😢 How are flights so much cheaper than trains? Indeed, why are we forced to pick between cheap & polluting and expensive & sustainable? Well @greenpeace.eu has the answer: subsidies and MASSIVE tax breaks.

Over 80% of Europeans think climate action is a priority but national governments have failed to deliver. EU environment ministers decided not to commit to a climate plan for the next 10 years. National governments (starting with France, Poland and Germany) need to step up.

Women are still paid 12% less than men. They are also less likely to be in the top jobs. 💪 No pay discrimination based on gender. 👏 This starts with implementing the pay transparency directive that was initiated by @greens-efa.eu back in 2022. #internationalequalpayday

We continue to condemn police brutality and unlawful arrests in Serbia. Solidarity with Bogdan Jovičić, on day 7 of a hunger strike and month 2 of his detention after protesting in Novi Sad. The EU must make clear that repression and rights violations are incompatible with Serbia's EU path!

Europe can’t afford to go from climate trailblazer to climate bystander. Ten years after the Paris agreement & after a summer filled with floods, fires and deadly heatwaves, it’s time to step up: ahead of COP30, we need ambitious, clear climate targets for 2035, 2040 and beyond.

Vesna - Green Party has, in a very short time, established itself as an important voice of Green ideas. We are delighted to see a promising cooperation forming on the ground among Green & Progressive forces in Slovenia. More from @vulatsetsi.bsky.social here: europeangreens.eu/news/the-eur...

EU member states must recognise the state of Palestine. There are 142 out of 193 UN members who now call for international recognition. We can’t have a two-state solution without two official states.

A UN commission of inquiry has ruled: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. And in the face of a genocide - inaction is complicity. The EU has a responsibility to act: 🇵🇸Full suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement 🇵🇸Full weapons embargo and sanctions 🇵🇸Recognise the state of Palestine

The UN officially classified the situation in Gaza as a genocide. At the same time, Israel keeps bombing and forcing the Palestinians out of what is left of their homes. We need the EU to act, stronger sanctions are needed immediately. This must end.

Congrats to @gruene.de's mayoral candidates in Köln, Münster, Bonn, Düsseldorf & Aachen on their great 1st round election results! Local elections are where ✨you✨ get to decide what your neighbourhood will look like for the next years. Dear German friends, vote for the 2nd round on 28/09!

We salute the bravery of Mikola Statkevich who was amongst the released prisoners but refused to cross the border, refusing forced deportation. This is a true show of dedication to opposing the hateful government of Belarus, led by Lukashenko. www.reuters.com/world/europe...

We are relieved by the release of 52 political prisoners in Belarus, including Dzmitry Kuchuk, former leader of Belarus Greens. However, many are still oppressed and imprisoned by Lukaschenko's regime. The US decision of easing sanctions sends the wrong message. www.reuters.com/world/europe...

I am relieved that my colleague Dmitry Kuchuk was released from prison in Belarus yesterday, with 51 others. Together with @liberecophr.bsky.social l, I became Dmitry's political godparent. However, over 1000 remain behind bars, and Europe must not ease up the pressure on Lukashenko's regime

😢How could we make train travel more affordable for all? ✈️ We could tax frequent flyers! A frequent flyer levy could raise 64 billion euros ⚠️per year⚠️ in Europe. 🚝 Let’s give people the power to make sustainable choices. Let’s make trains affordable!

Response of @vulatsetsi.bsky.social & @ciarancuffe.bsky.social (Co-Chairs of the European Green Party) to President von der Leyen’s 5th State of the Union speech: europeangreens.eu/news/eu-at-a...

Finally, the European Commission will take action against the extremist Israeli government. Good first step but we reiterate our call for a FULL suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement, a full arms embargo, moving to recognise the state of Palestine & an immediate ceasefire.

Today, Russian drones violated Polish airspace. This is a shocking violation of EU sovereignty & shows that our eastern border states are especially vulnerable to Russian aggression. We must stand strong & united against attacks from Russia. Our full solidarity is with Poland.

