Dec 11 2017
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EGAT Study Visit to Brussels 2018

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About EGAT

The European Green Activist Training consists of training sessions for young Green activists in two phases: the first entails national trainings on domestic politics, as well as a session on European politics and institutions; and the second brings together the activists from different countries in Brussels to complement their training by experiencing the European political dimension first-hand.

This transnational project aims at the Europeanisation of existing trainings for Green activists in several European countries by making them more European in their content, but also more co-operative, by enabling young activists to meet and network.

Study visit to Brussels 2018

This year, we will gather EGAT participants from Finland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Croatia and Malta in Brussels between 05 and 09 March 2018 to visit relevant European institutions, civil society organisations and activists, and to take part in stimulating workshops in order to gain a critical insight into functioning of the EU and ways of making an impact as a young citizen.

Programme

Monday 5 March (Arrival Day)

19:00 – 22:00 – Welcome & ice-breaker activities

Tuesday 6 March (Brussels Actors Day)

10:00 – 12:30 – Alternative Initiatives (Parallel Sessions)

12:30 – 13:30 – Lunch

13:30 – 14:50 – Introducing EGP, FYEG, GEJ (Parallel Sessions)

15:00 – 16:20 – Introducing ILGA Europe, FoEE, The Good Lobby (Parallel Sessions)

16:30 – 17:50 – Introducing GRIP, GEF, Why Privacy Matters (Parallel Sessions)

18:30 – 20:00 – Dinner

Wednesday 7 March (European Day)

9:30 – 17:30 – Visiting the European Parliament

Thursday 8 March (Activism Day) 

10:00 – 11:00 – Introduction and Games

11:00 – 12:30 – Turning apathy Into Action – what makes political campaigning effective?

12:30 – 14:00 – Lunch

14:00 – 14:50 – Fishbowl – Lessons from the Women’s Movements (EWL, FYEG)

15:00 – 16:15 – Group Work

16:15 – 17:00 – Ideas Bazar & Feel-o-meter

18:30 – 20:00 – Dinner

Friday 9 March (Evaluation Day) 

10:00 – 12:30 – Reflection and Evaluation

12:30 – 13:00 – Lunch and Departures

Oct 18 2017
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EGAT session on EU politics in Finland

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Training in Finland for young Green activists with a strong interest in Europe

This training s a part of our transnational project “European Green Activists Training”, and will provide opportunities for 20 participants to learn more about the institutions of the European Union, Green politics and sustainable development policies.

As an additional element of this training, the participants will gain an exclusive access to our online course IMPACT EUROPE – which will enhance their critical understanding of the European Union, provide them with an analytical overview of the Green movement in the context of contemporary politics at the European level, as well as with insights into ways of generating political impact as a European citizen.

The EU Session

The Green European Foundation will contribute with a special session with the focus on Europe, the EU and the Greens on 1st and 2nd December in Helsinki. Find our more about the programme below.

Programme

The first day will consist of a visit  to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Department of Europe, and a workshop entitled ”Simulation of European Parliament” facilitated by the members of Young European Federalists of Finland.

During the second day, the participants will take part in thematic workshops, listed below:

  • “Basics of the European Union Politics” – Sirpa Hertell, Chair of the Europe Working Group of the Green Party;
  • “European Green Party and Greens at European Level”, Oras Tynkkynen, Board Member of the European Green Party;
  • “Climate Politics in the EU”, Tuuli Hirvilammi, Researcher, PHD, University of Jyväskylä;
  • “Food Policy and Security”, Carl Schlyter, Member of the Swedish Parliament and former MEP;

The EU training session will be accompanied by training session on national politics and culminate in a study visit to Brussels in Spring 2018, in which the participants will complement their training by experiencing the European political dimension first-hand.

Application process closed

The deadline for applications was 31 August 2017. Stay tuned for similar opportunities next year and shorten the wait by going through our online course!

Oct 13 2017
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ÖkoTanoda EU+ 2017 EU session in Hungary

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ÖkoTanoda – a training in Hungary for young Green activists with a strong interest in Europe

On Saturday, 18 November 2017, GEF is organising  together with its partner Ökopolisz a special training session focused on the European political sphere. Speaker will be Edouard Gaudot, strategic advisor to the Greens/EFA Group in the European Parliament, who will give a first-hand insight into the functioning of the EU.

