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Conference on Migration and Refugees Policy in Madrid
Centro Cultural Galileo Calle Fernando el Católico, 35, Madrid, SpainThis event offered important insights into the current migration policy crisis in Europe, and more specifically about systematic problems affecting the refugees and asylum seekers. It provided a multitude of perspectives on the situation coming from experts working in immigration services, NGO professionals active in this field, along with local and regional politicians. The programme of this one-day event includde workshops and discussions, […]
Book Launch of “Green Values, Religion and Secularism” in Utrecht
Utrecht, NetherlandsThis event featured a discussion on the subject of the book “Green Values, Religion and Secularism”. Edited by Erica Meijers and Nuala Ahern, the book reflects on the relationship between politics and religion, both in their own lives and in society. The content of the book provides a space of reflexion for the Green politicians from different European contexts, about […]
Back to Borders? Panel Debate at the EGP Council in Utrecht
Cursus- en Vergadercentrum Domstad Koningsbergerstraat 9, Utrecht, NetherlandsWhat do borders mean in today's Europe? Be it the harrowing images of refugees risking their lives to scale barbed wire fences, or the policing of public spaces in the name of security measures, these dividing lines have a very real impact on the lives of human beings. Whereas once walls and barriers appeared to […]
How should g(G)reens vote in the EU referendum? An open debate in London
Friends House 173-177 Euston Road, London, United KingdomWhat is the Green case for Brexit? What is the Green case to remain in the EU? Green European Foundation, in collaboration with the Green House Think Tank, brought together the leading Green politicians and thinkers to debate the consequences of the EU Referendum in UK. In this lively debate, we hosted Molly Scott Cato […]
“Green Values, Religion and Secularism” Debate in Belfast
Queen's University University Road, Belfast, United KingdomThis event was a chance to continue the fruitful discussions about the topics featured in the book "Green Values, Religion and Secularism". With this publication, the Green European Foundation aspires to foster the debate within the Greens towards a more coherent stance on the changing role of religion in European society. The debate in Belfast […]
ECOPRO Debate at Budapest Degrowth Week: Work out of the box! (VIDEO Available)
Corvinus University of Budapest Fővám tér 8, Budapest, HungaryThis event was a part of our ECOPRO project, which this year has a special focus on work and its role in the post-growth society. Theme: The world has reached the "Limits to Growth" - we are in the status of overshoot, overuse, overconsumption, overpopulation. Our event on the 1st of September will be held 3 […]
“Green Values, Religion and Secularism” Debate in Warsaw
PánstwoMiasto Café Andersa 29, Warsaw, PolandThis seminar is part of the Green European Foundation project “Green Values, Religion and Secularism”, which promotes and serves as a space for the debate within the Greens towards a more coherent stance on the changing role of religion in European society. The project is based on the book with the same name, published by […]
“Green Values, Religion and Secularism” Debate in Dublin
Irish School of Ecumenics The Campanile of Trinity College, Dublin, IrelandGreen European Foundation, with the the support of Green Foundation Ireland and in partnership with the Irish School of Ecumenics, hosted a seminar on the 10th of November in Dublin. This seminar is part of our project “Green Values, Religion and Secularism”, which promotes and serves as a space for the debate within the Greens […]
Launch of the new edition of the Green European Journal
Kaaitheatre Square Sainctelette 20, Brussels, BelgiumA panel will discuss the diverse understandings of the commons and examine their transformative potential. The debate will feature relevant speakers, such as MEP Molly Scott Cato, lawyer and social geographer Daniela Festa, founder of the Peer-to-Peer Foundation Michel Bauwens, and Professor of Sociology Christian Laval. An investigation into the commons reveals the wide-ranging spectrum […]
Green Debating Room
Renaissance Hotel Rue du Parnasse 19, Brussels, Ixelles, BelgiumThe year 2017 will witness several European parliamentary and presidential elections, whose turnout are not only of major importance to the respective countries, but are also expected to have great influence on the overall political direction of the European Union. In this context, GEF hosted the 'Green Debating Room'. In accordance with GEF’s mission to […]
Greens in Government
Arena and Convention Centre, Liverpool Kings Dock, Liverpool L3 4FP, United Kingdom Arena and Convention Centre, Liverpool Kings Dock, Liverpool, Lancashire, United KingdomThe Alliance 90/The Greens Party has succeeded in taking over governmental responsibility in the majority of the 16 federal states. This is a great success for the party. However, in order to remain successful and to encourage general confidence in politics, a sober look at the factors which led to the success and which will […]
(W)E-Democracy – Will Parliament survive the digital era?
L42 Rue de la Loi 42, BrusselsThis event is part of our ongoing transnational project Reclaim the Commons which this year has a special focus on digital commons under the title (W)E-Democracy. More specifically, this year we foster the understanding of the possibilities that emerge in the digital age for citizens to organise themselves in innovative ways and to generate influence and even […]
What impact will Brexit have on the ecological transition in Europe? (Paris)
Maison de l'Europe, Paris 29 Avenue de Villiers, Paris, FranceOn March 29, 2017, Theresa May, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, triggered article 50 of the Treaty on the European Union and thereby activated the procedure of withdrawal from the European Union, which the country had joined in 1973. Amongst all the controversies around Brexit, there is also the question on the impact of the […]
“Europe after Brexit. Will a green transition still be possible?” (Poland)
Puszczykowo, Poland Puszczykowo , PolandTheme: Brexit will have a huge impact on the UK and EU economies and on virtually every area of policy, which increases the need for public discussion of that impact and the choices that will have to be made to deal with it. Beyond that, it calls into question the coherence and effectiveness of the […]
Human Mobility & Borders at Univerde
Logroño (La Rioja), Spain Logroño, La Rioja, SpainPLENARY SESSION This session will provide an analysis of the current situation and a space for debate about future perspectives for migration in Europe, tackling specific topics, such as xenophobia, protection of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the European policy on migration and asylum, etc. This workshop is part of our ongoing transnational project “My Life […]