Hi John!
As we face a multitude of crises in Europe, sometimes it seems difficult to stay optimistic. But there are many reasons to maintain our hope and struggle for a more just and sustainable future!
Like the great success of Progresīvie, our Latvian member party that celebrated a great election result last weekend.
Or the historic moment when Greens from all over Europe were celebrating the first EuroPride in southeast Europe with the LGBTI community.
Or the strength and courage of the women in Iran who are protesting for equal rights.
All this give us hope to continue our fight for a greener Europe!
Your EGP team!
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Congress 2022: Join us in Copenhagen
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The Green family will come together in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 2–4 December 2022 for the 6th European Green Party Congress, which is co-hosted by the Danish Greens (Socialistisk Folkeparti).
Every 5 years, our Congress gathers over 1,000 Green representatives, from ministers to grassroots activists in our member parties. We will discuss our strategic direction for the 2024 elections and our positions on the key challenges of our times, from the war in Ukraine to the energy crisis.
Thanks for the kind words from Pia Olsen Dyhr, Chairwoman of Danish Greens!
Learn more about the Congress and how to join on our Congress Page.
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Do you want to help us build a better Europe?
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Green Talking Heads: Listen to our new episode!
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We’re back with a new #GreenTalkingHeads Podcast where we discuss the way forward to a Greener and fairer Europe with Green leaders and activists!
In this episode, follow the Green delegation that took part in EuroPride in Serbia – the first of its kind in the region!
Sibylle Steffan, EGP Committee Member is in conversation with Natalija Simovic, Local Councillor and Board member of Don't let Belgrade d(r)own.
We discuss our experiences at the Pride event, the situation of the LGBTI community in the Balkan countries, and the Serbian Greens' fight for same sex marriage legislation.
Listen to this episode of Green Talking Heads on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or in your preferred podcast app!
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Latvia: Progresīvie enters parliament with 10 MPs
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A huge congratulations to our newest member party the Progressives (Progresīvie), for their excellent results in the recent Latvian parliamentary elections! They are set to enter the Saeima for the 1st time with 10 MPs. These results solidify the #GreenWave in Central Eastern Europe, where our member parties are entering more and more elected positions! We wish the best to the newly elected MPs!
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Fresh from the oven: Green Campaign Handbook
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Learn about the most important campaign tactics with our new Green Campaign Handbook in which we share valuable lessons from recent Green campaigns on all political levels.
Register now to get all new case studies or add your own tips and tricks, so that other Green activists can learn from you. Let's win, together!
Watch our explainer video about the Handbook.
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Italy: Bitter sweet election results for Europe Verde
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That the post-fascist Fratelli d’Italia received the most votes in the Italian general election is extremely worrying for Italy and for Europe. On the brighter side of the elections, the Italian Greens will be represented in the parliament for the first time since 2006. They will keep up the fight against the far-right in favour of Green, democratic and European values.
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Recovery tour in Estonia and Spain
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Our European Green Recovery Campaign aims to spread our vision for a just and sustainable post-pandemic Europe and hold strategic discussions with Green parties and local stakeholders. Last weekend, the tour arrived in Spain where our Co-chair Mélanie Vogel and Committee member Vula Tsetsi joined the discussion on inflation, energy and climate. Learn more about our European Green Recovery Tour...
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Upcoming elections: Austrian presidential election
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Ahead of the Austrian Presidential Elections on 9 October, we wish good luck to incumbent President and former party leader of the Austrian Greens (Die Grünen) Alexander van der Bellen! Alexander van der Bellen stands for a just and sustainable future, strong democracy and European solidarity and stability in these uncertain times.
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Experts and politicians discussed the impact of pesticides
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The previous edition of our film screening The Green Screen focused on the impact of pesticides on nature and people. In an online debate hosted by EGP Co-chair Thomas Waitz the panelists discussed political measures to combat the harmful consequences of pesticides for both humans and the environment. You can re-watch the debate now!
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Like and share our messages now so more people will see them and follow us. Thanks for your support!
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News from partner organisations
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We rise for abortion rights
Abortion rights took a set back in Europe last month, with developments in Hungary, Sweden and Italy. We now need your support for our call to make make abortion free, accessible and safe for everyone - no matter where you live! Sign up for our updates and receive your promo pack with stickers, postcards and temporary tattoos by mail.
Europe, stop paying for pushbacks!
If you flee from war or persecution, you have the right to request asylum in the European Union. However tens of thousands asylum seekers have been brutally pushed back at Europe’s borders in the past years. Sometimes even with the help of Europe’s border agency Frontex. This has to stop. No EU money should fund these extreme human rights violations at our borders. Sign our petition.
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We are hiring! The Green European Foundation is looking for a PR and Outreach associate & a Project Coordinator to join the team in Brussels. If you have experience in comms (3-5 years) or Project management (1-3 years), affinity with political ecology and
willingness to work in a multicultural environment we’d love to hear from you! Apply before October 9th!
Upcoming GEF events:
15 October | Save the date for Ecopolis, our annual ecological festival where we bring together writers, academics, and civil society thinkers to discuss inspiring visions for a sustainable future!
20 October | Explore The Dark Side of the Cloud in an online event with SP/EN simultaneous translation.
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On 11 September, Sweden went to the polls to elect a new government. The Green European Journal looks into what the results might mean for the country and what's next. Read the analysis here.
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