Official Minutes of FYEG General Assembly 2021

This document has been assembled by the GA Presidency: • Sean Currie, Scotland • Timon Hogenaar, Belgium • Sam Murray, the UK • Nikoleta Petkovic, Serbia • Liliane Pollmann, Germany • Elli Tessier, France CAS I

Wednesday, 02/06/2021 18:00 - 20:00 CEST

Chairing: Sam Assistant: Timon Minutes: Liliane Technical Assistant: Marie (Office)

MOs present: ÉcoloJ (Belgium) Les Jeunes Écologistes (France) Protests (Latvia) Giovanni Europeisti Verdi (Italy) Genç Yeşiller (Turkey) Young Greens of England and Wales DWARS (Netherlands) Grüne Jugend (Germany) Zelena molod’ Ukrayiny (Ukraine) Scottish Young Greens Jong Groen (Belgium) Red Equo Joven (Spain) Gronn Ungdom (Norway) Grön Ungdom (Sweden) Junge Grüne (Switzerland) Vihreät nuoret (Finland) Young Cyprus Greens

FYEG Bodies present: Democracy and Inclusion WG Political Platform Committee (PPC) Executive Committee (Outgoing)

Sam opens the CAS I at 18:04 CET and welcomes all delegates present. He introduces himself as well as all the other members of the proposed presidency in charge of the session. Marie introduces herself and offers technical support if needed. The other office members present are also introduced.

Sam then presents a short presentation to explain what is a CAS and how it will work using a short

1 Federation of young european greens powerpoint presentation and explanations. The amendments will be screened to explore if there are objections to be solved. If there aren’t objections the amendment will be stated as accepted. If there are objections the involved MOs are up to meet to find some kind of compromise. Sam explains after that how we will deal with the reached compromises. Sams asks for remaining questions or the need or clarification at any point. Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) asks a technical question about the voting mails but this was already solved as indicated by the office.

Antoine Tifine (PPC) explains that the PPC will be supported by EC in the CAS. They won’t be stating political opinions but facilitate and assist with their knowledge on the PPC and explain the decisions made while writing the text. They will also offer advice on wording and placing in the document to make the best result possible. He also announces that there was a task division in between the PPC on topics and chapters. They also offer help in working on compromises.

Alma Gunnarson (Grön Ungdom Sweden) asks how to raise an objection. Sam explains that this would be best done through the “raise hand” function to prevent it from getting lost in the chat.

Maurice Meyer (Democracy and Inclusion WG) asks if they would have the right to raise objections as they as WG representatives do not have voting rights. Sam explains that they won’t be able to raise objections but could state their opinion if they feel that this is necessary.

Sam reminds everyone to speak slowly and clearly so that the caption tool can work as fine as possible and makes it accessible to everyone. The tool is not yet used to other European accents.

Sam introduces the netiquette for the CAS sessions. He then asks the delegates to hand in the reached compromises via mail to the presidency and use one mail for each compromise. This will make it easier to keep track of all the compromises coming in.

Sam asks for patience with the amazing office in helping out with any technical issues.

Sam asks the delegates to indicate if they need a recap or a clarification and also if they need someone to speak slower.

In the chat Rebecca Morsch (Grüne Jugend Germany) asked if Sam’s presentation could be shared with the delegates. He promises to figure something out for that.

After this introductory part the actual CAS discussion starts at 18:39 CET.

Introduction to the Political Platform & A Diverse and Feminist Europe: Ä3 (DWARS): Accepted without objections

Ä25 (Les Jeunes Écologistes): Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) asks if there is a connection to another amendment later on. Isabelle Desportes (Les Jeunes Écologistes) explains that both amendments are related in the idea but wanted to take different positions and could understand if someone does not want this to be in the title. Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom Sweden) objects this because his MO thinks the original title is better. Sam suggests both to get in touch and try to find a compromise on this.

2 Federation of young european greens Ä23 (Les Jeunes Écologistes): Eleanor Morrissey (EC) asks the MO if they could remove that as it feels repeating to Ä24. Les Jeunes Écologistes would like to have a talk outside the CAS about that. Sam asks if there are any other MOs if they would like to be part of that conversation. Alma Gunnarson (Grön Ungdom Sweden) and Pauline Tomren (Gron Ungdom Norway) also want to be part of that talk.