This event is a part of our transnational project “European Green Activists Training”, which this year consists of training sessions for young Green activists from Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Croatia and Malta. All trainings consist of the following elements:

  • National trainings on domestic politics, as well as a session on European politics and institutions;
  • Study visit to Brussels in spring 2018, in which they will complement their training by experiencing the European political dimension first-hand.

We invite young people (between 16-30 years old) living in Hungary, who are interested in European and domestic politics to participate in a stimulating training organised with the help of . This opportunity will include several training sessions in Hungary during autumn 2017, along with the final study visit to Brussels in spring 2017.

The sessions on Hungarian politics are scheduled for 07 and 28 October. For more information about the trainings and programme, please visit ÖkoTanoda webpage.

As a special element of this training, the participants will gain an exclusive access to our online course IMPACT EUROPE – which will enhance their critical understanding of the European Union, provide them with an analytical overview of the Green movement in the context of contemporary politics at the European level, as well as with insights into ways of generating political impact as a European citizen.

Application process  closed

The deadline for application was 18 September. Stay tuned for similar opportunities next year and shorten the wait by going through our online course!

 

Oct 13 2017
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EGAT session on EU politics in Malta

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Training in Malta for green-minded, young and curious minds

As part of our transnational project “European Green Activists Training”, which this year consists of training sessions for young Green activists from Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Croatia and Malta, we are organising this special training day with a focus on the European dimension on Saturday, 18th November.

PROGRAMME

08:30 – 09:00 Registration

Part 1: Introduction and discussion

09:00 – 09:45 Introduction by GEF and Ceratonia Foundation

09:45 – 10:30 EU and the Green movement: EU institutional setting and Green actors at European level (Ioana Banach, GEF)

10:30 – 11:30 Experience sharing (Profs. Arnold Cassola, former Chairperson, Alternattiva Demokratika)

11:30 – 11:45 Coffee Break

Part 2: Let’s Gear Up

11:45 – 13:15 Workshop #1 – EU reform and Brexit (Ioana Banach, GEF)

13:15 – 14:00 Lunch

14:00 – 15:15 Workshop #2 – Me and the EU (My Activism Plan) (Ioana Banach, GEF and Danika Formossa, Fondazzjoni Ceratonia)

15:15 – 15:45 Feedback round and follow-up

Optional Dinner

Application process extended

The new deadline for applications is Tuesday, 14 November 2017 via this form: goo.gl/mPxgfv. 

This training day is preceded by a first session about national politics will be hosted on Saturday, 28 October.  The project will culminate in a study visit to Brussels in spring 2018.

As a special element of this training, the participants will gain an exclusive access to our online course IMPACT EUROPE – which will enhance their critical understanding of the European Union, provide them with an analytical overview of the Green movement in the context of contemporary politics at the European level, as well as with insights into ways of generating political impact as a European citizen.

Oct 13 2017
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EGAT session on EU politics in Croatia

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Training in Zagreb for young Green activists with a strong interest in Europe

This training s a part of our transnational project “European Green Activists Training”, and will provide opportunities for 20 participants to learn more about the institutions of the European Union, Green politics and sustainable development policies. 

As a special element of this training, the participants will gain an exclusive access to our online course IMPACT EUROPE – which will enhance their critical understanding of the European Union, provide them with an analytical overview of the Green movement in the context of contemporary politics at the European level, as well as with insights into ways of generating political impact as a European citizen.

The EU training session will be accompanied by training session on national politics and culminate in a study visit to Brussels in Spring 2018, in which the participants will complement their training by experiencing the European political dimension first-hand.

Application process closed

The deadline for applications was 30 September 2017. Stay tuned for similar opportunities next year and shorten the wait by going through our online course!

Sep 07 2017
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EGAT in Malta

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This event is a part of our transnational project “European Green Activists Training”, which this year consists of training sessions for young Green activists from Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Croatia and Malta. The participants will take part in:

  • National trainings on domestic politics, as well as a session on European politics and institutions;
  • Study visit to Brussels in spring 2018, in which they will complement their training by experiencing the European political dimension first-hand.

Training in Malta

We invite all young people living in Malta, who are interested in Green ideas, European Union and change making in general to participate in this unique training. During this training the participants will get an opportunity to acquire skills in Green political action on domestic and European level. The first training about national politics will be hosted on Saturday, 28 October. This will be followed by a special training with a focus on the European dimension, which will held on Saturday, 18th November. Participants will finalise their training with a study visit to Brussels in spring 2018.

