Ciarán Cuffe, co-chair of the European Green Party, said: 'The pressure from the far right, the climate emergency, rising inequality, the cost of living and threats to democracy all demand a bold and coherent green response, as well as a European Union that is more united than ever. More than 40 party leaders belonging to the Green family will discuss our ambitious plans to make the socially just transition a reality, reduce inequalities and strengthen the EU's global role.”
Vula Tsetsi, co-chair of the European Green Party, said: 'The Greens continue to push back against efforts — especially by the far right and their enablers in the European People's Party — to dismantle the Green Deal. European Commission data showed that climate action works and leads to lower emissions – stopping now would be a massive mistake. The targets for 2040 must be as ambitious as ever while ensuring that citizens and companies are supported through a fair and socially just transition.”
The Green Leadership Council will discuss the rise of far right and authoritarianism around the world and in Europe. As a clear sign of our commitment to freedom in the face of the far right, the European Green Party co-chairs, Vula Tsetsi and Ciarán Cuffe, will propose that party leaders join a large delegation of green representatives, both national and European, at the Budapest Pride on 28 June. This will see us stand united with the LGBTQI+ community and democratic forces in Hungary, including the green mayor of Budapest, Gergely Karácsony, who is courageously opposing the Orbán regime.
Party leaders will also discuss the deteriorating situation in the Middle East. Earlier this year, the European Green Party called on the European Commission to immediately suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement and impose an embargo on exports of arms and equipment used to fuel the war in Gaza and the expansion of illegal settlements. The Greens support Ukraine's struggle for freedom, self-determination, and just and lasting peace. While the Trump administration is turning its back on its allies, the time has come for the EU to deepen its integration, including by strengthening security cooperation and working towards a cohesive foreign and defence policy.
Green Party leaders are encouraged by the momentum and positive results of recent elections. This includes the re-election of Tomislav Tomašević as Mayor of Zagreb, the increase in the number of Green MPs in Portugal's elections, and last Saturday's election results in Latvia, where the Progresīvie party is now in pole position to propose the mayor of Riga. This shows that courage, integrity and climate leadership continue to mobilise voters.