Ä15 (Gron Ungdom Norway): No objections

Ä21 (Democracy and Inclusion WG): Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom Sweden) thinks that the original version is better. Sam proposes both parties be included to have a talk on this.

Ä13 (Gron Ungdom Norway): Pauline Tomren explains the aim of this amendment. Sheila Guha Thakurta (DWARS) is objecting this but would like to get some further context. Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) would also prefer to let it in and reflect on privileges. Robin Ehl (Les Jeunes Ecologists) are objecting this as well. Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) also wants to join that conversation so does Eleanor Morrissey (EC).

Sam reminds the room of the opportunity to withdraw amendments.

Ä27 (Grüne Jugend Germany): Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom Sweden) wants to discuss this for only including one kind of discrimination specificly. Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) agrees on this observation and wants to be added to the discussion. Isabelle Desportes (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) also wants to be part of the discussion. Rebecca Morsch (Grüne Jugend Germany) offers to explain the aim further in a side conversation on this issue. Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) wants to be added to this talk.

Ä1 (DWARS): Alma Gunnarson (Grön Ungdom Sweden) asks what is meant by social conditions in this context. Sheila Guha Thakurta (DWARS) explains that it is meant in a way of persons struggling for these reasons. Pauline Tomren (Gron Ungdom Norway) objects to this and wants to talk about this with DWARS. Amy (Scottish Young Greens) wants to be added to the conversation so does Alma Gunnarson.

Ä9 (ecolo j): Robin Ehl (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) asks for the purpose and the explanation. Emile Herman (ecolo j) explains that they want to state that the environment is disabling people more than their disability. Eleanor Morrissey (EC) believes this is already included and could weaken the text therefore they aren’t too happy with that. Florencia Sanchez Acosta (ecolo j) explains that it was meant more in terms of rephrasing than changing the meaning. In the upcoming discussion Les Jeunes Ecologists also want to be included.

Ä19 (Finnish Young Greens): Accepted without objections

Ä28 (Grön Ungdom Sweden): Robin Ehl (Les Jeunes Ecologists) thinks the amendment could make substantial changes and therefore objects to it. There will be a discussion in between both on that.

Ä33 (Gron Ungdom Norway): Accepted without objections.

Ä26 (Grüne Jugend Germany): Accepted without objections.

Ä8 (DWARS): Accepted without objections.

3 Federation of young european greens Ä2 (DWARS): Accepted without objections.

Ä12 (ecolo j): Accepted without objections.

Ä34 (Gron Ungdom Norway): Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) objects this as this is not meant as an attack. In the chat Antoine Tifine (PPC) raises awareness for the part “nonconsensual”. Pauline Tomren (Gron Ungdom Norway) raises awareness for the unwanted consequences and islamophobic and antisemitic implifications. She asks for a very sensitive discussion on the ethical consequences. The Grön Ungdom Sweden wants to join that conversation as well.

In the chat Timon states that it is okay to ask for clarifications if they are needed on this specific English vocabulary used in these parts.

Ä5 (Scottish Young Greens): Accepted without objections.

Ä17 (Finnish Young Greens): Accepted without objections.

Ä22 (Democracy and Inclusion WG): Accepted without objections.

Ä29 (Grön Ungdom Sweden): Accepted without objections.

Ä18 (Finnish Young Greens): Accepted without objections.

Ä6 (Junge Grüne Switzerland): Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) explains that they were asked by the office to clarify their wording to: “From line 242 to 244: orientation, gender identity, and gender expression freely and without fear. So-called “conversion therapy”* is dehumanising and must be banned and its performance must be prosecuted immediately. The relationships of same- and opposite-sex couples and their families should enjoy” to indicate the aim more clearly. This new version was accepted without objections.

Ä10 (ecolo j): Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) asks what they think about his suggestion for putting this in another paragraph as he didn’t receive an answer. Emile Herman (ecolo j) states that they are open to have a chat on that. Lisa Bednarz (Democracy and Inclusion WG) asks for clarification on the wording and wants to know if all people or just those with an uterus are meant. Sam explains that this is probably due to grammar issues.

Ä4 (DWARS): Tim Horras (Grüne Jugend Germany) wants to talk about the term surrogacy with DWARS. They will have this discussion outside. Alma Gunnarsson (Grön Ungdom Sweden) already started a similar discussion and wants to take part in that further. Pauline Tomren (Gron Ungdom Norway) also asks to be included in this discussion. Ecolo J should also be included in that.

