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The leader of the Finnish Green Party demands equal treatment for all students, regardless of their educational institution

Home municipality compensation for private schools will increase to 100 percent, but not for state schools and university training schools. State schools and training schools do not receive sufficient funding for special education, which puts students studying...

Unemployment reform: Ecolo’s motion on conflicts of interest rejected by the Walloon majority

Ecolo's proposal was supported by the two other opposition parties (PS and PTB) but was rejected by the MR-Les Engagés majority. With this motion, Ecolo attempted to suspend the federal legislative process and force the opening of...

Alleged embezzlement of public funds involving DRC’s Minister of State for the Environment sparks controversy

In an official statement signed by its communications advisor, Michel Koyakpa Zuakondiri, the Ministry strongly condemns these allegations, which it describes as "false" and "unfounded," and aimed at tarnishing the Minister's image. "Unfounded information...

Is Elizabeth May’s Anglican Faith Holding Her Back on Palestine?

Elizabeth May has never been one for understatement. Just days after the Green Party of Canada marked her 71st birthday by declaring she was “born to make a difference”, the longtime leader took part in...

Yves Engler & Ex-BC Green Leader Say Elizabeth May Finally Saying “Genocide” is Too Little Too Late

After more than 20 months of silence, Elizabeth May finally used the word “genocide” to describe Israel’s actions in Gaza on June 10. During a press conference for the Canada–Palestine Parliamentary Friendship Group, she stated: “What we see...

After Months of Silence, Elizabeth May Finally Says “Genocide”—But Still Shields the Israeli State

Under pressure from activists and party members the Green leader appears to have adjusted her language. On June 10, 2025, Elizabeth May finally used the word that many across Canada and the world have...

U.S. Green Party’s Latinx Caucus Condemns ICE Paramilitary Raids in California

The Latinx Caucus of the Green Party of the United States has issued a forceful condemnation of what it calls “violent and militarized” Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids that have shaken communities across California in recent...

PEI Green Leadership: Matt MacFarlane Thanks Supporters After Decisive Win

Matt MacFarlane, newly elected leader of the Green Party of Prince Edward Island, took to social media to thank supporters and acknowledge his opponent following a decisive victory in the party’s leadership race. “I...

“We need to talk to understand each other”: Marine Tondelier meets with fishermen in Lorient

"We need to talk to understand each other." It was with this in mind that Marine Tondelier, general secretary of the Ecologists, visited Lorient (Morbihan) on Thursday, June 5, 2025, to meet with stakeholders in the Breton...

Matt MacFarlane Elected Leader of P.E.I. Green Party in Landslide Victory

The Green Party of Prince Edward Island has elected Matt MacFarlane as its new leader in a decisive first-ballot win. The Borden-Kinkora MLA received 507 of the 647 votes cast, defeating former MLA Hannah Bell in what...

Marine Tondelier doesn’t spare her left-wing partners after a “black week” for ecology

Marine Tondelier is no stranger to outbursts. She claims to be outspoken, a departure from the conventional wisdom so common in politics. This Monday, June 2nd, it was her left-wing partners who bore the brunt. A guest...

Green Party MP Inka Hopsu criticized the government’s proposal to restrict access to healthcare for undocumented migrants

During her speech in the plenary session of Parliament, Green Party MP Inka Hopsu criticized the government's proposal to remove the obligation for social services to provide essential but non-urgent healthcare to undocumented migrants.

The Finnish Greens call for a modernization of working life structures

The Greens want to modernize working life structures to reflect the diversity of life and work situations. Insecurity and insecurity must not become the new normal. According to the vision of the Greens' new working life program,...

Ireland: Greens denounce government’s irresponsibility over National Children’s Hospital project

The Irish Green Party has criticized the government for its inability to manage the National Children's Hospital project, denouncing repeated delays and a complete lack of accountability on the part of those responsible. Despite millions of euros...

NATO Kid Hosts Ottawa Summit with Ukrainian Ambassador — Green Leadership Still Silent

Jayden Braves continues to blur the lines between youth leadership and militarist propaganda. In a move that further cements his role as Canada’s youth ambassador for NATO-style militarism, Jayden Braves—the controversial teenager who serves...

Jayden Baldonado Issues Apology and Clarifies Controversial Remarks

Jayden Baldonado, a former Green Party of Canada youth candidate and activist, has issued a public apology following a wave of backlash over a social media post in which he appeared to condone the killing of two...

Polish Presidential Election: Rafał Trzaskowski Receives Support from the Polish, Czech, and European Greens

The second round of the Polish presidential election, which will be held this Sunday, is being closely watched across Europe. Although none of the candidates are Kremlin supporters, as was the case recently...

Elizabeth May Has Said The Word “I” More Than Almost Anyone in Parliament

As MPs laugh at her solo caucus speech, comparisons to Trump’s self-centred style grow harder to ignore New data from OpenParliament.ca reveals that Elizabeth May is among the most frequent users of the word “I” in...

