For decades, Palestinians in Tulkram in the occupied West Bank have suffered polluted land, toxic waste, and recurring fires from an Israeli industrial settlement. And yet, Europe maintains ties with the companies operating there. Is this tantamount to complicity?

Football is often called the world's game. But whose game is it becoming? As the 2026 World Cup unfolds, we spoke to political scientist Cas Mudde about how football offers a revealing lens through which to understand politics, identity, and globalisation:

What does a family look like in the 21st century? Journalist Adrian Burtin explores how LGBTQIA+ experiences may offer insights into how we think about family today:

Jörg Tremmel and Lena Winzer scrutinise the European Commission’s new Strategy on Intergenerational Fairness, the first EU-wide framework attempting to systematically address the balance of responsibilities and opportunities across generations:

Our summer edition, Life Lines: Navigating Demographic Shifts, is out now. Read the articles online, and subscribe to support the Green European Journal and receive two print editions per year delivered directly to your door :

Between those calling Africa’s population a “demographic dividend” and alarmist predictions of a “youth bulge” or “time bomb”, a crucial voice remains noticeably absent: that of young Africans themselves. What kind of future is being imagined for Africa, and who gets to define it?

As “return hubs” and border externalisation become increasingly normalised across Europe, former Green MEP Judith Sargentini reflects on how migration debates reached their current deadlock and what a genuinely green approach to migration could look like. Full interview here:

In September 2025, Nepal saw one of the most remarkable youth movements in recent history. In his exciting account, journalist Samik Kharel takes us through how digital organising helped young Nepalis bring down their government in just 48 hours. But what awaits the country now?

As Europe’s populations age, electorates increasingly favour policies geared towards the present rather than the future. Journalist Ben Wray asks a critical question: are we headed towards a clash of generations? Read the full article online:

The new edition of the Green European Journal, Life Lines: Navigating Demographic Shifts, explores how demographic change is transforming politics, and why navigating these shifts requires more than fear-driven narratives or simplistic solutions. Launching 10 June with selected articles online:

Children will live longest with the consequences of climate breakdown, conflict, debt, and political decisions made today, yet they are excluded from voting. Could ageless suffrage make democracies more representative and future-oriented? Read the full article here:

Since 2019, civil society organisations have served as a democratic opposition to Greece’s illiberal turn. But how long can they withstand systemic repression? Vouliwatch's Stefanos Loukopoulos argues stubbornness and solidarity can't replace structural backing:

78 years ago, over 750,000 Palestinians were expelled from their homes. The Nakba, Arabic for "catastrophe", has never ended. In the face of such blatant impunity, despair is easy. But political sociologist Jérôme Heurtaux argues that the work of monitoring, documenting, and reporting is not in vain

Elections in the UK have delivered historical wins for right-wing Reform and the Greens. Scottish Journalist Adam Ramsay argues they also point to another, less discussed shift: the growing support for independence among the Union’s smaller members. Read the full piece on our website:

Climate activism is often imagined as the domain of the young, yet research tells a different story. As Europe ages, could an older demographic reshape how climate action is understood and mobilised? Read Simon Feisthauer Fournet's full piece on our website:

The attempt to restart democracy in Hungary stands a better chance of success than at any time since 1989. But as Tisza inherits an architecture geared towards unlimited power, can Péter Magyar steer the country in the right direction? Read the full piece on our website:

What economics cannot price, it does not value – care relationships and reproductive work included. And yet, their absence shakes the very societal foundations that make economic activities possible Read the full interview with feminist economist Emma Holten here:

A growing number of countries in Europe and beyond are pushing to ban children from social media as the harmful effects of these platforms become undeniable. Yet critics argue that keeping minors out of social media is an ineffective solution to a problem that affects adults, too.

Researchers have linked pesticides with Parkinson’s disease for decades, but EU authorisation bodies have failed to take meaningful action. Why is the EU turning a blind eye to mounting scientific evidence? Read Dirk de Bekker’s investigation:

Across Europe, wealth redistribution and affordability top citizens’ concerns. Voters’ shifting priorities reflect a frustration neither the centrist consensus nor the far right has fully owned. Could this be an opening for progressive politics?

40 years after Chernobyl, a Russian state enterprise has become the world’s most active exporter of nuclear technology. But Rosatom does more than build reactors: it launches sophisticated “public acceptance” strategies, often entrenching censorship and eschewing oversight.

Special rapporteurs on Hungary's rule of law look back on years of pushing EU institutions to act. Dive into their experience in protecting democracy, the legacy of their work, and how Orbán has contributed to shaping Europe’s far right and its approach to the Union, on our wesbite:

Israel’s war on Gaza has laid bare the limitations of the rules-based world order when the powers supposed to uphold it turn a blind eye or actively support its violations. And yet, international law remains an important tool of protest, condemnation, and memory. Interview with Jérôme Heurtaux:

After a 16-year hold on power, Hungary’s Viktor Orbán has finally been voted out in a landslide victory for the opposition Tisza party. Which dynamics drove this political shift? Read this pre-election analysis from Hungarian political scientist Dániel Oross on our website:

Ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary election, a major scandal involving systemic pollution at a Samsung battery plant near Budapest has raised questions for the ruling Fidesz party. In response, the government has escalated the rhetoric of an already polarised election campaign. Full article:

