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Hi John!

 

“Tomorrow is too late”, this is the slogan of tomorrow’s global
climate march. Once again, hundreds of thousands of people around the globe
will gather in cities, towns and villages, to demand what should be obvious
by now: an end to the financing of all fossil fuel projects!

 

We also believe that governments have to stop subsidies, financial
incentives, or other support from the public sector to fossil-fuel-related
activities [6], including investments in fossil-fuel infrastructure.

 

Instead of investing in technologies from the past, public and private,
investments need to flow towards green activities [6] that help the
transition from a polluting fossil-based economy to a sustainable,
inclusive and regenerative economy.

 

Climate action is urgently needed because unless there is a drastic
reduction in global emissions, limiting warming to 1.5°C or even 2°C by
the end of the century will no longer be possible.

 

THEREFORE, WE WILL JOIN THE GLOBAL CLIMATE MOVEMENT ON THE STREETS TOMORROW
AND SUPPORT THEIR FIGHT FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION, AND WE ASK YOU, TO DO THE
SAME!

FIND YOUR CLIMATE MARCH

 

News from the European Greens

#EuropeanIdeasLab

EUROPEAN IDEAS LAB CONNECTS GREENS, EXPERTS AND ACTIVISTS 

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The European Ideas Lab takes place this Friday and Saturday in Warsaw,
Poland. More than 200 activists, politicians and researchers will discuss
issues like climate change, the social impacts of the cost of living
crisis, and a feminist Europe.

 

From the European Greens, MEP and EGP co-chair Thomas Waitz, and committee
members Małgorzata Tracz and Mina Jack Tolu will join the EIL.

 

You can follow our event coverage on Twitter and Instagram, and watch the
plenary sessions live online.

 

LIVE STREAMED SESSIONS:

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 3

 

14:00 CEST: European Perspectives of Poland [8]

15:00 CEST: Real People, real challenges, real change [9]

16:00 CEST: Keynote speech: [10]Hanna Machinska [10], former Polish Deputy
Ombudsman [10]

 

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

 

11:30 CEST: Green Energy transformation [11]

14:15 CEST: Just Energy Transition [12]

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EGP COMMITTEE MEMBER MINA JACK TOLU RUNNING FOR THE EP

We are proud that our committee member Mina Jack Tolu is running in the
2024 European Elections. We need a Green voice representing Malta in the
European Parliament!

FOLLOW @MINA_TOLU

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LOCAL COUNCILLORS NETWORK WELCOMES ITS 1,000TH MEMBER!

1.5 years after it first launched, the Local Councillors Network now counts
1,000 members from all over Europe. This milestone was reached as part of
the network’s “Invite a friend” campaign. But of course, you can
still become a member, if you’re a (future) Green local councillor. Just
request to join the network with only a few clicks.

REGISTER [14]

Italy

MORE THAN 60 KILLED IN MIGRANT BOAT WRECK

The policies of Fortress Europe have once again cost innocent lives in the
Mediterranean. A boat with an estimated 200 passengers succumbed to the
rough seas of southern Italy, resulting in at least 60 migrant deaths. We
call for a radical shift away from Fortress Europe towards an open,
welcoming society. We must put an end to the tragedies in the Mediterranean
and build a better, more compassionate future for all. It's time for Europe
to live up to its values by prioritising human dignity over borders and
taking action to prevent these tragedies.

Campaign Handbook

REGISTER FOR WEBINAR ABOUT NORWEGIAN CAMPAIGN APP

In the run-up to the 2021 national elections Miljøpartiet De Grønne,
Norwegian Greens, used an app that enabled volunteers to identify the best
neighbourhoods for canvassing and to report their canvassing activities
back to campaign headquarters. The EGP's Green Campaign Handbook [15] Team
is pleased to invite you to a WEBINAR WITH VEGARD SETROM, the CRM and
systems manager of Norwegian Greens.

 

Vegard will talk about the campaign activities the app can support and how
to use the app to report, motivate, and reward volunteers. The webinar
will take place on TUESDAY, MARCH 14 AT 18:00 CET. The registration is open
for all members of EGP Member Parties, FYEG, and other Green partners.

JOIN WEBINAR [16]

Campaign Handbook

WEBINAR ON SMALL DONATIONS AVAILABLE NOW!

