Press Release: EGP withdraws recognition of Mexican Green Party as part of the Green Family

Following the initiative taken by the Partido Verde Ecologista de México (PVEM) in the Mexican Parliament to re-introduce the death penalty, the European Green Party has withdrawn its recognition of the PVEM as a Green Party.

EU MUST NOT ALLOW SLOVAKIA TO RESTART EXTREMELY DANGEROUS NUCLEAR REACTOR AT JASLOVSKE BOHUNICE

EU must not allow lives of millions of EU citizens to be put in danger

European Greens reiterate demand for a full and immediate ceasefire in Gaza

EU must continue to play leading role in ending conflict

Current Gas Supply Crisis Shows Need For Transition To Renewable Energy

EU needs to make major investments in renewables

EGP CONDEMNS ESCALATION OF VIOLENCE IN GAZA AND CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE

The Spokespersons of the European Green Party today condemned in the strongest terms the escalation of violence in Gaza in the past 4 days and called for an immediate ceasefire.

EGP outlines expectations of Czech Presidency of EU

The Spokespersons of the European Green Party today outlined their demands for the Czech presidency of the EU which starts on January 1st 2009.

EU leaders in shameful retreat on climate package

EU Council has agreed to weak compromise which threatens EU’s credibility

Situation in Greece the result of general crisis arising from maladministration by the Greek Government

The Spokespersons of the European Green Party have said that an enduring political solution must be found to the ongoing civil unrest and violence in Greece.

60th Anniversary Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The EU must do more to defend human rights in EU and beyond

IRISH FOOD SCARE SHOWS NEED FOR BETTER REGULATION AND LABELLING OF ANIMAL FEED PRODUCTS

The Spokespersons of the EGP said today that the contaminated pork scare in Ireland is evidence of the urgent need for improvements to be made to the labelling and regulation of animal feed products such as those currently being proposed by the Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament.

“COUNTDOWN FOR A NEW CLIMATE DEAL”

EGP COMMON ACTION IN 16 COUNTRIES CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION

Member Parties of the European Green Party in 16 countries (15 EU Member States and Norway) are taking part in an EGP Common Action which is designed to coincide with the UN climate negotiations taking place in Poznan, Poland from December 1st to 12th.

G20 SUMMIT AVOIDS TAKING TOUGH DECISIONS WHICH FINANCIAL CRISIS REQUIRES

We need a Green New Deal!

EU MEMBER STATES MUST TAKE EFFECTIVE ACTION TO TACKLE FINANCIAL CRISIS

EU leaders must counter root causes of economic, ecological and food crises

US ELECTION RESULT IS A VICTORY OF HOPE OVER FEAR

Barack Obama’s presidency is opportunity for new era for transatlantic relations

EU Member States Must Not Be Allowed to Water Down Climate and Energy Package

The Spokespersons of the European Green Party have severely criticised several EU Member States for attempting to backtrack on many of the key CO2 emission reduction targets contained in the EU’s climate and energy package.

European Greens Council proposes "Putting capitalism on a green leash"

The 9th Council of the European Greens in Montreuil in Paris has ended after adopting important policy papers and resolutions on a wide range of key topics, including concrete Green proposals regarding the current global financial crisis and Social Policy.

EGP COUNCIL MEETING IN MONTREUIL,PARIS, 10th to 12th October 2008

Council to focus on Campaign for 2009 European Elections

Parliamentary elections in Belarus were neither free nor democratic

OSCE Report says elections fell short of democratic standards

European Greens congratulate Austrian Greens for standing up to far right in General Election Campaign

Greens' positive campaign in stark contrast to other parties' scaremongering

Bavarian Greens achieve best ever result in regional elections

Greens in Bavaria have played key role in changing political landscape

UN Report offers further evidence of opportunities to create millions of green jobs

EU must invest much more now in renewables

EUROPEAN GREENS SUPPORT AUSTRIAN GREENS IN ELECTION ON SEPTEMBER 28th

The European Green Party today called on Austrian voters to vote for the Austrian Green Party in the upcoming General election on Sunday 28th October.