As a special element of this training, the participants will gain an exclusive access to our online course IMPACT EUROPE – which will enhance their critical understanding of the European Union, provide them with an analytical overview of the Green movement in the context of contemporary politics at the European level, as well as with insights into ways of generating political impact as a European citizen.

Apply now!

To apply, please indicate your interest by writing an email to ceratonia@alternattiva.org.mt! The deadline for applying is Monday, 16 October 2017! Good luck!

Aug 23 2017
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EGAT in Croatia

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This event is a part of our transnational project “European Green Activists Training”, which this year consists of training sessions for young Green activists from Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Croatia and Malta. The participants will take part in:

  • National trainings on domestic politics, as well as a session on European politics and institutions;
  • Study visit to Brussels in Spring 2018, in which they will complement their training by experiencing the European political dimension first-hand.

Training in Zagreb

This training will provide opportunities for 20 participants to learn more about the institutions of the European Union, Green politics and sustainable development policies.  In addition, they will engage in activities with the local authorities in Zagreb and the representatives of the  EU to learn about the possibilities of building a greener and more just society.

As a special element of this training, the participants will gain an exclusive access to our online course IMPACT EUROPE – which will enhance their critical understanding of the European Union, provide them with an analytical overview of the Green movement in the context of contemporary politics at the European level, as well as with insights into ways of generating political impact as a European citizen.

Apply now!

We invite young people ( from 19 to 26 years old) living in Croatia to apply for this unique opportunity until 30 September 2017 by filling out this form. Please note that applications from participants who have no  prior experience in the subjects of this training are particularly encouraged.

Accommodation costs and food for training, as well as costs of the study trip to Brussels, are fully covered by the organisers.

For any additional questions, you can contact zeleni.prozor@gmail.com and kaca@cdnee.org. Good luck!

Aug 17 2017
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Young Green Activist Training in Finland

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This event is a part of our transnational project “European Green Activists Training”, which this year consists of training sessions for young Green activists from Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Croatia and Malta. The participants will take part in:

  • National trainings on domestic politics, as well as a session on European politics and institutions;
  • Study visit to Brussels in Spring 2018, in which they will complement their training by experiencing the European political dimension first-hand.

Young Green Activist Training

We invite all young people between 15-25 years, living in Finland, who are interested in Green ideas, European Union and change making in general. During this training the participants have a possibility to meet many politicians, get to know methods of making impact on civil society and learn about making a better world on local, national, European and global level. The aim of these training sessions is to help the participants to find their own way of change making and inspire them to act.

This training will consist of five meetings through autumn 2017 in Finland, each of them last for a weekend. This will be followed by a study trip to Brussels in the spring 2018.

As a special element of this training, the participants will gain an exclusive access to our online course IMPACT EUROPE – which will enhance their critical understanding of the European Union, provide them with an analytical overview of the Green movement in the context of contemporary politics at the European level, as well as with insights into ways of generating political impact as a European citizen.

Detailed programme and practical information is available here.

The Green European Foundation will contribute with a special session with the focus on Europe, the EU and the Greens on 1st and 2nd December in Helsinki. During this occasion, the participants will get familiar with the decision-making process and policies of the European Union and the activities of the Green Movement at the European level.

Participation

The training costs 200 euros, including travel costs for all meetings, along with material, travel and accommodation in Brussels. Accommodation in Finland will be provided to those who come from other parts of the country.

Apply now!

The applications are open until 01 September. Submit your application by filling out this form. Good luck!

In case you have any questions, please get in touch with the project coordinator Laura Mattinen.

Aug 14 2017
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ÖkoTanoda EU+ 2017 in Hungary

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This event is a part of our transnational project “European Green Activists Training”, which this year consists of training sessions for young Green activists from Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Croatia and Malta. The participants will take part in:

  • National trainings on domestic politics, as well as a session on European politics and institutions;
  • Study visit to Brussels in spring 2018, in which they will complement their training by experiencing the European political dimension first-hand.

ÖkoTanoda

We invite young people (between 16-30 years old) living in Hungary, who are interested in European and domestic politics to participate in a stimulating training organised with the help of Ökopolisz. This opportunity will include several training sessions in Hungary during autumn 2017, along with the final study visit to Brussels in spring 2017.

