Putin's war marks a turning point in our history, shaking the foundations of our energy and security policy as well as our foreign relations. On 3-5 June, at the 35th European Green Party Council, the Greens will gather in Riga, Latvia, to discuss our security strategy, the just transition, energy for all, and much more.

The 35th European Green Party Council which will be held on 3-5 June in Riga, Latvia, is fast approaching! This Council's resolutions, which put into writing our common positions and are voted on at the event, tackle topics that are on the forefront of the Green agenda.Draft resolutions, tabled by member parties and groups across Europe, are summarised in this article. 

On 3 May 2022, the European Parliament adopted a position on transnational lists with large majority within a major reform of EU electoral law! They would contribute to the creation of a truly European political system with European constituents that would sit alongside the existing constituencies of Member States.

Greens in government in Belgium, Germany and Ireland have worked on unprecedented energy packages to secure energy independence and fast-track the green transition. These packages battle rising energy bills, enhance energy efficiency, invest in renewables and phase out fossil fuels.

At the Greening from the Ground Up Conference on 7-8 May in Valencia, mayors and local councillors got together to exchange best practices and experiences towards building more resilient municipalities and regions - signing a pledge signalling their commitment!

As part of the Green Screen project, which engages citizens in contemporary issues through films and debates, we explored Ukraine's fight for sovereignty. This month, we featured the film 'Maidan' and held a debate on the Maidan Revolution and the political and social demands of the people of Ukraine.

As part of the Green Screen project, which engages citizens in contemporary issues through films and debates, we explored the history of women's rights. This month, we featured the film 'Woman' and held a debate on the progress that has been made concerning women's rights and the challenges that remain today.

The European Green family condemns President Putin’s war against Ukraine in the strongest way possible. Russia’s full-fledged invasion constitutes an outright attack on Ukraine’s sovereignty and
is a flagrant violation of international law.

Putin's announcement about the recognition of contested regions Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine as so-called independent states is a clear attack on Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Greens across Europe see this as an escalation of the conflict and a clear violation of the Minsk Agreements and international law.