Our Group is happy and proud to nominate the Budapest Pride for this year's #SakharovPrize 🏳️‍🌈 The people who have managed to organise Budapest Pride year after year, despite threats and bullying by the Orban Government, deserve the EU highest human rights award 💚

The people of Serbia deserve justice and the full support of the EU. Together with @greens-efa.eu we are pushing the European Institutions to take action. We will not be silenced by threats and insults. We stand strong in support of the people of Serbia.

🇳🇴 Great news from Norway! 👏 Green party @mdg.no got over the 4% threshold for the first time. This Green success secures a left-wing government. That means that despite gains by the far right, they will not be in power.

Serbia's President Vučić has been escalating his violent repression of Serbia’s people. It's high time that Manfred Weber and the EPP admit that they have an autocrat within their ranks, and hold him to account. Serbia belongs in the EU.

The people of Serbia have known for a long time that Vučić is an autocrat, and so have we and our member party ZLF. It’s about time Manfred Weber and @eppgroup.bsky.social are finally acknowledging the problem, and are 'starting a scrutiny process’. We @europeangreens.eu will hold him to his word!

The people of Serbia have been under attack for years. Vučić’s regime is oppressing not only the people protesting but also the media and all political forces that stands against him. Video: co-chair @vulatsetsi.bsky.social & committee member @rasmusnordqvist.bsky.social MEP from @greens-efa.eu .

Repression of Serbian civil society, media, students is deteriorating. We are calling for urgent action from the European institutions. Read the full letter to the European Institutions here: go.europeangreens.eu/serbia-letter

Vučić calling us 'European Scum' will not deter us. We reiterate our call for the European Commission, the European Parliament, and Council to address the situation in Serbia. We are bringing this fight to the European Parliament. We stand with the people of Serbia.

Lykke til med @Arildher.bsky.social og alle i Miljørpartiet de Grønne @mdg.no Best of luck Arild and the Norwegian Greens in your General Election on Monday 8 September, we in @europeangreens.eu are behind you all the way. #stemMDG #Norge

We are with the students of Serbia who stand for democracy, against autocracy and police repression. Twice university officials have let police in to remove the students, twice freedom of expression has been curtailed. 🌻 @vulatsetsi.bsky.social @rasmusnordqvist.bsky.social

"With our Serbian member party, Zeleno-Levi Front, we stand proudly with the students who are turning this civic energy into a real democratic alternative for Serbia" Read more from @vulatsetsi.bsky.social here: europeangreens.eu/news/the-eur...

"The situation in Serbia cannot be treated as business as usual. The EU must firmly demand an end to violence against civilians and journalists, and insist on early, free, and fair elections.” - @vulatsetsi.bsky.social, our co-chair

@vulatsetsi.bsky.social, @rasmusnordqvist.bsky.social & the European Greens stand with the Serbian Green Party & with the Serbian people as they protest Vučić’s autocracy. The people are demanding change, a more democratic governance. It is horrifying that they are met with violence and beatings.

Putin needs to get out of Ukraine, then the war is over. Anything else is just a pause not peace. A conversation with Joanna Kamińska, political mediator for the European Parliament and committee member of the European Greens. youtube.com/shorts/stbhW...

@mdg.no is going into the elections with clear priorities: to take Norway safely out of the oil & gas age, to stop the destruction of nature & to fight poverty and exclusion. @vulatsetsi.bsky.social, @ciarancuffe.bsky.social & the European Greens wish them the best of luck!

The Green Party in Norway is offering a progressive future, with a strong Green voice that will: ❌ Phase out fossil fuels 🌳 Protect nature 🏠 Fight poverty on a local, national and international level. 💚 Good luck to @mdg.no! 🗳️And to our friends in Norway: go and vote on 8 September.

