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, including investments in fossil-fuel infrastructure.
Instead of investing in technologies from the past, public and private, investments need to flow towards green activities 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!
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News from the European Greens
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#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
15:00 CEST: Real People, real challenges, real change
16:00 CEST: Keynote speech: Hanna Machinska, former Polish Deputy Ombudsman
Saturday, March 4
11:30 CEST: Green Energy transformation
14:15 CEST: Just Energy Transition
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EGP Committee member Mina Jack Tolu running for the EP
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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!
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Local Councillors Network welcomes its 1,000th member!
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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.
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Italy
More than 60 killed in migrant boat wreck
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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.
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Campaign Handbook
Register for webinar about Norwegian Campaign App
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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 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.
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Campaign Handbook
Webinar on small donations available now!
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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 or sign up for the Campaign Handbook (available for EGP partners and Green Parties’ members).
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News from our member parties
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Estonia
For a more sustainable and just Estonia
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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.
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Germany
Berlin Greens head-to-head with social democrats
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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.
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Spain
New progressive policies in Spain
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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.
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tilt! - The ChangeMaking Network
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Time for a 4-day work week
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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!
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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. Find out more here. 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…
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