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Poll Shows Half of Londoners Considering Voting Green in May
WorldNew Statesman1d ago

Poll Shows Half of Londoners Considering Voting Green in May

Exclusive polling by Ipsos Mori indicates that the Green Party is gaining significant support in London, with half of the city's residents considering voting Green in the upcoming May elections, potentially impacting Labour's vote share.

Swiss Green Party Proposes Free Public Transport Pass
Politics20-minuten10d ago

Swiss Green Party Proposes Free Public Transport Pass

Swiss National Councillor Marionna Schlatter of the Green Party is launching a new initiative to advocate for cheaper public transport tickets, specifically a "Gratishalbtax" for everyone, despite previous rejection by the Federal Council.

Hundreds of Thousands March Against Far Right in London
PoliticsBBCThe Guardianyle-uutiset+17nosFrance 24orfpublicoaktualne-czdigi24The Independentindex-hr+9 more24d ago20 sources

Hundreds of Thousands March Against Far Right in London

Hundreds of thousands of people marched through central London in a major demonstration against the far right, weeks before key elections and amid growing support for hard-right movements in the UK, with organizers claiming half a million participants.

Austrian Parties Debate Energy Transition and Russia Sanctions
Environmentdie-presse28d ago

Austrian Parties Debate Energy Transition and Russia Sanctions

In Austria's National Council, the Green party is advocating for an energy transition away from fossil fuels, while the FPÖ is calling for an end to sanctions against Russia. Green parliamentary leader Leonore Gewessler emphasized the need to escape the 'expensive trap' of fossil energy.

Zack Polanski repeated claim hypnosis can increase breast size, BBC interview reveals
PoliticsThe Guardian1mo ago

Zack Polanski repeated claim hypnosis can increase breast size, BBC interview reveals

Green party leader has said he immediately apologised for comments made in 2013 Sun interview, but footage six days later shows him standing by claim Zack Polanski’s claim to have immediately apologised for offering hypnosis intended to increase a woman’s breast size has been cast into doubt by the emergence of a 2013 interview with the Green party leader. In 2013, before he entered politics, Polanski was approached by a Sun journalist to see if a hypnotherapy session could make her breasts b...

Greens deputy leader calls for apology from Starmer over false claims that led to death threats
PoliticsThe Guardian1mo ago

Greens deputy leader calls for apology from Starmer over false claims that led to death threats

Mothin Ali fears for his life after anti-war protest was wrongly described as being in support of Iranian regime The deputy leader of the Green party has demanded an apology from Keir Starmer after the prime minister appeared to back false claims he protested in support of the Iranian regime, which led to him receiving death threats. Mothin Ali said he was “so scared” that the racist threats had increased to a point where “it feels like this time it might get me killed”. Continue reading...

Green Party Leader Zack Polanski Builds Team Amid Surging Polls
OpinionNew Statesman6d ago

Green Party Leader Zack Polanski Builds Team Amid Surging Polls

With the Green Party experiencing a surge in popularity according to recent polls, its leader, Zack Polanski, is reportedly focusing on building his inner circle and strengthening his team. This indicates strategic preparations for future political influence.

European Nations Grapple with Rising Fuel Prices; Bosnia and Herzegovina Officials Criticized for Inaction
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European Nations Grapple with Rising Fuel Prices; Bosnia and Herzegovina Officials Criticized for Inaction

The Middle East conflict continues to influence petrol and diesel prices across Europe, prompting varied national responses; Italy has cut fuel taxes, Germany has refused relief, and Austria's Green party has now cleared the way for a fuel price brake. Meanwhile, officials in Bosnia and Herzegovina face criticism for a lack of action as fuel prices continue to rise.

Dominik Krause Elected Munich's First Green Mayor, Defeating Dieter Reiter
Politicsfazaktualne-cznewsmaker-md29d ago3 sources

Dominik Krause Elected Munich's First Green Mayor, Defeating Dieter Reiter

Dominik Krause has been elected Munich's new mayor, becoming the first Green party member to hold the position after defeating long-serving incumbent Dieter Reiter, reflecting a shift in the city's political landscape. The article highlights that Krause, as the first Green mayor, effectively captures the prevailing sentiment in the Bavarian capital.

Munich Elects First Green Mayor
Politicsdanas1mo ago

Munich Elects First Green Mayor

Dominik Krause, the Green Party candidate, has won the mayoral election in Munich, becoming the Bavarian capital's first mayor from the Green Party after defeating the long-serving Social Democratic (SPD) mayor.

Labour MPs in talks to defect to Green Party
PoliticsThe Guardian1mo ago

Labour MPs in talks to defect to Green Party

Several Labour MPs are reportedly in discussions with the Green Party about potentially defecting, though no immediate moves are expected as MPs seek guarantees for reselection in their constituencies.

Austrian Greens Accuse Interior Minister of Withholding Sensitive Files
Politicsder-standard1mo ago

Austrian Greens Accuse Interior Minister of Withholding Sensitive Files

The Austrian Green Party has accused Interior Minister Karner of withholding sensitive documents from a parliamentary inquiry committee. Green faction leader Nina Tomaselli reported suspicious edits in police investigation files, with the Interior Ministry refusing to provide further information.

Austrian SPÖ Loses Voters to All Parties Since 2022
Politicsdie-presse1mo ago

Austrian SPÖ Loses Voters to All Parties Since 2022

Since 2022, the Austrian Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) has lost approximately 500,000 supporters, with more than half now favoring the Green Party or the Freedom Party (FPÖ). Surveys indicate that the ÖVP and KPÖ have also attracted former SPÖ voters.

UK Labour Party Divided Over Green Party Threat
PoliticsNew Statesman14d ago

UK Labour Party Divided Over Green Party Threat

The Labour Party in the UK is reportedly facing internal divisions regarding the growing threat posed by the Green Party. Following recent electoral outcomes in Gorton and Denton, the political battle between the two parties is expected to intensify.

Austrian Greens Demand Improvements to Renewable Energy Law
Environmentder-standardorf25d ago2 sources

Austrian Greens Demand Improvements to Renewable Energy Law

Austrian Green Party leader Leonore Gewessler has reiterated that the party will not approve the government's proposed accelerated renewable energy expansion law (EABG) in its current form, demanding improvements that require a two-thirds parliamentary majority.

Dominik Krause Becomes New Mayor of Munich
Politicsdanas26d ago

Dominik Krause Becomes New Mayor of Munich

Dominik Krause, a Green Party politician, has been elected as the new mayor of Munich following local elections in March 2026, becoming the first representative of his party to lead the Bavarian capital.

Greens Position Radical Economic Policy as Alternative to Labour
PoliticsThe GuardiantelexThe Independent+2New Statesmanhungary-today1mo ago5 sources

Greens Position Radical Economic Policy as Alternative to Labour

Zack Polanski has positioned the Green Party's economic policy as a radical alternative to Labour's, proposing reforms to taxes, tackling 'rip-off Britain', and overhauling fiscal rules to focus on wellbeing over GDP targets.

Pets are family
Worldin-cyprus1mo ago

Pets are family

The Green Party and the Animal Party have called out airlines for refusing to transport pets belonging to Cypriot and Greek nationals from the United Arab Emirates, leaving animals stranded in Dubai…

Swedish Government Formation Discussions
Politicssvenska-dagbladet1mo ago

Swedish Government Formation Discussions

A question has arisen regarding the level of animosity between the Centre Party (C) and the Green Party (Mp) in Sweden, particularly concerning ongoing government formation talks.