile.
European countries are working together to tackle the pandemic and climate crisis, through initiatives like the Next Generation EU programme, the European Climate Law, and the Fit-for-55 package.
And Green leaders in Europe are continuing to push for a more just and sustainable Europe at the local and regional level, in new coalition governments in Germany and Budapest, and in the parliament.
You can now read more about our electoral successes, political wins, and new exciting projects connecting with the Green family through our podcasts and film screenings. Finally, we would also like to invite you to the New Year's reception, which will happen on 01 February 2022.
Now, the team is slowing down its activities and to recharge during the holiday season and make 2022 an even brighter year for the European Greens. We wish you a very happy New Year!
|
|
|
In 2021, the Green Wave has continued to translate into an enlarged voter base and successful elections across Europe. We are now in government in 8 countries in Europe! And the biggest economy in the EU, Germany, now has Greens in government.
|
|
|
Adopted resolutions in 2021
|
In 2021, we passed a total of 23 resolutions on crucial issues such as fair distribution of COVID vaccines, a four-day work week, biometric mass surveillance, global climate action, and energy poverty at our Councils.
|
|
|
At the 33rd Council on 25-29 May, we adopted 11 resolutions and featured Annalena Baerbock and Petra de Sutter.
|
|
At the 34th Council on 1-4 December, we adopted 12 resolutions as part of our reduced online statutory programme.
|
|
|
Catalunya en Comú joins the European Greens
|
At the 33rd Council we welcomed a new member party, Catalunya en Comú. Now we have 42 member parties in 37 countries.
|
|
|
In 2021, we launched two amazing projects: the Green Talking Heads Podcast and the Green Screen – films and debates to inspire a better future!
We also launched the Local Councillors Network, which now has many Local Councillors from all over Europe active on the platform. Green politicians have also worked on ensuring a Green Recovery.
|
|
|
Podcast: Green Talking Heads
|
Where we discuss the way forward to a Greener and fairer Europe with Green leaders and activists!
|
|
Film screenings: The Green Screen
|
Films and debates to inspire a better future.
|
|
|
Local Councillors Network
|
A space for Local Councillors to share and find projects, events and ideas for their local municipality.
|
|
The Green vision for a recovery that tackles the pandemic and ensures a just and sustainable transition.
|
|
|
We have continued to host events gathering the Green family together for our statutory Councils, Party Leader Meetings, and Committee Meetings, as well as improved our ability to engage with a wider audience through hybrid and online events.
We were very proud of the success of the European Ideas Lab in Milan and online, and the Green Hub at COP26 in Glasgow and online, which helped to move the needle on Green issues ahead of the climate summit!
|
|
|
As with every year, we had the pleasure to invite you to our virtual New Year's Reception – this time dedicated to culture. We look forward to seeing you in 2022!
|
|
We welcomed Green politicians, activists and members of civil society to discuss our vision of post-pandemic Europe at our first hybrid Council.
|
|
|
Progressive Governance Summit
|
Green leaders joined the summit to discuss post-Brexit and post-Pandemic politics, the struggle for democracy, and how to combat far-right politics and narratives.
|
|
World Pride and Budapest Pride
|
At World Pride, we hosted a Green Hub for Greens and friends to meet, discuss, rest and party! Our member party LMP – Hungary's Green Party and Green politicians also went to Budapest Pride to support the LGBTI community in their fight for dignity and equal rights in Europe.
|
|
|
Green leaders and changemakers discussed climate and biodiversity at the 2021 European Ideas Lab in Milan and online, as part of an effort to foster dialogue and collaboration between politicians and changemakers.
|
|
Polish Green Recovery Tour
|
The Green Recovery Campaign visited every voivodeship in Poland with a street exhibition on key topics of the ‘Coronavirus Recovery: Let's build a better tomorrow!’ resolution of the European Greens.
|
|
|
The Balkan Network was founded in 2011, and this year Green leaders gathered in Bečici, Montenegro to discuss what a common Green future for the Balkans and Europe can look like.
|
|
We hosted the Green Hub in Glasgow with the Green European Foundation (GEF) and the Scottish Green Party, welcoming over 1,000 people from over 40 different countries to our events!
|
|
|
We welcomed Green member parties from across Europe to discuss and adopt 12 tabled resolutions during this online Council.
|
|
|
In 2021, the EGP visited some of its member parties or member states, to exchange, collaborate, and understand the local context better. Part of our Activity Plan in 2022 is to build and further strengthen relationships and cooperation with member parties!
|
|
|
Thomas Waitz travels to Białowieża primeval forest in Poland
|
|
Thomas Waitz travels to Bulgaria to visit some of Europe’s most well-preserved forests
|
|
Thomas Waitz travels to Poland for the Green Recovery Tour
|
|
|
Thomas Waitz travels to Serbia to learn about local struggles for protecting nature and support the citizens' movement 'Pravo na vodu'
|
|
Thomas Waitz travels to Croatia to back the campaign of Tomislav Tomašević for Zagreb Mayor
|
|
Evelyne Huytebroeck and Vula Tsetsi visit Greece following climate-fuelled floods and wildfires
|
|
|
Evelyne Huytebroeck travels to Zagreb to meet the recent elected mayor of Zagreb, Tomislav Tomašević & vice-mayor Danijela Dolenec
|
|
Evelyne Huytebroeck travels to Spain to visit the renaturation project of the Manzanares
|
|
Thomas Waitz, Evelyne Huytebroeck, Mar Garcia and Vula Tsetsi travel to Milan to congratulate Beppe Sala and Europe Verde on a successful election
|
|
|
2022 will be a crucial year for politics. Several important elections are coming up, such as that of France next April.
We are also working hard to get our Green family together and continue to push for our Green values through our campaigns, projects, and events. In April, we welcome you to the very first ‘Resilient Municipalities and Regions' conference by the Local Councillors Network in Valencia! Then, in June, we will hold the 35th European Green Party Council in Latvia. We are also planning to unveil a new trans-inclusive feminist campaign. More to come soon...
|
Behind every green success stand thousands of people with a vision. Among them are our incredible donors: citizens who believe in the Green mission we are working towards every single day.
Join the growing movement of Green supporters and help us fight climate crisis, demand social justice, and make sure no person is left behind. The year 2022 is all about action, and it’s up to us to make the change!
|
Happy holidays and see you in the New Year!
|
|
|
Take charge of your future.
Donate Green.
|
European Greens © 2021
Funded by the European Parliament. Sole liability remains with the author.
|
|
|
|