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!
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Greens are fighting for more support for citizens in light of soaring energy prices
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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!
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EGP appalled by Serbia’s decision to ban EuroPride!
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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.”
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Come work with us! EGP is looking for a new Political Advisor
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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
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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
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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!
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Latvia: Progresīvie is defending the future!
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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!
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New LMP co-chairs elected in Hungary
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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.
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The Green Screen is back: 28 Sep - 4 Oct
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Movie stream: 'Earth: muted'
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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.
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Online debate: Pesticides use is endangering bees, farmers, and workers!
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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.
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tilt! - The ChangeMaking Network
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End tampon tax in the EU!
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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
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- 12 Sep - 18 Sep | Belgrade Pride 2022 EuroPride
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- 28 Sep – 04 Oct | The Green Screen: 'Earth: Muted'
- 28 Sep | The Green Screen Debate: Pesticides use is endangering bees, farmers, and workers! (YouTube)
- 30 Sep – 13 Oct | Recovery Tour, Estonia
- 01 – 02 Oct | Green Recovery Tour in Spain: Ecosocial Lab - solutions in troubled times, Madrid
- 21 – 23 Oct | European Ideas Lab, Wrocław, Poland.
- 02 – 04 Dec | 6th European Green Party Congress, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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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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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.
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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.
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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