Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The upcoming European elections are critical for preventing far-right parties from gaining power and dismantling the Green Deal, according to the European Greens. In a high-profile Eurovision debate, the Greens emphasized their commitment to combating climate change and urged other parties to avoid alliances with the far-right. Terry Reintke highlighted the threat posed by far-right candidates to democracy and climate policies, urging voters to support the Green Deal and sustainable initiatives.
The European Greens have stressed the importance of the upcoming European elections in stopping the far-right from gaining power and dismantling the Green Deal. During a live Eurovision debate, the Greens, represented by Terry Reintke, called for a united front against the far-right’s threat to democracy and climate policies.
What are the main concerns of the European Greens regarding the upcoming elections?
The European Greens are concerned that far-right parties, often backed by Russia, could seize power and dismantle key policies like the Green Deal. They warn that this would undermine efforts to combat climate change and threaten democratic rights, freedom of the press, and the rights of women and minorities.
How have the European Greens contributed to the Green Deal since the 2019 elections?
Since the 2019 elections, the European Greens have led efforts to implement the Green Deal, focusing on urgent climate action. They aim to invest in home insulation, promote renewable energy, and create new jobs, prioritizing people and the planet over profit.
What recent political developments highlight the stakes of the upcoming elections?
Recent alliances between centrist parties and the far-right, such as the Dutch VVD’s collaboration with Geert Wilders’ PVV and Croatia’s HDZ forming a government with the far-right Homeland Movement, underscore the stakes. The Greens argue that such alliances could jeopardize European democracy and climate policies.
What stance do the European Greens expect from other centrist parties regarding far-right alliances?
The European Greens demand that centrist parties like the European People’s Party and the Liberals of ALDE and Renew Europe clarify their positions. They must decide whether to defend European democracy or collaborate with far-right groups like the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) and Identity and Democracy (ID) in the European Parliament.
