The Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW) has not usually enjoyed the support that may be found on the continent, in Germany or Sweden. They have but one representative in the Commons, one in the Lords, three MEPs and local councillors. Yet bad news has been kind to the Greens in recent months. The…
Author: harriet
Remembrance, recognition and identity: A German hindsight 70 years later
By Paul F., Grüne Jugend 70 years after the liberation of Auschwitz, Germany is far from having an open and tolerant society: many people want to leave the country’s dark history behind, right-wing movements are on the verge of entering the German Parliament (1), and the head of the Rhineland-Palatinate CDU (a regional branch…
Germany – Champion of Remembrance? – An German hindsight 70 years later
By Jamila Schäfer, Member of the Executive Committee of Grüne Jugend, Germany “A new categorical imperative has been imposed by Hitler upon unfree mankind: to arrange their thoughts and actions so that Auschwitz will not repeat itself, so that nothing similar will happen,” says philosopher Adorno in his book “Negative Dialectics.” According to this imperative,…
Ecosprinter speaks to the Spokespeople
Ecosprinter recently interviewed FYEG’s spokespeople, Krassina and Micha, about their experience representing young greens across Europe. Over the last year they have been tirelessly campaigning for youth candidates in the European elections – starting with the Green Primary – as well as continuing FYEG’s working group activity and coordination amongst its member organisations. What…
Lima calling: The 20th World Climate Summit through the eyes of a Belgian youth delegate
Hello everyone, I’m Joey, one of the two Belgian Youth Delegates to the 20th World Climate Summit (COP20) in Lima, Peru. You are probably aware of the attendance of big bunch of world leaders meeting here in Peru to discuss a global climate change agreement. As a youth delegate, my duty is to represent young people…