Ä11 (ecolo j): Accepted without objections.

Ä7 (Scottish Young Greens) & Ä14 (Jong Groen, écolo j, DWARS, Déi Jonk Gréng): They already met and came to the following compromise: “Trans women are women, trans men are men, being non-binary is valid, and trans rights are human rights. Mandatory mental health assessments violate trans people’s dignity and right to self-determination and should be banned. We demand legal gender recognition procedures for all genders and none, and the right to change names in an auto-declarative and unconditional manner.”

4 Federation of young european greens This was accepted without objections.

Ä30 (Grön Ungdom Sweden): Accepted without objections.

Ä16 (Les Jeunes Ecologistes): Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) they don’t think this addition is necessary and therefore they object to this amendment. They want to have a talk about that. Sarah Sharp (Young Greens of England & Wales) backs this up and wants to be included in that discussion. Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) agrees and gives another example. He asks if Les Jeunes Ecologistes want to withdraw the amendment and otherwise talk. This amendment has therefore been withdrawn by Les Jeunes Ecologists.

Ä31 (Grön Ungdom & Gron Ungdom): Antoine Tifine (PPC) clarifies that this would be an addition as this was presented as a language issue by the presidency. This amendment was accepted without objections.

Ä20 (Finnish Young Greens): Sam asks for clarification on the “ECRML” which is used in the explanation. Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom Sweden) explains in the chat: “European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages” is meant. This amendment was accepted without objections.

Ä32 (Grön Ungdom & Gron Ungdom): Sheila Guha Thakurta (DWARS) does not have strong objections but wants to have a talk on that. Robin Ehl (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) also wants to talk about this amendment in terms of the details in that. Alma Gunnarsson (Grön Ungdom Sweden) states that they are happy to have a talk on that. Antoine Tifine (PPC) also wants to be included in that talk to make sure that the text stays balanced. The Finnish Young Greens also ask for being included in that talk.

Amendments which need to be further discussed until the next CAS in this section: Ä25, Ä23, Ä21, Ä13, Ä27, Ä1, Ä9, Ä28, Ä34, Ä10, Ä4, Ä32

Chapter 2 of the Political Platform: A Democratic Europe

Ä23 (Democracy and Inclusion WG): Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) asks if the WG would be willing to rephrase this amendment to simplify the content to make it more understandable. And wants to talk about that further outside the CAS. Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) just wants to thank the WG for putting that forward and wants to be included in the discussion. Christina Keßler (PPC) makes a wording suggestion but does not want to interfere in the discussion. Maurice Meyer (Democracy and Inclusion WG) is happy to jump into the discussion. Tim Horras (Grüne Jugend Germany) states that this is a very important topic for them as well and would like to be part of that talk as well.

Ä18 (ecolo j): Christina Keßler (PPC) asks if this content would be better placed in the activist section and raises awareness to be more concret in the wording. Emile Herman (ecolo j) states that they are open to discussion on both issues. Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) states that they also would like to be included in this discussion.

Ä8 (DWARS): Christina Keßler (PPC) asks what is actually meant by “suspension and sanctions” and suggests changing the wording to a clearer phrase. Janno Rook (DWARS) reads out an alternative already found in discussion with a different MO: “including human rights, democracy, freedom of the press and rule of law. Decisions on sanctions and suspension of voting rights for

5 Federation of young european greens breaches of these by EU member states should become a matter for the court.” Antoine Tifine (PPC) states that this is still not completely clarifying the aim and raises awareness of a potential contradiction. They are also happy to have a talk on that. Sam asks him to put that in the chat to be accessible for all CAS participants. This happened. Robin Ehl (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) asks if this could indicate a conflict between the two included courts (The one on human rights and the EU one on justice). Janno Rook (DWARS) is open to change something if needed. Sarah Sharp (Young Greens of England and Wales) backs Robin and would like to be involved in conversations about this. Antoine Tifine (PPC) tries to clarify the field of the European Court of Justice and that there shouldn’t be any conflicts arising from that. Alma Gunnarsson (Grön Ungdom Sweden) wants to be included in this discussion as well.

