Networks and Working Groups

 

Networks

 

Balkan Network

The network supports the development of the Green movement in the Balkan region.

It organises events and discussions, supports cooperation, and promotes networking with other Green stakeholders in Europe.

If you want to participate in the Balkan Network, contact us on networks@europeangreens.eu and get involved.

 

Gender Network

The network focuses on issues related to women’s rights and gender equality.

It supports Greens across Europe that are working on these issues by strengthening communication and cooperation between Green Parties, the FEMM Committee (Women’s Rights and Gender Equality) of the European Parliament, and civil society.

If you want to participate in the Gender Network, contact us on networks@europeangreens.eu and get involved.

 

Individual Supporters & Activists Network

Apart from working with our Member Parties, we also welcome individual activists who wish to support Green policies.

By connecting people with each other through our party’s channels, the network aims to encourage cross-border activity to promote the exchange of practices and views on a truly European scale. 

If you want to help us build this new network and take part from the very beginning, please send an email to activists@europeangreens.eu. We will keep you informed about the progress of the network and take on board your contributions for a successful start to this journey.

 

LGBTIQ Network

The network, also known as the European Queer Greens, gathers members of Green Parties who are interested in working on LGBTIQ rights on a European level. 

It provides a platform for debate, discussion, mutual support and communication with Green stakeholders in Europe.

If you want to participate in the LGBTIQ Network, contact us on network@europeangreens.eu and get involved. 

 

Local Councillors Network

The network provides a platform for Green Councillors that work on a local or regional level to share their experiences and best practices. 

It regularly organises the popular Green Cities Conference, which brings together local councillors from across Europe’s cities in order to provide Green answers to the common issues they face in the field.

If you want to participate in the Local Councillors Network, contact us on network@europeangreens.eu and get involved.

 

Seniors Network

The network, also known as the European Network of Green Seniors, brings experienced Greens from across Europe together, and aims to provide a discussion platform for the political questions that concern elderly people.

The network engages in debates that touch on a wide variety of topics, ranging from pensions to the influence of climate change on the elderly, and more.

If you want to participate in the Seniors Network, contact us on network@europeangreens.eu and get involved.

 

Working Groups

 

Foreign & Security Policy Working Group

The working group develops common Green positions and actions in terms of foreign and security policy.

It is made up of national representatives appointed by our Member Parties and foreign affairs advisors from the Greens-EFA group in the European Parliament. Oftentimes, external experts are also invited to the discussions to have a more detailed picture of certain issues.

The group meets on an ad hoc basis depending on needs that are determined by current affairs. These meetings are restricted to the above mentioned permanent members of the group. Meetings are also hosted at every Council of the European Green Party, and these are accessible to all event participants.

Current chairs of the Foreign & Security Policy Working Group:

• Reinhard Bütikofer (Co-chair)
• Oras Tynkkynen (Committee member)

 

Future of Europe Working Group

The working group creates a space for inclusive discussions on the future of the European project.

It covers topics such as what it means to be European, what the current state of the European Union is, and what Greens can do to contribute to shaping its future. 

Its aim is to sustain in-depth discussions on the challenges related to Europe’s integration process. This is done while elaborating and further defining the position of the European Green Party on the matter.

The working group meets approximately four times a year and includes the participation of external experts. Furthermore, it organises public events at least once a year.

Current chairs of the Future of Europe Working Group:

• Monica Frassoni (Co-chair)
• Gwendoline Delbos-Corfield (Committee member)

 

Trade Working Group

The working group shares information related to trade policies adopted by the Member Parties and the Greens-EFA group in the European Parliament. It also organises discussions with trade experts from other organisations, to define common initiatives.

It is made up of national representatives appointed by the Member Parties, who are joined by trade advisors from the Greens-EFA group in the European Parliament.

The group meets on an ad hoc basis depending on temporal needs. These meetings are restricted to the above mentioned permanent members of the working group. Meetings are also hosted at every Council of the European Green Party, and these are accessible to all event participants.

Current chair of the Trade Working Group:

• Reinhard Bütikofer (Co-chair)