As of June 2025, the GEF General Assembly is composed of 20 full and 9 observer member national political foundations, 4 stakeholder members nominated by the European Green Party and 4 stakeholder members nominated by the Green Group in the European Parliament.

Our Network
GEF's General Assembly network sets the overall direction and priorities for the foundation. Its members represent the main stakeholders of the foundation, comprising national Green foundations from across Europe, the European Green Party and the Green Group in the European Parliament.
GEF Partners
Austria

FREDA - Die Grüne Zukunftsakademie
FREDA is a political foundation promoting political and cultural education, supporting Austrian Green representatives, and empowering youth for democracy, climate action and social justice.
General Assembly Full Member, represented by Juliane Alton

Grüne Bildungswerkstatt Wien
Vienna-based GBW fosters political education rooted in Green values, empowering activists through dialogue-based learning and reflection, always linking education with social movements and transformative action.
General Assembly Observer Member, represented by Elisabeth Kittl
Belgium

OIKOS
Oikos is a Flemish think tank promoting social-ecological alternatives, challenging unsustainable economics, and advocating for ecological balance and human emancipation in Europe and beyond.
General Assembly Full Member, represented by Dirk Holemans

Etopia
Etopia is a political ecology center advancing ecological solutions, supporting policy-making, and promoting education through research, training, and public debates on global crises and inequalities.
General Assembly Full Member, represented by Jonathan Prion
Catalunya

Fundació Nous Horitzons
Nous Horitzons is a foundation based in Catalonia (Spain), with an objective to enrich public debate and agenda-setting with a progressive, ecological and feminist perspective.
General Assembly Full Member, represented by Sandra Cruz
Croatia

Institut za političku ekologiju - Institute for Political ecology
IPE is a research and educational organisation in Zagreb, aspiring to shape alternative development models and democratic solutions for political and economic transformations of society.
General Assembly Full Member, represented by Lana Pukanic

Forum za održivi razvoj Zeleni prozor - Sustainable Development Forum Green Window
Green Window is a youth association promoting education on climate, environment, citizenship, human rights, and EU-values to empower young people for active, green political participation.
General Assembly Observer Member, represented by Kaja Pavlinić
Czech Republic

Institut aktivního občanství - Institute for Active Citienship
The Institute of Active Citizenship empowers civic engagement in Czech Republic through training, political networking, and support for democracy, human rights, and social cohesion.
General Assembly Full Member, represented by Martina Duskova
Finland

VISIO – Opintokeskus, Sivistysliitto, Ajatuspaja
Visio is a Finnish adult education institution and a think tank which promotes sustainable development, Green values and democracy through education, publications and cultural projects.
General Assembly Full Member, represented by Katja Alvoittu
France

Fondation de l’Ecologie Politique
Fondation de l’Écologie Politique is a foundation that defines itself as a place for reflection, open to society and the world through European and international networks.
General Assembly Full Member, represented by Kevin Puisieux
Germany

Heinrich-Böll Stiftung EU
Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung is a non-profit political foundation affiliated with the German Greens, serving as a catalyst for Green projects, policy think tank, and international network.
General Assembly Full Member, represented by Roderick Kefferpütz
Ireland

Green Foundation Ireland
Green Foundation Ireland, established in 2011, serves as a forum for research and public engagement, aiming to influence opinion and deepen discourse on environmental issues.
General Assembly Full Member, represented by Tommy Simpson
Italy

Fondazione Alexander Langer
The Alexander Langer Foundation promotes peace and cultural exchange, supports civil peacekeeping through training, awards civic commitment, and fosters Euro-Mediterranean dialogue with neighbouring countries.
General Assembly Full Member, represented by Christine Stufferin
Latvia

Brīvības un solidaritātes fonds - Freedom and Solidarity Foundation
The Freedom and Solidarity Foundation promotes democracy, social justice, and civic solidarity in Latvia through education, public dialogue, and cooperation with like-minded organizations.
General Assembly Full Member, represented by Justine Pantelejeva
Lithuania

Demokratijos institutas - Democracy Institute
The Lithuanian Institute for Democracy promotes inclusive dialogue, research-based decision-making, and education to strengthen democratic values and ensure transparent, participatory governance in society.
General Assembly Full Member, represented by Tomas Tomilinas
Luxembourg