Amendments which need to be further discussed until the next CAS in this section: Ä23, Ä18, Ä8

There was a quick discussion on the further approach and the room decided on ending the CAS session at this point and the presidency stated that the delegates will be informed about the further planning. If they want to talk about their amendments individually that’s great. If the reach compromises, Sam states that this should be mailed to the presidency in a mail for each amendment. Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) asks how to get in touch with other delegates with whom they are not connected until now. Özgecan Kara (FYEG Office) the office will share the current status of amendment discussions right after the CAS. There will be a meeting room for exchange in between the delegates. The link to that would be shared with them. The Office also offers to bring parties in touch via mail for further exchange.

Sam closes the CAS session at 20:14 CET.

CAS II

Thursday, 03/06/2021 18:00 - 21:00 CEST

Part I

Chairing: Elli Assistant:Niki Minutes: Sean

MOs present: Grön Ungdom (Sweden) Scottish Young Greens Protests (Latvia) Grøn Ungdom (Norway) Les Jeunes Écologistes (France) Young Cyprus Greens Genç Yeşiller (Turkey) Grüne Jugend (Germany) Vihreät nuoret (Finland) Young Greens of England & Wales Ecolo j (Belgium) DWARS (Netherlands) Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera (Switzerland)

6 Federation of young european greens FYEG Bodies present: Political Platform Committee (PPC) Office Executive Committee (EC) Democracy & Inclusion WG (D&I WG) Presidency

Elli presents the people acting in this session the proposed presidency and their different roles tonight, as well as the structure of tonight’s meeting. They make clear that there are 2 types of amendments: those that will be voted at GA in current form, and those that have alternative amendments. For these, there is the possibility to compromise.

Elli presents the Polish Young Greens’ original statutory amendment, explaining that it has been withdrawn at the request of FYEG EC.

Wanja (EC) proposes amendment 1, explaining that EC would like to delete the gender officer, not because they don’t think there should be one, but because they think there should only be the offices defined in the IRPs that necessarily are chosen.

Elli asks if anyone has a question about this amendment.

Elli asks if anyone would like to oppose this amendment.

Florencia (Ecolo J) asks what the role was before.

Wanja says she doesn’t know how this was introduced, suggests that Özge may have better memory.

Özge (office) says that this was an annex of safe space policy. They realised that this was put there by mistake. There were two teams: awareness team and gender officer team. They didn’t realise they accidentally used 2 different terms.

Elli asks if anyone else would like to say something.

Elli introduces amendment 2, saying it is a very practical amendment about ME organisation.

Elli asks for any clarifications.

Elli asks for any opposition.

Elli introduces A3, which is about the replacement of “observer” with associate.

Sebastian (Swiss Young Greens) asks why the change.

Wanja says this change was made last year and it was missed in IRPs in several places. It was changed because there has been confusion. Therefore, it is easier for MOs.

Elli asks if there are any other objections or comments.

Elli introduces A4. It is a change in the possibility of submitting an emergency resolution. EC

7 Federation of young european greens amendment is to require the support of 6 organisations; DWARS alternative amendment is 4 organisations.

Wanja says that EC believes it should be 6 because it should only be used in emergency situations. 6 MOs avoids the possibility of a smaller region going together on a specific thing - there needs to be broader support from different parts of the organisation. 4 is therefore too few.

Janno (DWARS) says that 6 members is really a lot because submitting an emergency resolution about something that is an actuality is too many.

Asher (Jong Groen) asks how recently an emergency resolution has been brought, and how many have been brought.

Özge says, in chat, “I can check and come back”. Later, she clarifies there have been two: one in 2010, one in 2014.

Elli introduces A5, which removes the necessity to consult MOs in excluding a person for sexual assault., asks if anyone would like to say anything.

Elli introduces A6, which is basically the same as the first amendment, relating to gender officer. Asks if anyone would like to say anything.

Elli introduces A7, which clarifies the role of treasurer.

Stefanie (EC) presents the amendment, saying that the tasks of the treasurer were very specifically defined in the IRPs. In reality, the role has become a lot more political. It still keeps the important things that treasurer should do like checking the report, or making the report. Having regular meetings with the Office preparing budgets and stuff so that’s all in there but like more the really specific things on the reports on incomes or like all these kinds of things is the basic, because this is more an admin stuff that the treasure needs to understand and to report, but that doesn’t need to make, necessarily.

Janno (DWARS) asks for clarification on gender budgeting.

