Programme highlights for the 35th European Green Party Council
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The 35th European Green Party Council is approaching quickly. With less than three weeks to go, we invite you to discover the programme. Now is a great time to register, if you have not done so already.
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Below you will find some of the key sessions of the programme. Besides these, there will be a whole range of other sessions and programme points, such as parallel sessions and networking events. You can find the full programme on the Council website.
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Friday, 3 June – highlights
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Plenary Session - on Foreign Affairs and Security
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The Council is going to take place in the capital city of Latvia, a country sharing a land border with the Russian Federation. As the war in Ukraine is taking a toll on lives and livelihoods, we as a Green family in governmental positions in several European countries must address the question of how we imagine the future of security and defence policy in Europe.
The objectives of the session are to spark a conversation on the adequate Green response to the current crisis, complement the resolution on Ukraine that the Council is going to vote on, showcase that Green policies extend beyond climate action and environmentalism and give a voice to locals and experts on what can and should be the path forward from the current situation. What are the consequences of the war from a human rights perspective? What does the future hold for the security and defence policy of Europe? What are the steps ahead the Greens are putting on the table? Read more
Speakers
- Hannah Neumann, Member of the European Parliament, Greens/EFA Group and member of the Subcommittee on Security and Defence
- Andris Sprūds, Chairman of the Board of the Latvian Institute of International Affairs
- Alexandra Marksteiner, Researcher in the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute in the Military Expenditure and Arms Production Programme
Moderator
- Thomas Waitz, co-chair of the European Green Party, Member of the European Parliament, Greens/EFA Group
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Keynote speech by Anna Lührmann, Minister of State for Europe and Climate, Foreign Ministry of Germany
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Presentation of candidates to EGP Committee election
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During the 35th Council, the European Green Party delegates will elect a new Committee. Get to know the candidates and their motivation.
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Saturday, 4 June – highlights
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Keynote speech by Virginijus Sinkevičius, European Commissioner of Environment, Oceans and Fisheries
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Presentation of the applicant parties
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During the 35th Council, two parties will apply for European Green Party membership. Get to know the parties and their motivation.
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Plenary session - Building a Green Future: A Just Transition in a Time of Crisis
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No climate justice without social justice: Greens need to build on this slogan and show that we have the expertise to drive the green transition with a social perspective. Our climate profile goes hand in hand with our policies and vision for a future that can protect the most vulnerable and marginalized, while also creating a better future for all.
In this panel, we need to tackle not only the implications (in short, mid and long term) of the current rise of energy prices (also due to Russia dependence) and the direct impact that it has on households. We also need to counter the false myth that a green transition means jobs losses and increased costs for daily life (mobility, energy bills, housing). Read more
Speakers:
- Ricarda Lang, co-chair Bündnis 90/Die Grünen
- Aboubakar Soumahoro, trade unionist and social activist
- Kaspars Briškens, member of the expert forum of Progresīvie
- Sophie Punte, Managing Policy Director, We Mean Business Coalition
- Iñigo Errejón, Spokesperson of Más País - Verdes Equo in the Spanish Parliament
Moderators:
- Vula Tsetsi, Committee Member of the European Green Party
- Jean Lambert, Commitee Member of the European Green Party
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Sunday, 5 June – highlights
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During the voting session of the 35th Council, the European Green Party delegates will elect a new Committee and decide on the application of two candidate member parties. They will also vote on the following resolutions:
- Stop Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine
- A unified EU response in the event of military agression against a sovereign state
- Conclusions of the conference on the future of Europe: time has come to deliver and build Europe better
- End crypto mining and cryptocurrencies NOW
- Offensive cyber warfare must be banned
- The care of older persons
- Stop the Akkuyu nuclear power plant
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