European Greens call for greater regulation of the financial markets

Current system of self-regulation of markets completely inadequate

Declaración del Partido Verde Europeo sobre Bolivia

European Greens call for respect for democratic process in Bolivia

EGP supports Bolivia’s government and condemns violent attempts to destabilise country

The European Green Party today expressed their support for the democratically elected government of Bolivia and urged all political parties in Bolivia to desist from inciting the violence which has resulted in at least 30 deaths in the past few days, mainly in the Pando region.

European Greens Support Slovenian Member Party SMS in Parliamentary Elections on 21st September

The European Green Party today urged Slovenian voters to vote for the EGP's member party , Stranka Mladih Slovenije (SMS), in the upcoming parliamentary election on Sunday 21st September.

Austrian Green Protest against US-India Agreement

EGP co-spokesperson Ulrike Lunacek took part in a protest in Vienna on 4/9 against the US-India Agreement. This agreement would make nuclear trade with India possible, even though India has not yet signed several important international arms control agreements.

European Greens demand that EU takes a tough and unified stance in relation to Russia at emergency summit

The European Green Party today said that EU leaders meeting next Monday, September 1st , in Brussels must take a tough and unified stance in relation to Russia.

Olympics characterised by broken promises to respect human rights

International pressure and media scrutiny must be kept up after Olympics

EU must play active role in ensuring peaceful future for Georgia and Caucasus region

The European Green Party today said that the EU must keep its promise to engage fully in efforts to put an end to the conflict in Georgia and ensure that the democratic and human rights of all the peoples of Georgia and the Caucasus are fully respected.

EUROPEAN GREENS URGE RUSSIA AND GEORGIA TO STOP THE BLOODSHED IN GEORGIA

Appalled by the recent armed conflict in Georgia and its spate of civilian victims, the European Greens are urging both sides to cease armed operations.

EUROPEAN GREENS CRITICISE EU LEADERS ATTENDING BEIJING OLYMPICS OPENING CEREMONY

The Spokespersons of the European Green Party have criticised the leaders of EU Member States who are due to attend the opening ceremony on 8th August 2008.

EUROPEAN GREEN PARTY WELCOMES ICC’s INDICTMENT OF SUDANESE PRESIDENT OMAR al-BASHIR

ICC move represents significant blow against culture of impunity

EU MUST ENSURE RUSSIA LIVES UP TO ITS COMMITMENTS ON HUMAN RIGHTS

EU must support those defending human rights in Russia

EUROPEAN GREENS WELCOME EXTENSION OF PROTECTION FROM DISCRIMINATION

Directive means progress towards ending discrimination

EUROPEAN GREENS DELIGHTED THAT INGRID BETANCOURT IS FREE AND INTEND TO INVITE HER TO EGP COUNCIL IN PARIS

Colombian Green Party's former presidential candidate is freed after 6 year ordeal

European Green Party calls for a democratic and peaceful solution to the current crisis in Zimbabwe

African nations and UN must act urgently

EU needs real solutions, not just temporary or makeshift measures

EGP Reaction to EU Council Meeting

European Greens condemn European Parliament’s adoption of Return Directive

The European Greens today expressed their bitter disappointment at the European Parliament’s “shameful” adoption of the Return Directive. Commenting on the vote.

Irish NO Vote should not be allowed to stop progress for all of EU

EU should work to deliver a “EUROPEAN DEMOCRACY ACT”

The EGP has said that the Irish NO vote in the referendum on the Lisbon Treaty should not be allowed to prevent the EU from renewing its impetus and acting decisively to counter the key challenges facing it like climate change, the global energy crisis and the threat of an economic downturn.

Bush is on way out but issues will remain

The EGP has said that the EU-US Summit in Slovenia has shown that EU and US leaders make a much greater effort if they are not to waste the opportunity for an improvement in transatlantic relations offered by the prospect of a new US administration after November’s presidential election.