Stefanies says that this is something that has been in the IRPs for some time now. You can read it in the financial report so we make an elaborate overview of and then analysis of how gender comes back into our budget for example on how much we rebate like the travel cost, of course, it’s not there this year, but if you check the plans for all the reports from last year you could see it. Or also, like all these kinds of things, we’re also working on really gender budgeting which you can find in the plan in the financial plan. This is something that still kind of has to be sort of developed but it means that when you make a plan that you also include all gender dynamics into it. I would invite you to read reports on the plan to get maybe a better overview of what it entails, because it’s in there, and also happy to receive any suggestions on how to make it better, because it can always be improved.

Elli asks for any more questions.

Elli moves to A8, suggesting it doesn’t need much discussion because it’s grammatical, but the floor is open.

Elli moves to A9, which clarifies working groups to how they are done in practice. Asks for any

8 Federation of young european greens input.

Elli moves to A10, which makes the mandates of different groups more flexible by referring to the internal delegation order decided upon by the EC on an annual basis.

Wanja says that, as Elli has said, this is something that we proposed in order to give the EC, who are elected at every GA ,a bit more flexibility on how to divide different tasks, how to form the mandates internally in the EC every operational year. We don’t think that all specific tasks need to be in the IRPs, we think it’s good if every EC can feel a bit like “Who wants to do what, how to divide the different tasks” and this is done through a new proposed so-called delegation order that we’ll be starting. Yeah, that will be implemented from the beginning of the next operational year that is from Monday.

Sebastien argues that their problem is that the EC’s amendment deletes too many descriptions of tasks in the IRPs. For them, they could be specified in the internal delegation. And it doesn’t delete the parts which become obsolete to internal delegation or and introduces a whole new paragraph about the nature of these internal delegation order. Our suggestion is, nevertheless, the EC is introducing internal delegation or from the next operational year on, but either withdraws, their amendment, to be more concise and accessible, and also a point we’d like to have, in an amendment, is something too similar to members organisations have access to the internal delegation order.

Elli reminds the call that there are no amendments to the amendments.

Wanja says that we could set-up a delegation order, that EC doesn’t want to withdraw this amendment. It will make the organisational work much easier for EC an office. We’re not withdrawing, but we’ll take the remark into account.

Elli asks for more comments.

Elli moves to A11, which clarifies the mandates of the Advisory Committee, by saying they are here based on organisational and political matters. Asks for any comments, suggesting it is probably clear.

Elli moves to A12, which aims to give more flexibility to the Ecosprinter editorial board. Asks if anyone wants to give input.

Elli moves to A13, while suggesting that if they are going too quickly, they can say. Amendment is about travel reimbursements and the costs covered for activities.

Wanja presents it, saying that as you see we propose here to change that all relevant receipts and proof of travel have been handed in, at least later two months after activity took place to within the deadline communicated for each activity. We think this provides better flexibility. And yeah, we think it better fits actual practice, it means that the EC can or the office can put a shorter deadline when needed, and, yeah, a longer deadline when needed. We think that this will not affect the transparency in any way, just making it a bit more flexible and in line with actual practices.

Elli asks if anyone wants to speak against this amendment or to ask for clarification.

Ellie moves to alternative amendment 13 from DWARS, which proposes to only reimburse vegan food.

9 Federation of young european greens Janna (DWARS) says that it would be most logical to make vegan food as the norm because it’s closest to the ideals of FYEG.

Sebastian (Swiss YG) says EC would like A13 to be split in two: the part on reimbursement and the part on food.

Wanja (EC) says that the alternative amendment should be voted down, even though she is vegan. It has been a debate in member organisations. We state that vegetarian and vegan food can be reimbursed. I think we could go with a compromise, where we go back to the original, original writing in the IRPs. So not deleting it every event vegan food should be offered, and it’s consumption encouraged, But I would really be against the DWARS amendments. She says that it’s important that we are an inclusive movement not a lifestyle club. Hence, asking that we go back to the original text.

Sarah (Young Greens of England and Wales ) wants to reject the alternative amendment on the same grounds as Wanja.

Elli asks if Sarah wants to be part of the conversation.

Sarah says yes.

Elli moves to A14, which is about EC allowances.

