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How Can Greens and Progressives Influence NATO? (Örebro)
Will Sweden’s new membership in NATO hinder the work of green and progressive parties for peace and international solidarity? In this seminar, we will discuss the role green and progressive parties could have in NATO, and what this means for broader debates around Europe’s security approach.
About the event
Green and progressive parties across Europe have historically held a sceptical view towards NATO, with many deeming such a military alliance incompatible with disarmament and a shift towards non-military solutions to international conflicts.
Yet with Sweden next in line to join NATO, there is a need to reckon with and respond to the current political reality, without losing track of the underlying values that guide our peace and security stances.
To contribute to this crucial European debate, GEF commissioned a report, with the support of Cogito, that maps out stances towards NATO across Europe, but more importantly explores how greens and progressives can influence NATO in line with their own visions and priorities.
Participants at this seminar will receive copies of the working paper and discuss its findings, guided by insights and reactions from our expert panel.
Project background
With a focus on the Eastern flank of Europe, the 2022-2023 debates series seeks to enrich green and political ecology discourse. The series aim to provide spaces to hear the voices of green actors, peace and security experts, as well as partners from different regions. With the support of Cogito, GEF is delving specifically into the question of NATO and anchoring the green movement’s debates on this topic within its many historical and geographical dimensions.
Speakers
- Bodil Valero – former Green MEP, G100 Global Chair on Security and Defence
- Henrik Jalalian – Director of Swedish green think tank Cogito
- Jakop Dalunde – Green MEP
- Sien Hasker – Programme Manager at the Green European Foundation
Practicalities
Date and Time: November 18th (20:30 – 21:15 CET)
Location: Olof Palmes Torg 1, 702 22 Örebro. Room: Mältaren
Language: Swedish (with brief introductory remarks in English)
This seminar is organised by the Green European Foundation, with the support of Cogito and the financial support of the European Parliament to the Green European Foundation.