Ireland must remain a committed European nation

Environment Minister John Gormley said that Ireland has benefited from being an member of the EU, and that anything but a Yes vote in the referendum on the Lisbon Treaty would reduce Irish influence in Brussels and jeopardise its reputation as being a committed and constructive European nation.

Empty Words on Empty Plates: European Greens criticise "shameful" results of FAO Summit in Rome

The European Greens have criticised the world's leaders, including the representatives of EU member states, for failing to reach effective consensus on how to tackle the current and worsening global food crisis at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Summit which ended in Rome on Thursday.

EU-LATIN AMERICA SUMMIT SHOWS EU LEADERS ARE IN DENIAL ABOUT AGROFUELS

GOVERNMENTS IN EU AND AMERICAS SHOULD IMPLEMENT REAL SOLUTIONS TO FOOD CRISIS

Following the “disappointing” conclusion of the EU-Latin America & Caribbean summit in Lima, Peru at the weekend, the Spokespersons of the EGP have called on the governments of both regions to show much more commitment than they have done up now in implementing sustainable and effective solutions.

GLOBAL GREENS 2008 conference a great success

European Greens offer to hold next Global Greens in Europe in 2013

After 4 days of lively debates, working groups on a wide range of issues and policy areas and votes on several important declarations and resolutions, the Global Greens 2nd Congress in São Paulo, Brazil has ended.

GLOBAL GREENS CONGRESS 2008 DEDICATED TO INGRID BETANCOURT

On the second day of the Global Greens 2008 Congress in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Greens from around 80 countries and from every continent have taken part in a special event dedicated to Ingrid Betancourt

EUROPEAN GREENS LOOKING FORWARD TO 2nd GLOBAL GREENS CONGRESS IN SAO PAULO, BRAZIL, MAY 1st to 4th

Global Greens to adopt world climate change action plan and formulate green strategy to tackle global food crisis

GLOBAL GREENS TO ADOPT WORLD CLIMATE ACTION PLAN IN SAO PAULO

MEDIA INVITATION GLOBAL GREENS 2008 CONGRESS SAO PAULO 1st to 4th May 2008

Barroso Must Keep His word on Anti-Discrimination Directive

Proposed anti-discrimination directive must not be weakened

EUROPEAN GREEN PARTY COMMON ACTION IN 11 COUNTRIES on 25th and 26th APRIL 2008

“The Only Safe Nuclear Reactor? The Sun! Yes to Renewables, No to Nuclear.”

European Greens Council makes great progress on preparation of 2009 European Parliament election campaign

The 8th Council of the European Green Party in Ljubljana has ended after 3 days of lively debates and discussion among 250 delegates from 35 member parties, focussing in particular on the preparation of the EGP´s Common Campaign for the European Parliament Election in 2009.

EGP calls on Kenyan authorities to ensure adequate protection for Wangari Maathai

Nobel Peace Laureate has received several death threats

European Greens preparing for an exciting Council

EGP meeting will focus on the political role of the Greens in Europe

European Greens congratulate les Verts on good results in 2nd round of municipal elections

French Greens' result is an important step in process of renewal

EU must react firmly to China’s repression of protests in Tibet

EU must urge China to allow independent UN investigation

EU Spring Summit is yet another missed opportunity

EU leaders lack courage and foresight to set an unconditional 30% reduction in CO2 emissions

European Greens demand EU stops allowing deportations of gay and lesbian Iranian Citizens

Mehdi Kazemi and Pegah Emambakhsh must not be sent to their death in Iran

European Greens urge EU leaders to resist pressure to water down climate change policies

EU Summit must not result in EU backpedalling on its commitments

European Greens congratulate French greens on good showing in first round of municipal elections

EGP urges voters to support les Verts in second round on 16th March

European Greens support French Green Party in municipal elections on March 9th and 16th

les Verts make a real difference through their work in councils throughout France

European Greens support Alternattiva Demokratika in Maltese elections

Malta needs a third party in parliament

European Greens support International Day of Action for all victims of armed conflict in Colombia