Stefanie presents an amendment, which is a result of the discussions at MO Forum. They had a brainstorm in EC, consulted advisory committee, says we’ve also consulted the FCAC, and we’ve consulted you and get this proposal as a result of this so basically we propose a monthly allowance, up to a maximum of 100 euros a month, and EC members are free to collect this. And so nobody is obliged to do this. And, yeah, the allowances for, you can read, which kind of meetings but basically these until all kinds of meetings as FYEG does. So basically, this would be a monthly remuneration, but we call it an allowance here. And I’m happy to receive any questions if anybody has them. Thank you.

Elli asks for any questions on or opposition to the amendment.

Elli moves to A15. This amendment is from Polish YG, with an alternative amendment from EC. Amendment is about the age of delegates, and the alternative amendment is to make it more flexible.

Özge speaks on behalf of Polish YG, saying that they will withdraw the amendment for an alternative amendment.

Wanja (EC) says that this is already a compromise

Elli asks for any more comments.

Elli moves to A16. Amendment is from Polish YG. The Polish YG proposed an amendment to statutes, and “we” asked them to move it to IRPs.

Wanja (EC) says that the EC thinks it’s a good amendment, and suggests MOs vote in favour.

10 Federation of young european greens Elli introduces A17, which is from Polish Young Greens and says that meeting rules at GA should be passed by two thirds majority.

Wanja (EC) says that EC is against this because it is a high requirement for something that is necessary for the GA to happen. It will prolong processes and make it more difficult to start.

Elli asks for any more comments.

Asher (Jong Groen) asks about activity plan amendments from Grön Ungdom.

Özge (office) says that EC wants to accept them because they are grammatical.

Part II

Chairing: Timon Assistant: Niki Minutes: Liliane Technical Assistant: Caro

MOs present: Scottish Young Greens Protests (Latvia) Gron Ungdom (Norway) Les Jeunes Écologistes (France) Neolaía Oikológon (Cyprus) Genç Yeşiller (Turkey) Grüne Jugend (Germany) Vihräet nuoret (Finland) Young Greens of England & Wales Jong Groen (Belgium) DWARS (Netherlands) Grön Ungdom (Sweden) Giovanni Europeisti Verdi (Italy) Ecolo j (Belgium) Junge Grüne (Switzerland) Zelena molod’ Ukrayiny (Ukraine)

FYEG Bodies present: Political Platform Committee EC Democracy & Inclusion WG

Timon takes the floor after a short break at 19:00 to start the second part of this CAS II.

Political Platform Chapter 2 - A Democratic Europe

In the CAS I the amendments up to Ä8 (DWARS) (including that one) were discussed, so the discussion goes on with Ä6 (DWARS).

Ä6 (DWARS): Isabelle Desportes (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) wants to object to this amendment and

11 Federation of young european greens gives their reasons for that. Mainly it is because they want to have them at all levels.

Ä11 (DWARS): Isabelle Desportes (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) wants to object to this amendment. The reasons are the same as Ä6. Alma Gunnarsson (Grön Ungdom Sweden) also wants to object to this amendment.

Ä1 (Grön Ungdom Sweden): Christina Keßler (PPC) has a comment on the wording in a part of that amendment dealing with “citizenship”.

Ä16 (Junge Grüne Switzerland): Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) elaborates on the needs they think should be also mentioned as commons if there were examples given. Accepted without objections.

Ä27 (Junge Grüne Switzerland): Christina Keßler (PPC) points out that the examples here function as a transition to the next part of the Political Platform. Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom Sweden) wants to object to this amendment.

Ä14 (DWARS): Christina Keßler (PPC) comments that this is not in line with FYEG’s position on gender quota and suggests rephrasing it accordingly. Robin Ehl (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) wants to object to this amendment for similar reasons. Florencia Sanchez Acosta (ecolo j) wants to take part in that discussion. Alma Gunnarsson (Grön Ungdom Sweden) wants to object this for the amount of details. Solveig Albrecht (Grüne Jugend Germany) also wants to object to this. Giulio Tolu (EC) raises awareness of the wording and understanding of gender quotas. Timon asks DWARS if they want to stay with this amendment concerning the amount of objections. Janno Rook (DWARS) states that they understand the objections but are looking forward to the discussion. Lara Scharrer (Gron Ungdom Norway) wants to also be included in this talk. The Young Greens of England and Wales also want to be included in this discussion as they stated in the chat.

