On the 27th and 28th of March the European Green Party (EGP) will host the 3rd EGP Election Congress in Brussels, Belgium. This event will see Greens from all over Europe and beyond gathering to witness the launch of the overarching European campaign for the European Parliament Elections. The Congress will be held within the European Parliament itself, which as the political heart of the European Union represents the direct link between Europe’s politicians and its citizens.

The two day long event will be a great opportunity to look ahead to the upcoming European Elections and focus on our common Green values. In times where sustainable development, social justice and environmental protection have become familiar catchwords in the rhetoric of politicians from left to right, we really need to emphasise what sets us apart. For us these terms do not represent secondary considerations, but the fundamental values which form the basis of our policy. And the basis for a greener and stronger European society.

The Congress will feature keynote speeches from European politicians as well as international green VIPs on the current economic crisis, the threats posed by climate change, and our call for a "Green New Deal" for Europe. We will also be presenting the new 2009 Election Manifesto, which captures our green values in a single document, to the general public for the first time. Finally, all participants will be invited to attend the debate session and signature ceremony, which initiates the next step - how we will make it all happen! And after all the hard work and debate, everyone will get the chance to celebrate and network more informally at the concert and party to be held at Tour & Taxis on Saturday night.

We invite all interested citizens, business stakeholders, politicians and activists to join us in Brussels on the 27th and 28th to kick off the European Election campaign together. Think big, vote green!

For more detailed information on the European Green Party congress, please download the programme here.

To register for this event, please follow the following quick registration procedure.