The sessions planned for autumn 2017 will be hosted on 07 October, 28 October 28 and November 18 between 10h-16h, at the office of the Ökopolisz Foundation.

For more information about the trainings and programme, please visit ÖkoTanoda webpage.

As a special element of this training, the participants will gain an exclusive access to our online course IMPACT EUROPE – which will enhance their critical understanding of the European Union, provide them with an analytical overview of the Green movement in the context of contemporary politics at the European level, as well as with insights into ways of generating political impact as a European citizen.

Apply now!

The applications are open until 18 September. Participation is free of charge, and travel expenses will be covered. Submit your application by filling out this form. Good luck!

For more information please send an email to Gabor Trombitás.

 

Aug 03 2017
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Akumulátor in Czech Republic

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This event is a part of our transnational project “European Green Activists Training”, which this year consists of training sessions for young Green activists from Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Croatia and Malta. The participants will take part in:

  • National trainings on domestic politics, as well as a session on European politics and institutions;
  • Study visit to Brussels in Spring 2018, in which they will complement their training by experiencing the European political dimension first-hand. 

Akumulátor

We invite young people (between 15-23 years old) living in Czech Republic, who are interested in activism and European politics to apply for a stimulating training organised with the help of the Institute for Active Citizenship. This opportunity will include 5 national training in Czech Republic during Fall 2017 and Spring 2018. For more information about the programme and practical details, please visit Akumulátor webpage.

As a special element of this training, the participants will gain an exclusive access to our online course IMPACT EUROPE – which will enhance their critical understanding of the European Union, provide them with an analytical overview of the Green movement in the context of contemporary politics at the European level, as well as with insights into ways of generating political impact as a European citizen.

Apply now!

The applications are open until 08 September. Submit your application by filling out this form. Good luck!

For more information please can get in touch with the coordinators Klára, Jakub and Matěj by sending an email to akumulator@aktivniobcanstvi.cz.

Mar 20 2017
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European Green Activist Training Finland

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Also in 2016, young green-minded people gathered in Helsinki for a training on European topics as part of the Green European Foundation’s transnational project European Green Activist Training.

The training was organised in parallel to similar trainings in Catalonia, Czech Republic and Hungary, and culminated in a common study trip to Brussels to experience the European Union first-hand.

 

Programme

December 2

15:00h: Visit to the European Commission’s Finnish department and to the European Parliament’s Finnish information service; ‘EU in a nutshell’ – Jarmo Oikarinen and Timo Pulkkinen

17:30h: Green in Europe and in the EU – Laura Norström (MEP Heidi Hautala’s assistant, on maternity leave)

19h30: Me, an European? – Jesse Jääskeläinen (Young European Federalists Finland)

December 3

10:00h: Discussion on the Future of free movement in the world of Trump and Brexit – Kati Pietarinen, Markus Himanen, Laura Nordström and Hussain Kazemian

12:30h: EU policies workshop – Riikka Tähkävuori

15:00h: Hate speech and human rights in Europe – Niko Pyrhönen (University of Helsinki)

17:00h: How can I influence on policy making? – Filipe Henriques

19:00h: Dinner with Alan Haji, a syrian refugee

December 4

10:00h: Climate policy – Tuuli Hietaniemi (Kepa)

13:00h: NGO and the EU – Anssi Pirttijärvi (Seta)

 

 

Mar 17 2017
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Repensem Europa: Green Activist Training Catalonia

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The training gathered around twenty young activists, aged 18 to 27, with the aim to foster their expertise about European politics  and the Green movement. It was part of a transnational project offering educational opportunities to young people from Czech Republic, Hungary, Finland, and Catalonia.

Highlights of the national training can be found in this video (Catalan).

 

PROGRAMME

October 27

18:00 – 19:15h: Mark Jeffrey, Representation of the European Commission in Barcelona, on key facts about the European Union and how it works

19:30 – 21:00h: Mar Garcia, Secretary-General of the European Green Party, on Green politics both at the Catalan and European level

October 28

18:00 – 19:15h: World Café to discuss with members of DiEM25 DSC their proposals to the ‘polycrisis’ of the European Union

19:30 – 21:00h: Debate with Ernest Urtasun, Member of European Parliament, on EU politics

 

 

Feb 14 2017
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Online E-Learning and Green Politics

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E-learning has the potential to become a powerful tool in promoting Green ideas: it can respond to the knowledge and skills needs of Green activists, campaigners and politicians across the globe.

