Greens support historic EuroPride | Citizens need support now | New season
of The Green Stream launches

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Hi! We're back with our first newsletter after the summer break -- although
considering the number of breaking news we received in summer, we should
probably not call it a _break_. Here are just a few of the things that are
keeping us busy.

As winter approaches and Putin continues to weaponise energy to attempt to
break European solidarity with Ukraine, GREEN LEADERS ARE WORKING TO ENSURE
ENERGY FOR ALL. This summer's climate catastrophes in Europe and abroad
also remind us of the need to KEEP PRIORITISING THE FIGHT AGAINST THE
CLIMATE CRISIS.

In the meantime, the SERBIAN GOVERNMENT BANNED THE FIRST EUROPRIDE IN
SOUTHEAST EUROPE. In solidarity, our committee members will gather in
Belgrade and join many more Green politicians from across Europe to support
LGBTI rights.

All this happens while we're already preparing the 6TH EUROPEAN GREEN PARTY
CONGRESS IN COPENHAGEN, DENMARK. If you would like to participate as a
delegate or participant, save the date (2 - 4 December) and stay tuned for
more information!

News

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Greens are fighting for more support for citizens in light of soaring
energy prices

Soaring energy prices are drastically impacting the cost-of-living,
imposing an even heavier burden on low-income households who spend a larger
share of their budget on electricity and gas. As the energy crisis deepens
and Putin continues waging war in Ukraine, we risk a 'winter of discontent'
in Europe.

Citizens need support now. It's time to levy excess profits. As Greens,
we're working to ensure energy for all by ensuring fairer, greener bills,
tackling the social emergency, and targeting the profiteers of the energy
crisis. We need to support citizens now so that no one has to freeze this
coming winter!

WATCH THOMAS WAITZ ON CNN [7]

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EGP appalled by Serbia's decision to ban EuroPride!

Europride was set to take place in Belgrade on 17 September. The Serbian
government announced a ban on the event which was going to be a historic
milestone for LGBTI rights in the Balkans and in Europe.

Mélanie Vogel, co-chair of the European Green Party, comments: "The
announcement of the ban of the Europride by the Serbian government is very
bad news. It sends the wrong signal to the LGBTI community and to all human
rights defenders in Serbia and across Europe. Those marching for human
rights, and for our common European values, deserve full respect for their
rights and the engagement of public authorities to protect them. We cannot
accept letting violence, hatred, and threats win over peaceful assembly.
Everything has to be done to ensure that the Europride march can take place
and that a solution is found. WE ARE VERY PROUD THAT THE ENTIRE EUROPEAN
GREEN PARTY LEADERSHIP AND TOGETHER WITH THE GREEN FAMILY WILL STILL GATHER
IN BELGRADE TO SUPPORT THE EUROPRIDE AND THE LGBTI MOVEMENT."

READ PRESS RELEASE [9]

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Come work with us! EGP is looking for a new Political Advisor

We are hiring a Political Advisor to oversee relations with our southern
member parties! The staff member will work as southern member parties
relations Advisor in the Policy, Strategy and Capacity Development Unit and
report to the Head of Unit. The position is intended to build up the EGP
capacity and knowledge ahead of the European elections in 2024.

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News from our member parties

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Sweden: Miljöpartiet de gröna improves election result

Congratulations to the Swedish Greens (Miljöpartiet de gröna) for their
results in Sweden's parliamentary elections, securing about 5% of the vote
and their place in the parliament. 18 MPs will represent the Greens in the
Riksdag. They are 1 of only 3 parties that have increased their voter share
up from 4,4% and 16 MPs during the last term.

The Swedish Greens will have a very strong and well experienced group in
the Swedish Parliament. Nevertheless, the continued growth of the far-right
Sweden Democrats (SD), who have roots in the neo-Nazi movement, is very
concerning. They are now the country's second-largest party and the biggest
on the right. WE WILL KEEP FIGHTING FOR AN OPEN AND INCLUSIVE SWEDEN, AS
WELL AS A JUST AND SUSTAINABLE GREEN TRANSITION!

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Italian elections: EGP strongly support Alleanza Verdi Sinistra and welcome
the candidacy of Aboubakar Soumahoro

Our member party the Italian Greens (Europa Verde) is running in a
coalitionwith the Italian Left (Sinistra Italiana) in the Italian general
election on 25 August. They are campaigning for energy as a common good,
taxing the excess profits of energy giants and a reduction of working hours
with the same salary, among others.

Three days before the election, the Greens and Left Alliance (Alleanza
Verdi e Sinistra) will host their closing event in Rome which will be
attended by EGP co-chair Mélanie Vogel, EGP secretary general Benedetta De
Marte, EGP committee member Vula Tsetsi and multiple Green MEPs. We are
sending our support for the final days of the campaign and hope for a good
result for the coalition on election day!

SHARE OUR VIDEO [12]

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Latvia: Progresīvie is defending the future!

Progresīvie is #REPRESENTINGTHEFUTURE ahead of the parliamentary elections
in Latvia on 1 October. Their campaign focuses on socially responsible
crisis management, increasing investments in health care, education,
innovation and industrial development, and ensuring energy security. They
are fighting for a united, fair, safe, and competitive Latvia!