Ready to make a difference in politics? Find out how small donations are
changing the game and how you can leverage them to make a positive impact.
Get the insights from PATRICK FRANK of Datadat, who has worked for ActBlue
for years and understands the power of small donors. To discover the
secrets of successful small donations and much more, log in [17] or sign
up [18] for the Campaign Handbook (available for EGP partners and Green
Parties’ members).

News from our member parties

Estonia

For a more sustainable and just Estonia

We wish the Estonian Greens (Eestimaa Rohelised) good luck for the Estonian
parliamentary elections, which are being held this Sunday, March 5, to
elect all 101 members of the Riigikogu. They are campaigning to ensure
environmental protection, clean energy a welfare economy and much more! We
need those who will stand for nature to be represented in the Riigikogu. 

Germany

BERLIN GREENS HEAD-TO-HEAD WITH SOCIAL DEMOCRATS

In the repeated Berlin state elections, the Greens could get 18.5 % of all
votes. The Greens were just 53 votes short to become the 2nd largest party
in Germany’s capital city. We congratulate the Greens to this success and
wish them all the best for this mandate.

Spain

NEW PROGRESSIVE POLICIES IN SPAIN

Our member party and part of the junior partner of the coalition in the
Spanish government, Catalunya en Comú, is pushing for progressive policies
that truly benefit the people:

* The new Trans Law allows anyone over 16 years old to legally change
their registered gender and bans conversion therapy.
* In addition, Spain is the first country to introduce paid menstrual
leave for people who have incapacitating periods.
* The new abortion law also removes the requirement of parental consent
for 16–18-year-olds seeking abortions and eliminates the three-day
reflection period.

These policies are a great step towards a more inclusive, equitable and
feminist society.

tilt! - The ChangeMaking Network

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Time for a 4-day work week

Researchers and campaigners from the UK joined forces to run a 4-day work
week trial in 61 companies last year. Around 2,900 employees took part in
it. Their working week was reduced from five days to four, with no
associated loss of pay, and work time was reduced to 32 hours. Most of the
employees who took part in the trial felt less stressed and observed a
significant reduction in burnout and overtime. Most importantly, 91% of the
companies that participated DECIDED TO CONTINUE WITH THE 4-DAY WORK WEEK!

 

DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A 4-DAY WORK WEEK A FUTURE IN EUROPE? Sign_ tilt_'s
petition!  

SIGN THE PETITION

Upcoming Events

* 03 – 04 Mar | European Ideas Lab 2023, Warsaw [20]
*
14 Mar | Campaign Handbook Webinar with Vegard Setrom from the Norwegian
Greens [16]

*
30 Mar | Local Councillors Network Webinar: A city for everyone [21]

*
31 Mar | Green Leadership Council, Brussels

*
02 – 03 Jun | 37th EGP Congress (Extra-Ordinary), Vienna

NEWS FROM PARTNER ORGANISATIONS

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GLOBAL GREENS CONGRESS: Tickets on sale now!

 

This landmark Congress unites East and West, North and South, and along
with Global Young Greens and Asia-Pacific Green Federation, the Global
Greens are preparing an outstanding programme. 

 

Focusing on positive, transformative action there will be sessions with and
about indigenous peoples, AI, ecocide, democracy, COP28, biodiversity COP,
Sustainable Development Goals, degrowth and much, much more.

 

This is the only place where the world's Green governments and politicians
stand together with dedicated members like you.

 

Get your ticket here [23]. Find out more here [24]. And
see you there! 

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GREEN MEPS WIN FIGHT FOR BETTER WORKING CONDITIONS

 

As the Greens, we believe that everyone deserves decent employment.
Platform workers such as Uber or Lyft couriers are often under precarious
contracts and managed by obscure algorithms. Green MEPs such as Kim Van
Sparrentak and Alexandra Geese have pushed back on ‘bogus
self-employment’, obscure algorithmic management, and the use of facial
recognition software. In the last few weeks, they beat Uber's aggressive
lobby! The European Parliament adopted their proposal to end fake
self-employment and protect people against intrusive algorithms. Read
more… [26]

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Series), as well as GEF’s growing policy efforts that operate through
commissioned studies and briefs. Learn more or apply here [28]!

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