We are extremely sad to hear about the Glória funicular crash in Lisbon, Portugal. We send our deep condolences to the victims and their families and wish the injured a speedy recovery. An independent investigation is now urgently needed in order to prevent future tragedies.

Enes Hocaoğulları was arrest early August because he spoke out against police violence & the arrest of elected mayors in Türkiye. We call for the unconditional release of Enes Hocaoğulları. Freedom of expression is essential to democracy. #FreeEnes

🌻Congrats to @zackpolanski.bsky.social i on being elected new leader of @greenparty.org.uk. Under Zack's leadership, @greenparty.org.uk will continue to represent marginalised voices & our environment. 💚Thank you to the outgoing leaders @carladenyer.bsky.social & @adrianramsay.bsky.social

The @iea.org is predicting that by 2026, renewables will be the top source of electricity in the world! Thanks to a reduction of use of coal in the EU & China AND a shift to wind and solar. ♻️ We will continue pushing for an energy mix relying 100% on renewable sources.

Over 800 people were killed and more than 1,500 were injured in an earthquake in Afghanistan. Some villages have been totally destroyed. Our thoughts are with all who are affected by this deadly event. www.theguardian.com/world/video/...

Heureuse d’avoir participé au Festival de l’écologie populaire à Massembre✊ Entre débats 🇪🇺, ateliers 🇧🇪 et rencontres inspirantes, une énergie immense pour une Europe et une Belgique + juste, solidaire et écologique Jamais sur pause quand il s’agit de défendre l'avenir de nos enfants et le vivant 💚

Let. Humanitarian aid. In. Denying humanitarian aid is part of the genocide against the Palestinian people. It is a war crime. We stand with the Global Sumud Flotilla & all the activists on board as they attempt to deliver aid to Gaza. They must be afforded safe passage.

🌻Congrats to the new co-leaders of the @scottishgreens.org : @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social & @ross-greer.bsky.social. Together, they will keep fighting for social and economic equality, fairness and a more sustainable future.

No Ukrainian land to Russia. Donetsk is Ukraine, Luhansk is Ukraine, Crimea is Ukraine. The EU must continue to support Ukraine against Russia and Putin’s ruthless campaign. We will not bow down to the Russian threat. Ukraine’s security is Europe’s security.

We have called for the European Union to respond urgently to the ongoing Russian attacks on Ukraine with more sanctions, and the acceleration of negotiations for Ukraine’s integration into the EU. More from @vulatsetsi.bsky.social & @ciarancuffe.bsky.social here: europeangreens.eu/news/killing...

Putin bombs Kyiv while keeping up the pretence of negotiations, killing at least 12 civilians. Real peace requires Ukraine at the table, stronger sanctions on Russia, and no compromise on Ukraine’s territorial integrity. We stand firmly with Ukraine.

SUVs are a significant part of the climate crisis. It is time to take back our streets. My letter in today’s Irish Times.

Wishing the climate crisis would get as much attention as a billionaire marrying a millionaire. Anyways, congrats @taylorswift 💚

Is Airbnb helping or hurting local residents in touristic areas? 🏠☀️ Over-tourism is a major contributor to the housing crisis in many parts of Europe and has sparked mass protests in cities like Barcelona. My comments with @euronews.com www.instagram.com/share/_lztrJ...

‘But it’s summer, it’s normal if it’s warm!’ No. We need the EU to stand up against the climate deniers, the far right who are rolling back climate measures and fossil fuel lobbyists. We need to phase out fossil fuels. And invest in renewables. The EU must act now.

Thank you @robert-habeck.de for your dedication in these past decades. 💚As vice-chancellor, Minister for Economy and Climate and Party leader you contributed immensely to shaping Green politics in Germany & in Europe. We will miss you. 🌻 Good luck for your next chapter!

👏 A livable minimum wage should make it possible for you to take at least 1 week to get away from it all every year. 😎 This shouldn’t be too much to ask. 🧐 Were you able to take holidays this year?