Despite having a population of just two million, the outcome of Slovenia’s parliamentary election is likely to have ripple effects well beyond its borders. As he faces a formidable challenge, can prime minister Robert Golob break Slovenia’s incumbent curse? Full article:

The EU’s Citizens’ Energy Package is out, promising to multiply community energy tenfold by 2030. But without enforcement, will it empower citizens or just greenwash the status quo? Full analysis👇

Night rail travel remains riddled with problems: a messy booking system, old carriages, and last-minute cancellations. Can Europe address these issues and make night trains reliable and accessible? Read the full article👇

After 20 years as Green mayor of a former mining town, Jean-François Caron argues political ecology must move beyond its pioneer culture and become a force of bridge builders with a governing mindset.📖 Read the full interview👇

🆕The UK Green Party has just won Gorton and Denton, with Hannah Spencer elected new MP for the area. The surge is a result of decades of grassroots work, coupled with Zack Polanski’s successful campaign. Can this momentum reshape UK politics? Read more👇

As the energy transition accelerates, fault lines are emerging within the environmental movement itself. Could these internal conflicts contribute to a fairer transition rather than slow it down?

📢 Send us your pitches! Our next print edition will explore Europe’s new demographic reality. We are looking for... ✍️ Essays and interviews 📷 Photo essays 🖌️ Comics and graphic journalism 📖 Fiction and creative nonfiction ⏰ Deadline: 24 March 2026 Learn more👇

The EU’s trade deal with Mercosur has found renewed urgency due to tensions with the US. Critics worry about environmental impact and threats to farming, but the EU needs partners to boost its independence and resist economic pressure.

📢 We’re hiring! As Communications and Outreach Intern, you will support the creation and delivery of our journal’s digital communications by drafting social media content, preparing newsletters, and producing outreach materials. Apply by 27 February 2026👇 www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/call-for-com...

Can Europe bridge its North-South divide on defence? Latvian MEP Mārtiņš Staķis and Spanish theorist Carlos Pérez explore how progressives can move beyond the “realist iron cage” and find common ground on security. 🆕Now also available in Dutch - experience the full interview in your language👇

The healthcare sector is caught in a climate paradox: it is under increasing pressure from the impact of climate change on people’s health, yet it emitted nearly twice as much CO2 as aviation in 2020. Two Catalan hospitals are trying to change things.

Energy communities are key to speeding up Europe’s shift to renewables. Yet women and FLINTA remain underrepresented in the conversation. As these projects should reshape not only how energy is produced, but also who holds power, the question of gender cannot be left out.

💡When blackouts hit Europe last year, critics incorrectly blamed renewables, using outages to attack the energy transition. This piece from @greeneujournal.bsky.social explores how and why blackouts are being weaponised in Europe’s energy debate. www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/left-in-the-...

30 years ago, Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania broke free from Soviet control and became post-communist success stories. Today, beneath the facade of modernisation, they suffer some of Europe's highest inequality levels. 🧵

🏳️‍🌈Hungary has intensified its crackdown on Pride. Prosecutors charged Budapest’s opposition mayor Gergely Karácsony for organising last June’s Pride despite a police ban. The ban aimed to divide society and weaken opponents, but it failed. Will Fidesz’s miscalculation affect the next election?

The mass protests that forced Bulgaria's prime minister to step down are a positive step towards active participation, but rebuilding mutual trust between society and state institutions is only possible through durable democratic practices.

What role can the EU play when the transatlantic alliance is faltering, authoritarianism is rising, and liberal democracy is under pressure? We asked this question of Green MEP Sergey Lagodinsky, who has lived on both sides of the Iron Curtain.

Unlike AI, humans have the ability to create what did not exist before. Still, we are increasingly delegating our thoughts and creative endeavours to machines. What are the implications for our freedom? Nina George tackles this question in her essay.

The notorious precarity of journalism has led to a less obvious problem: the profession has become exclusive to those who can endure years of poor pay. Can it be made more accessible and diverse? ✍️ @francesca-b.bsky.social

🖼️Can arts and culture help reorient collective goals towards more sustainable futures? The answer may lie in how culture shapes the direction of economies.

International law is under attack from Ukraine to Gaza to Venezuela. 🌍 As Benjamin Joyeux writes, “violence betrays the short-termism and powerlessness of those who resort to it.” Europe must champion a ‘’new’’ paradigm based on peace and non-violence.

🌱The Green Party of England and Wales’s membership has soared, now surpassing both Conservatives and Lib Dems. The surge is a result of decades of grassroots work, coupled with Zack Polanski’s successful campaign. Can this momentum reshape UK politics?

Far-right movements are capturing European culture, but “artivists” are fighting back. From Planète Boum Boum’s techno-activism in Paris to El Sistema’s music education in Greek refugee camps, they’re reclaiming culture as a space for democratic resistance. ✍️Sedera Ranaivoarinosy

🎨Creative Europe funding supports thousands of artists, but stricter greening requirements raise a question: are environmental priorities helping the cultural sector or adding another burden? ✍️Ena Hodžić

Democracy and autocracy cannot coexist. As Orwell warned: “The two creeds cannot even, for any length of time, live side by side.” The EU faces a choice: lead an alliance of democracies or watch the world order slip towards autocracy. ✍️Sam van der Staak