Zukunft denken asbl
Based in Luxembourg, Zukunft denken broadens Green perspectives by fostering dialogue among civil society and political actors, linking local and national politics to global challenges.
General Assembly Full Member, represented by Carlo Back
Netherlands

Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks
Wetenschappelijk Bureau GroenLinks, affiliated with the Dutch Green party, stimulates public debate and challenges green-progressive ideas to strengthen GroenLinks and broader left-oriented movements.
General Assembly Full Member, represented by Noortje Thijssen
North Macedonia

Sunrise - Association for Sustainable Social and Economic Development
SUNRISE, based in North Macedonia, advances sustainable society and economy through national and international projects in education, environment, and development since 2009.
General Assembly Observer Member, represented by Aleksandar Gjorgjievski
Poland

Fundacja Strefa Zieleni
Fundacja Strefa Zieleni is a Polish political organisation promoting Green values through events, debates, and campaigns that aim to influence national and European political decisions.
General Assembly Full Member, represented by Kuba Bilski
Portugal

Instituto José Tengarrinha
Based in Lisbon (Portugal), the José Tengarrinha Institute promotes scientific, political and civic literacy, defending values such as ecology, solidarity and equality.
General Assembly Full Member, represented by Carlos M.G.L. Teixeira
Serbia

Centar za zelene politike - Centre for Green Politics
The Center for Green Politics, based in Belgrade, supports green-left actors in Serbia through education, research, and policy development to promote progressive, sustainable political change.
General Assembly Observer Member, represented by Predrag Momcilovic

PolEkol
PolEkol is a political ecology foundation based in Belgrade. The organisation promotes the idea of a community that meets social needs without damaging the environment.
General Assembly Observer Member, represented by Žaklina Živković
Spain

Transición Verde
Transición Verde, based in Madrid, promotes environmental, social, and economic sustainability, equity, and cohesion through studies, educational courses, and public conferences.
General Assembly Full Member, represented by Raúl Gómez
Sweden

Cogito
Cogito is a Green think tank that aspires to contribute to the public debate with the aim of promoting sustainability and solidarity.
General Assembly Full Member, represented by Siri Bergerud

Green Forum
The Green Forum, affiliated with Sweden’s Green Party, supports Green movement growth in Eastern Europe, South America, and Africa, promoting democracy, decentralisation, and self-reliance.
General Assembly Observer Member, represented by Magnus P. Wåhlin
Turkey

Yesil Düsünce Dernegi - Green Thought Association
The Green Thought Association promotes Green ideas through work on sustainability, energy policy, and ecology, partnering with movements and hosting events, trainings, and publications.
General Assembly Observer Member, represented by Özge Doruk
United Kingdom

Green Economics Institute
The Green Economics Institute, UK-based, leads global efforts for ecological, social, and economic justice through research, policy work, and visionary frameworks for future societies.
General Assembly Full Member, represented by Miriam Kennet

Green House Think Tank
Green House Think Tank, UK-based, advances education and research on ecological politics and economics through reports, events, media engagement, and a dedicated supporters’ network.
General Assembly Observer Member, represented by Peter Sims
European Partners

Federation of Young European Greens (FYEG)
FYEG brings together activists from across Europe, fighting for young people and to break the cycles of oppression, inequality, and for climate justice.
General Assembly Observer Member, represented by Cinta González Sentís

European Green Party
The European Green Party brings together national Green parties from across Europe.
General Assembly Member nominated by the European Green Party, represented by Marieke van Doorninck, Rui Tavares, Emma Nohrén, and Benjamin Bibas

Greens/EFA in the European Parliament
The Greens/European Free Alliance political group in the European Parliament is working for a greener, fairer, more sustainable Europe.
General Assembly Member nominated by the Green Group in the European Parliament, represented by Nicolae Ștefănuță (MEP), Benedetta Scuderi (MEP), Sergey Lagodinsky (MEP), and Kim van Sparrentak (MEP)

Green Group in the Committee of the Regions
The Green Group in the Committee of the Regions was established in 2020 and brings together twenty enthusiastic members from Green parties and beyond.

Global Greens
The Global Greens is the partnership of the world’s Green parties and political movements, working cooperatively to implement the Global Greens Charter.

Cooperation and Development Network Eastern Europe
CDNEE is a capacity-building network for youth organisations, young activists and politicians with progressive values in Eastern Europe.