Ä24 (Grüne Jugend Germany): Solveig Albrecht (Grüne Jugend Germany) elaborates on the motivation for this amendment. Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom Sweden) wants to object to this as they think this would go too far. Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) asks if they would need to register to vote and how it could be dealt with influencing parents or relatives. Les Jeunes Ecologistes also want to be included in that talk. Janno Rook (DWARS) also wants to be included in that talk. Christina Keßler (PPC) explains that after a similar discussion at the MO forum the wording was changed to the current one. She does not want to be included in that discussion. Lara Scharrer (Gron Ungdom Norway) also wants to object to this amendment. Tim Horras (Grüne Jugend Germany) tries to answer Ashers questions: In Germany there are no registrations to votes and needs clarification on this. Concerning the influence he reminds that this argument was already used when it was talked about women’s voting rights. Tim Horras asks for this discussion.

Timon reminds of the time that is needed for detailed discussions and pleads for discussing this outside CAS sessions.

Ä19 (Les Jeunes Ecologistes): Christina Keßler (PPC) comments on this. They suggest changes in wording to clarify the aim. She also raises awareness on keeping the youth mentioned explicitly. Alma Gunnarsson (Grön Ungdom Sweden) objects to this amendment.

Ä9 (Les Jeunes Ecologistes): Accepted without objections.

Ä28 (Junge Grüne Switzerland): Accepted without objections.

12 Federation of young european greens Ä29 (Junge Grüne Switzerland): Christina Keßler (PPC) emphasis to not weaken this passage. Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom Sweden) objects to this and wants to bring this to a vote. He is open for discussion anyway. Janno Rook (DWARS) wants to be included as well.

Ä12 (DWARS): Christina Keßler (PPC) wants to change “continent” into “EU”. Janno Rook (DWARS) agrees on that. Accepted without objections.

Ä13 (DWARS): Christina Keßler (PPC) reminds that this discussion has also happened in the MO forum and it was agreed to leave it as it is. Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) wants to treat this together with the following amendment as they are the same. Florencia Sanchez Acosta (ecolo j) wants to object to this amendment and points out that it is contradictory to the previous one. Timon points out that this does not necessarily clash as it is dealing with other EU institutions. Isabelle Desportes (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) also wants to be included in this discussion. Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom Sweden) also wants to be included.

Ä15 (DWARS): will be discussed together with Ä13.

Ä22 (Democracy & Inclusion WG): Christina Keßler (PPC) points out that from their perspective taxes are already included in the current wording. Marius Meyer (Democracy & Inclusion WG) elaborates on the motivation for their amendment. Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom Sweden) wants to object to this amendment and wants to put this to a vote. There is no wish for a discussion. Ä30 (Junge Grüne Switzerland): Accepted without objections.

Ä2 (DWARS): Christina Keßler (PPC) asks for clarification on the implications of this amendment. Janno Rook (DWARS) clarifies this. Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom Sweden) wants to object to this amendment as it feels too federalist for them. There will be a discussion on this issue.

Ä7 (DWARS): Christina Keßler (PPC) explains that they did not include NATO because of the various stances on it. Stefanie DeBock (EC) wants to object to this amendment as this would need a broader debate. Solveig Albrecht (Grüne Jugend Germany) also objects to this amendment and wants to be included in the discussion. Amy Smith (Scottish Young Greens) agrees with the objections. Alma Gunnarsson (Grön Ungdom Sweden) also objects to this in favour of their own and wants to join the conversation. The Young Greens of England and Wales also want to be included. Janno Rook wants this discussion but needs to check with the delegation.

Ä3 (DWARS): Christina Keßler (PPC) is worried that this could be read as anti-EU-enlargement and suggests finding a better wording. Alma Gunnarsson (Grön Ungdom Sweden) objects to this amendment in favour of their own.

Ä17 (Grön Ungdom): Christina Keßler (PPC) points out that there is a whole paragraph on EU neighbourhood policy dealing with this which should be discussed at a different time. Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom Sweden) explains that they received positive feedback. This should be talked about with DWARS and PPC. (Regarding an addition in Chapter 6, Junge Grüne Switzerland also want to be included)

Ä31 (Junge Grüne Switzerland): Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) wants to object to this amendment. There will be a discussion.

Ä5 (Scottish Young Greens): There has been a compromise on that including the amendments Ä25

13 Federation of young european greens & Ä26: “Insert from line 173 violence and repression and towards prevention and cooperation as tools for dealing with conflict in our societies. Defunding the police would lead to this structural change by refocusing public money towards social good.