EU must do more to help bring find political solution to violence in Colombia

European Greens denounce use of violence by Armenian Authorities resulting in eight deaths

EGP welcomes attempts by EU to find peaceful solution to political crisis

Russian Presidential Election will be neither fair nor democratic

EGP condemns attacks on media freedom and harassment of opposition

EU must stop funding environmentally damaging projects in Central and Eastern Europe

EGP responds to new report by Bankwatch and Friends of the Earth Europe

Election of New President in Cyprus Offers Real Hope of Speedy Resumption of Talks Between The Two Communities

EU must use its influence to break the deadlock

EU must make considerable investments to ensure that Kosovo is able to make democratic and economic progress

EGP laments lack of unity within EU

US plans for Missile Defence System in Czech Republic and Poland must be discussed at EU level

Member States must discuss this crucial issue at next Council Meetings

European Greens Express Support for Italian Greens and Pay Tribute to their Achievements in Government

EGP says it is important for Italy and EU that Greens can continue their work in next government

Commission’s Climate and Energy Package Lacks Ambition Although It Has Some Good Points

20 % Reduction in CO2 emissions by 2020 will not enable us to combat climate change

63% of Irish Greens vote in favour of EU Reform Treaty

Irish Green Ministers and MPs will campaign for "Yes" vote in referendum

French Government's ban on strain of GM corn is important step in right direction

EU Commission must now stand up to bullying from multinationals

Release of Clara Rojas and Consuelo Gonzalez must be followed by release of all hostages in Colombia

The EGP calls on the EU to press for a political solution to end conflict in Colombia and secure the release of all hostages and political prisoners

European Greens Condemn UK Government’s Plans for New Generation of Nuclear Facilities.

Even 10 new reactors would only deliver a 4% cut in Carbon emissions!

The Spokespersons of the European Green Party have criticised the decision announced by the UK government on 10th January to allow the construction of a new generation of nuclear power stations as irresponsible, dangerous and based on a series of false arguments.

Presidential Elections in Georgia show that there are serious flaws in the electoral system which must be urgently corrected

The Spokespersons of the European Green Party today gave their evaluation of the Presidential Election held in Georgia on Saturday January 5th 2008.

Government And Opposition Politicians in Kenya Must Urgently Engage In Dialogue

EGP Supports Peace Initiative of Professor Wangari Maathai and others which aims to end political violence in Kenya

EUROPEAN GREENS CONDEMN EXPULSION OF JOURNALIST NATALIA MORAR FROM RUSSIA

The Russian authorities’ expulsion of a journalist who had written articles criticising the government of President Putin was a blatant violation of press freedom and further evidence of the undemocratic and repressive tendencies of Putin’s government.v

EUROPEAN GREENS WELCOME EXTENSION OF SCHENGEN ZONE TO INCLUDE 9 NEW COUNTRIES

EU must ensure though that countries to the east of the New Schengen zone are not excluded!

The Spokespersons of the European Green Party have welcomed the extension of the Schengen Zone which will be extended on Friday 21st December to include 9 countries which joined the European Union in 2004.

European Greens reiterate demand for immediate release of all Colombian hostages

The EGP welcomed reports that the FARC guerrilla in Colombia is to release 3 hostages, including Clara Rojas and her son Emmanuel. However, the Spokespersons hope that the release happens very soon and is followed by the release of all of the hostages held by FARC, including Ingrid Betancourt.

EUROPEAN GREENS ORGANISE COMMON ACTION ON DECEMBER 18th, International Migrants' Day

Green Parties in 10 Countries plan actions calling for more humane treatment of irregular migrants, asylum seekers and refugees

BALI ROADMAP LACKS SENSE OF URGENCY AND AMBITION

European Greens will keep up the pressure on the EU to ensure it implements necessary targets

Lisbon Treaty

Committee of European Green Party publishes position paper on EU reform treaty

European Green Party congratulate Al Gore and IPCC on the occasion of Nobel Peace Prize Presentation

The EGP congratulated Al Gore and the representatives of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) for winning this year’s Nobel peace prize, ahead of the official presentation of the prize which will take place in Oslo, Norway, on Monday 10th December.

