Energy prices keep going up because of our reliance on fossil fuels. But there's a solution: ending our dependence on fossil energy and investing in clean, cheap renewables. The Greens are fighting to improve energy access in Austria, Belgium, Germany and Ireland because we believe everyone has a right to clean and affordable energy.

The controversial Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics will begin on Friday amid the deteriorating human rights situation in China. Green politicians are supporting the boycott of the event and calling for an end to forced labour and other human rights abuses.

As part of the Green Screen project, which engages citizens in contemporary issues through films and debates, we explored public private partnerships and the controversial role of the World Economic Forum. This month, we featured the film 'The Forum' and held a debate on how to find global solutions to global problems.

As part of the Green Screen project, which engages citizens in contemporary issues through films and debates, we explored how the Global Youth Climate Movement has been instrumental in bringing the climate fight to the forefront of public attention. This month, we featured the film 'Youth Unstoppable' and held a debate on today's climate challenges.

The German Greens had historic results in the federal election in Germany held in September 2021, with 14.8% of the vote! They secured the strongest gains (+5.8%) compared to other parties, almost doubling their vote share from the previous 2017 election and obtaining 118 seats in the Parliament. They also had the best results among young voters, with 22% of those under 30 voting for the Greens.

The 34th European Green Party Council was held on 1 - 4 December 2021. It brough together the Green family to discuss our resolutions and plans for 2022. With our member parties, we will continue to invest in actions that take us a step closer to our vision of a Greener Europe!

As part of the Green Screen project, which engages citizens in contemporary issues through films and debates, we explored how democracy can be enhanced and how citizens can claim their rights when it is not upheld. This month, we featured the film 'the 8th' and held a debate on the rule of law.

The 34th European Green Party Council happening on 1-4 December is fast-approaching! Our resolutions put into writing our common positions after in-depth discussions among the Greens and are voted on by the EGP full member parties at our Councils.

Green leaders gathered in Glasgow for COP26, the climate summit that coordinates the global response to the climate crisis. For the first time, over 100 Greens including young climate activists and members of the Global South were part of the observer delegations, and 7 Green climate ministers were part of the negotiations.