Greens Condemn Youth Candidate for Inflammatory Posts—But Stay Silent on NATO Kid, Gaza Genocide

May’s selective outrage raises questions about party values, priorities, and the meaning of “non-violence” On May 22, the Green Party of Canada issued a rare official press release to publicly condemn former youth candidate...

As Carney Threatens Sanctions on Israel, Elizabeth May’s Says Her Focus is Electoral Reform

As international condemnation of Israel’s assault on Gaza intensifies, Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney surprised many by suggesting Canada could impose sanctions on the Israeli government. The former Bank of Canada governor stated that “serious consequences” may...

“The door is being slammed in their faces”: Marine Tondelier attends the Envie employees’ visit near Angers

The National Secretary of the Greens was in Angers on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. The highlight of her visit was a discussion with employees of the Envie 49 integration network at the Trélazé...

In France, a mayor refuses to celebrate a wedding: the Greens denounce it as a “political PR stunt”

In a press release titled "Refusal to Celebrate a Marriage: A Serious Breach of the Rule of Law," the Bourg-lès-Valence Greens express "their deep concern following the refusal of Ms. Marlène Mourier, mayor of the town, to...

France: Annecy’s Green mayor decides not to run for municipal elections in 2026

He is the second Green mayor who will not run in 2026, along with Eric Piolle in Grenoble, out of loyalty to a campaign promise to limit himself to two terms. After having brought Annecy under the...

Belgium: Ecolo deplores the parliament’s decision to repeal the nuclear phase-out law

The deputies repealed a 2003 law, during the Greens' first term in federal government, which had called for a nuclear phase-out by 2025 and a ban on the construction of new nuclear production capacity. The outbreak of...

The Green Party of Slovenia issued an “Environmental Bill” to the Government of Dr. Robert Golob

During the last year of the government of the Republic of Slovenia, led by Robert Golob, the Green Party published an "environmental report" due to the failure to implement certain key environmental measures. The implementation of these...

“You Cost Mike Morrice His Seat”: Constantine Kritsonis Urges May to Step Down

In a sharply worded open letter to Elizabeth May and Green Party of Canada (GPC) members, long-time Green supporter and activist Constantine Kritsonis has offered a searing indictment of the party’s leadership, priorities, and recent strategic decisions.

Portugal: More than a hundred people sign petition calling for consistent Green representation in Parliament for environmental and social justice

Given the importance of the Greens' return to the Assembly of the Republic, 135 people gathered to demand the need for a determined and consistent voice to Parliament in favor of environmental and social justice.

Green Party Youth Leader Dismisses Criticism of NATO-Linked Teen as ‘Disinformation’

In a surprising development, the current co-chair of the Green Party of Canada’s youth wing, Pearson Singbeil Montgomery (23), has publicly dismissed Global Green News reporting on Jaden Braves — the former co-president of the Green Party’s...

Italy: Europa Verde strengthens the party’s political action at its Federal National Council held on Sunday

At the Europa Verde Federal National Council, held yesterday in Rome, the party's new thematic responsibilities were defined, a fundamental step towards strengthening its political and programmatic action in the face of future challenges.

Gaza: Ecolo demands a European humanitarian fleet and the recall of the Belgian ambassador to Israel

Israel announced on Monday a new military campaign against the Gaza Strip, which calls for the "conquest" of the Palestinian territory and will require, according to the army, the forced displacement of "most" of its inhabitants to...

Finland: Green Party MP Hanna Holopainen calls for equality in military service

Hanna Holopainen demands that the government take bold steps to develop a national defense system that treats men and women more fairly and strengthens national security. The majority of Finns already support universal civilian service, regardless of...

Veteran Green Candidate Darcie Lanthier: Party Must Move On from May’s Era of Control

Charlottetown, PEI – Longtime Green Party of Canada candidate and former ally of Elizabeth May, Darcie Lanthier, is calling for a clean and democratic leadership race in the wake of the party’s devastating 2025 election results.

Jonathan Pedneault Set to Leave Canada Amid Green Party Collapse

Multiple sources have confirmed to Global Green News that Jonathan Pedneault, who just days ago resigned as co-leader of the Green Party of Canada following a catastrophic election, is preparing to leave the country. His sudden exit...

After Green and NDP Collapse, Reason2Resist Panel Asks: What Happened to the Left?

In a scathing post-election analysis, Reason2Resist host Dimitri Lascaris was joined by author Yves Engler and Green Party of Quebec leader Alex Tyrrell to dissect the historic collapse of Canada’s electoral left in the 2025 federal election....

Steve Ward Issues Sobering Post-Mortem on Canadian Green Party Collapse

In the wake of the Green Party of Canada’s worst electoral performance in over two decades, former party donor and longtime observer Steve Ward of Kingston Ontario has published a thoughtful, widely shared reflection on the state...

Editorials

Green Party Using Spotlight to Push Civil Defence Expansion – Not Environmental Justice

While Canadians look to the Green Party for principled leadership on the environment and social justice, the federal Green co-leaders appear...

Opinion

Alex Tyrrell Comments On Federal Election Results

The results are in and Canada avoided the worst-case scenario of a Poilievre government, but this has come at the...