READ MORE [13]

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New LMP co-chairs elected in Hungary

Congratulations to Péter Ungár and & Erzsébet Schmuck on their election
as the new co-chairs of the Hungarian Green party LMP - Magyarország Zöld
Pártja. Both were elected during their party congress in August. The
co-chairs were elected for the next two years and will therefore organise
the party's local election campaign and the European election in 2024.

FOLLOW LMP ON FACEBOOK [14]

The Green Screen is back: 28 Sep - 4 Oct

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Movie stream: 'Earth: muted'

It's time for our next free movie screening! From 28 September until 4
October, you can stream 'EARTH: MUTED', a movie about the
consequences of the use of pesticides. This is what it's about: At the
bottom of the Hanyuan valley in Sichuan province, China, bees are going
extinct due to widespread use of pesticides and monocultures. Three farming
families work the fields worrying about their children's futures. Their
stories reveal a relatable battle: the difficulty of choosing between your
loved ones' immediate needs and the bigger picture, the wellbeing of the
planet and mankind itself.

BOOK YOUR FREE TICKET NOW [15]

Online debate: PESTICIDES USE IS ENDANGERING BEES, FARMERS, AND WORKERS!

In context of the movie screening the European Green Party in partnership
with the European Environmental Bureau will host a debate that you can
watch online. The debate takes place on THURSDAY, 28 SEPTEMBER AT 7 PM
CEST. Among others, EGP Co-chair Thomas Waitz and President of the European
Environmental Bureau Johanna Sandahl will discuss the use of pesticides and
its impact on bees, farmers and workers.

WATCH DEBATE ON YOUTUBE [16]

tilt! - The ChangeMaking Network

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End tampon tax in the EU!

Tilt's new campaign, Tampon Tax, highlights the issue of unfair taxation of
menstrual products, such as tampons or pads. It tackles the issue of period
poverty among girls and young women.

In the petition, tilt! calls on EU governments to:

* Set the taxation of sanitary products to their minimum VAT rate
* Ensure access to menstrual products for girls and women under 25 free
of charge

SIGN THE PETITION [17]

Events

Happening now

* 12 Sep - 18 Sep | Belgrade Pride 2022 EuroPride

Upcoming events

* 28 Sep - 04 Oct | The Green Screen [15]: 'Earth: Muted'
* 28 Sep | The Green Screen Debate: Pesticides use is endangering bees,
farmers, and workers! (YouTube [16])
* 30 Sep - 13 Oct | Recovery Tour, Estonia
* 01 - 02 Oct | Green Recovery Tour in Spain [18]: Ecosocial Lab -
solutions in troubled times, Madrid
* 21 - 23 Oct | European Ideas Lab [19], Wrocław, Poland.
* 02 - 04 Dec | 6th European Green Party Congress, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Social highlights

Are you on TikTok already? TikTok is becoming increasingly popular -
especially among young people. And yes, you guessed it already: You can now
find the European Greens on TikTok as well! Follow us to see more of our
content and feel free to share our account with your friends and
colleagues.

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Do you know what one of the most effective and eco-friendly ways to counter
heatwaves is, especially in dense urban areas? Trees!!! Trees are not only
beautiful (whether big or itty bitty), provide important habitat spaces,
and absorb CO2 emissions. They can also play a significant role in helping
cool cities in the summer. [24]

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We currently use up more resources than the Earth can produce each year.
But what does a city actually need to thrive? Greens are testing new
economic models that prioritise the planet and wellbeing. @ecolobe in
Brussels is leading the way by using Kate Raworth's Doughnut Economics as
their compass for guiding 21st century prosperity. [25]

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@europaverde_it & @SI_sinistra are in coalition under @Verdi_SI_Europa for
the Italian general elections on 25 Sept!@GreensEFA MEPs @ernesturtasun,
@marietouss1, @TerryReintke, @thomaswaitz, & @Vula_Tsetsi on their vision
of climate and social justice for Italy and Europe. [12]

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Global energy giants are expected to make over 190 billion euros in profits
in the next 2 years, while energy prices skyrocket for the people. It is
time to target the profiteers of the #energycrisis ! People should not be
paying for the crisis by filling the pockets of energy giants. [26]

News from partner organisations

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The Green European Journal sat down with the co-chair of PROGRESĪVIE, the
newest member party of the European Greens, to discuss the party's journey
from civil society to politics and its rise in Riga, Latvia. You can read
the full interview here [28].

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GLOBAL GREENS - COME WORK WITH US!

We have some exciting positions available in our network!

SECRETARIAT:

Events Organiser: Are you passionate about bringing people together with an
eye for detail and events management experience? This paid position is to
help deliver our Global Greens Congress in Korea in 2023. Check out our
website here for more details. And if you want to apply, click here [30].

VOLUNTEER:  

Graphic Designer: Are you passionate about designing clean and beautiful
graphics? Then the Graphic Designer position is for you: The Graphic
Designer will provide assistance to the Global Greens secretariat with
designing, curating and uploading content for dissemination. Email
[email protected] for more information.

Social Media/Communications: Are you driven by producing good quality
communications that really support our causes? Or perhaps you are a social
media suipremo and you love to create excellent content? The Global Greens
Media Team is looking for dedicated people to help ensure our message gets
out to the world. Email [email protected] for more information.

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