EUROPEAN GREENS SUPPORT GLOBAL CALL TO ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Global Greens to present Declaration at UN Talks in Bali

European Greens demand stronger EU support for Georgian free media and elections

"It is vitally important for Georgian democracy that the TV Channel “Imedi” is immediately allowed to broadcast again and that more EU Long-Term Election Observers are sent to Georgia," says Ulrike Lunacek at the end of the EGP Committee's visit to the South Caucasian country.

European Greens say Russian elections were unfair and undemocratic and that the EU must react strongly

The Spokespersons of the European Green Party today said that Russia’s parliamentary election, held on Sunday 2nd December was far removed from being either fair or democratic and that the EU must make this point very clearly to the government of President Vladimir Putin.

EGP Committee to take part in Caucasus Regional Conference on Post-Soviet Democracy in Tbilisi

The Committee of the European Green Party will be in Tbilisi, Georgia from Thursday 29th to Tuesday December 4th. During their visit, the Committee members will take part in a Regional Conference with the theme of “Post Soviet States-a difficult path towards democracy”.

European Greens congratulate Australian Greens for good election result

The Spokespersons of the European Green Party today congratulated the Australian Greens for achieving an excellent result in the country’s Federal Election held on Saturday 24th November.

European Greens support Partidul Verde in European Parliament Elections

The Spokespersons of the European Green Party today expressed their support for their member party in Romania, Partidul Verde, in the elections to the European Parliament which take place on Sunday 25th November.

European Greens Support Zelena Lista in Croatian Elections

Zelena Lista is the new politicial option in Croatia

EGP Spokespersons call on Croatian voters to vote for Zelena Lista

European Greens respond to the IPCC’s final and most powerful report

Political leaders have all the information they need and no excuses left: Now they must act!

EGP Spokespersons congratulate SF for more than doubling their number of seats in Danish parliament

The Spokespersons of the European Green Party today warmly congratulated their observer party in Denmark, SF ( Socialistisk Folkeparti) for achieving a fantastic result in Denmark’s parliamentary election on Tuesday 13th November.

EGP Spokespersons insist State of Emergency in Georgia is immediately lifted

New date for the Presidential Election is not the democratic concession it appears to be

EGP Co-Spokespersons say that current crisis related to Italy’s Romanian community must be resolved quickly

Racist rhetoric and rushed through legislation risks provoking backlash against Italy’s Romanian community

EGP Co-Spokespersons Support SF in Danish Elections

The Spokespersons of the European Green Party today expressed their enthusiastic support for SF (Socialistisk Folkeparti), which has observer status within the EGP, in the upcoming parliamentary election in Denmark on Tuesday 13th November.

EGP Co-Spokesperson Ulrike Lunacek ends visit to Moscow

Grenelle of the Environment must be followed by real action

The EGP today gave a mixed reaction to the conclusions of the “Grenelle of the Environment”, the forum of French environmentalists, business representatives and trade unions convened by Nicolas Sarkozy, with the aim of reaching agreement on ways of combating climate change.”

Bulgarian Authorities Must Immediately Stop Illegal Construction in Rila Park

The Spokespersons of the European Green Party today gave their enthusiastic support to the Bulgarian Green Party in their campaign against the illegal construction project which is currently underway in the Rila National Park in Bulgaria.

EU leaders must take tough stance on human rights at EU-Russia Summit

The Spokespersons of the European Green Party have outlined what they considered to be the key areas where significant progress has to be made if today’s EU-Russia Summit in the Portuguese town of Mafra is to be considered a success.

Greens make progress in elections in Switzerland, Slovenia and Poland

The Spokespersons of the European Green Party today reacted positively to election results in Switzerland, Poland and Slovenia, all of which saw Greens make progress, although in very different contexts.