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Res 1. : EUROPE IS NOT FOR SALE – For a sovereign, just and democratic Europe
Main body
Europe was built on a promise of peace, democracy and solidarity. A promise to
overcome division, protect fundamental rights and build a future of shared
prosperity. Today, climate disasters, rising cost of living, a housing crisis
and war threaten this promise.
Yet when Europe needs solidarity and action, the far right and conservative
forces undermine its independence. They claim to defend sovereignty while
serving fossil fuel lobbies and authoritarian regimes. They claim to protect
people while putting profits before homes and public services. They claim to
defend democracy while siding with tech oligarchs and scapegoating minorities.
Conservatives increasingly enable the far right.
Europe’s values, democracy and sovereignty are not for sale. Ahead of crucial
election years, it is our responsibility to stand up for Europe. Democratic
victories in Hungary and Serbia show that the far right can be defeated. There
is hope in Europe.
Demands
A Green vision for a sovereign Europe
We fight for an independent, democratic and sustainable Europe that puts people
and planet before profit.
We are fighting for a sovereign and sustainable Europe.
We demand investment in renewables, grids and energy efficiency to end fossil
fuel dependence, cut autocrats’ war funding, lower bills, and create quality
jobs. Europe must meet the Paris Agreement, protect and restore biodiversity,
guarantee clean air and water, and recognise the rights of nature.
We are fighting for an affordable and socially just Europe.
Homes are for living, not speculation. We demand affordable housing, investments
in public and cooperative housing, energy-efficient renovations and strong tools
for local authorities to tackle speculation. A just transition must deliver
renewable energy, energy communities, public transport, fair wages and social
protection. Essential services – from housing and energy to healthcare,
education, mobility and digital connectivity – must be guaranteed to all. No
child should be left without three meals a day. The wealthiest, multinationals
and major polluters must pay their fair share.
We are fighting for a strong and economically independent Europe.
We demand investment in green industries, sustainable infrastructure and a
circular economy that creates jobs and keeps value in Europe. European industry
must be protected from imports undermining environmental, social and labour
standards. We reject deregulation and a race to the bottom.
We are fighting for a safe and resilient Europe.
Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and hybrid threats require stronger
European cooperation on defence, deterrence, and preparedness. We stand with
Ukraine to defend its sovereignty and secure a just, lasting peace. As Europe's
security partnerships change, the EU must strengthen its capacity to protect its
people. Security also means resilience to climate disasters and cyberattacks,
and communities that withstand crises and recover together, as well as investing
in diplomacy and peacebuilding.
We are fighting for a democratic Europe.
We will defend democracy against authoritarianism, foreign interference and tech
oligarchs. Europe must enforce its digital rules and protect independent media,
civil society, privacy, digital freedoms and fair elections. Europe must
strengthen its technological independence and ensure AI serves people and
fundamental rights, not corporate interests. We defend women's rights,
reproductive freedom, LGBTIQ+ rights, and the rights of older people, persons
with disabilities and ethnic, national and regional minorities. We stand with
those resisting authoritarianism, from students in Serbia to political prisoners
and democratic opposition in Turkey.
We are fighting for a Europe that respects international law.
Human rights and international law must guide Europe's actions consistently. We
defend the self-determination of Palestinians and Israelis and demand an end to
the genocide against the Palestinian people, the protection of civilians and
unhindered humanitarian access. The EU must use its political and economic
leverage to uphold international law and support the International Court of
Justice and the International Criminal Court, including arrest warrants for
Netanyahu and Gallant. We call for an end to attacks on civilians and military
escalation in Iran, Lebanon and across the region, and respect for state
sovereignty and territorial integrity. We demand accountability for violations
of international law and civilian suffering, from Gaza to Sudan, Yemen and the
Democratic Republic of Congo.
Hope is Green
Across Europe, Greens are proving another future is possible. Our advances in
Latvia, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom show the strength of our
vision. Green mayors and councillors, from Budapest and Copenhagen to Riga,
Zagreb, Munich and Lyon, are delivering on housing, public services, climate
adaptation and local democracy.
Citizens, civil society, feminist movements and young people are building
fairer, greener and more inclusive societies. Political leaders must support and
empower them. Europe's future belongs to its people. There is hope, and that
hope is Green.
We call on democratic and progressive forces to build a sovereign, socially just
and sustainable Europe, open to those who share our values, from Ukraine and the
Western Balkans to the UK.
We will fight for an independent Europe rooted in compassion, co-operation and
strength. Europe is not for sale.
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