Therefore, GEF organised a workshop, which took place at the Global and European Greens Congress in Liverpool on 31 March 2017. 

During this workshop, we shared the experience of Green organisations who have developed e-learning programmes. Furthermore, the event provided an interactive space for exploring ways in which Green organisations and parties can make use of new (online) technologies in order to advance their capacity building activities.

Date: 1st April 2017
Time: 9:30 – 10:30
Location: Arena and Convention Centre, Kings Dock, Liverpool L3 4FP, United Kingdom
Room: 10

Interested in joining the Green European Foundation online course for green activists? Find out more here!

Jan 25 2017
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European Green Activists Training 2015-2016 [VIDEO]

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This video was produced in 2016 during the study trip to Brussels, which represents the final part of our European Green Activist Training project. This transnational project offers educational opportunities for young people interested in politics and activism. After a series of training in their respective countries, organised together with our national partners, this joint study trip enables the young participants to meet and exchange in Brussels with other Green-minded people from all over Europe. Furthermore, it provides them with a first-hand opportunity to gain knowledge of European politics during their visits to the European Parliament and other European institutions.

Find out what the organisers, coordinators and some of the participants from Finland, Hungary, Czech Republic and Austria, have to say about this experience and receive an impression of their study trip to Brussels in the video below.

 

Jan 19 2017
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Call for Applications: Green Activist Training in Hungary

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This event is a part of our Europeanising Green Activist Training project, which offers educational opportunities from young people in Hungary, Catalonia, Czech Republic and Finland. This project aspires to provide young people with enhanced knowledge of European politics and improved practical skills, such as negotiation and networking. As a transnational project, it is organised in two steps, starting with a local training with our partners and ending with a joint study trip to Brussels, where all participants get to meet, exchange ideas and visit relevant institutions.

The first call for application this year is in Hungary! We invite all young Hungarians, between 16-30 years old, who are interested in activism and European politics to apply for a stimulating training organised with the help of Ökopolisz. This training series will happen throughout the fall 2016 – on 1st and 29th of October and the 12th of November. The training will be finalised with a joint study visit to Brussels, which will be held in February 2017.

To apply, please follow this link. Deadline is the 12th of September.  Good luck!

Jan 19 2017
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Akumulátor: European Green Activist Training in Czech Republic

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This event is a part of our European Green Activist Training project, which offers educational opportunities from young people in Hungary, Catalonia, Czech Republic and Finland. This project aspires to provide young people with enhanced knowledge of European politics and improved practical skills, such as negotiation and networking. As a transnational project, it is organised in two steps, starting with a local training with our partners and ending with a joint study trip to Brussels, where all participants get to meet, exchange ideas and visit relevant institutions.

We invite the youth living in Czech Republic, between 15-26 years old, who are interested in activism and European politics to apply for a stimulating training organised with the help of  the  Institute for Active Citizenship. This opportunity will include 5 local training around Czech Republic, during the following dates: October 20-30; December 9-11; February 10-12; March 24-26; April 21-23. In addition to these dates, this project offers a study visit to Brussels, which will happen in late January 2017.

Applications are open until the 23rd of September via this page. Find out more about this opportunity here.

Jan 09 2017
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Europe for Beginners: A Green Guide to the EU

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It is more evident than ever that politics at a national level alone cannot provide the solutions for the most challenging issues of our time. In this sense, a true European response is fundamental in ensuring a success of the causes the Greens are fighting for: environmental protection, an efficient use and a safe and sustainable production of energy, a reorientation of our economy to guarantee social inclusion and social security and – on the world stage – peace, development and the consolidation of democracy and fundamental rights.

But all of this cannot be achieved without genuine conversation and participation of both European politicians and the citizens they serve. In order to inspire them to engage with the European Union and work with colleagues across borders, this book aims to change the perception of the EU as a complex institution, which is hard for citizens to interact with.

Through an accessible and reader-friendly format, Europe for Beginners presents some of the most useful information on how the EU operates: what the different institutions do, how decisions are made, how EU law is enforced and how the EU is funded. It also includes a discussion of the role of democracy, the rights of European citizens and the challenges for a true European democracy, such as the power of lobbies.

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