Delete from line 174 to 179: We also support the improvement of the employment and working conditions of police employees. In some countries, many are overworked and under a lot of pressure, have poor working conditions, and receive low salaries. This contributes to an increased use of violence, higher levels of corruption, and poor quality service. Police employees should receive better training, especially concerning gender-based violence, the tackling of unconscious bias*

Insert from line 185 to 186: legalisation of drugs* and opening borders as a way of reducing violence and reinforcing security (see Chapter 5 – Health).

Prevention entails as well that the police cannot be the solution to every issue. Dealing with persons in certain psychological states, with homeless people or victims of violence can be done better by specific personnel such as psychologists, street workers and social workers. These jobs should be strengthened and funded better.” Christina Keßler (PPC) reminds that there is already a prevention paragraph at a different part in the platform. Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom Sweden) states that he does not agree with merging all three and wants to either split it up again or wants to be included in the discussion. Antoine Tifine (PPC) explains how the process was structured and wants all MOs interested to be included in the discussion. Robin Ehl (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) asks why the part about the working conditions was deleted. Amy Smith (Scottish Young Greens) explains why this was deleted and states that they are happy to discuss this again. Solveig Albrecht (Grüne Jugend Germany) agrees with Amy and explains their working process further. Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) asks if they would go on with the Pre-CAS work. Timon explains that this is the current state. Asher does not want to be included.

Ä21 (Finnish Young Greens): Accepted without objections.

Ä20 (Les Jeunes Ecologistes): Accepted without objections.

Ä4 (DWARS): Accepted without objections.

Ä10 (Les Jeunes Ecologistes): Accepted without objections.

Amendments which need to be discussed further: Ä6, Ä11, Ä1, Ä27, Ä14, Ä24, Ä19, Ä29, Ä13, Ä15, Ä2, Ä7, Ä3, Ä17, Ä31, Ä5, Ä25, Ä26

Amendments already put to a vote: Ä22

Chapter 3 of the Political Platform - A Sustainable Europe

Ä37 (Jong Groen, DWARS, Déi Jonk Gréng): Antoine Tifine (PPC) explains why they chose this particular order. It is a matter of defining things and coherency within the text. Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) therefore wants to object to this amendment. Antoine Tifine asks them if they want to withdraw it. Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) explains that they would need to check in

14 Federation of young european greens between themselves first.

Ä2 (Grön Ungdom Sweden): Antoine Tifine (PPC) explains why this wording was chosen and asks them to withdraw their amendment. Robin Ehl (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) wants to object to this amendment.

Ä36 (Grüne Jugend Germany): Solveig Albrecht (Grüne Jugend Germany) asks for clarification on the reason for the objection. Antoine Tifine (PPC) wants to clarify if the objection is for this amendment. This could be cleared. Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom Sweden) wants to object to this amendment and have a talk on that. Protests would also like to be included.

Ä22 (Grüne Jugend Germany): Alma Gunnarsson (Grön Ungdom) wants to object to this and put it to a vote.

Ä23 (Grüne Jugend Germany): Tim Horras (Grüne Jugend Germany) explains that there was a mistake: it has to be an “economic system” instead of “economy”. Janno Rook (DWARS) wants to object to this amendment.

Ä25 (Les Jeunes Ecologistes): Alma Gunnarsson (Grön Ungdom Sweden) wants to object this amendment and wants to take this to a vote. Ä26 (Les Jeunes Ecologistes): Antoine Tifine (PPC) states that this topic is covered later in the text and asks to withdraw the first sentence of this amendment. Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) agrees with this position and backens the suggestion. Robin Ehl (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) agrees to withdraw the first sentence and hopes to simplify the discussion by doing that. The sentence “Technological fixes, such as carbon-storage facilities, are not enough. Much stronger action is needed to fight climate change, directly tackling root causes.” will be deleted. This compromise was agreed on without objections.

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Ä40 (Junge Grüne Switzerland): Antoine Tifine (PPC) raises awareness that the wording could be problematic. Janno Rook (DWARS) would like to have a talk on that and suggests voting on the exact figure. Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) agrees to have that conversation.

Ä8 (DWARS): This should be discussed with Ä40. Antoine Tifine (PPC) proposes MOs sharing their national targets for facilitating the discussion.

Ä24 (Grüne Jugend Germany): Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) asks for a clarification why they want to include this point if others aren’t that clear. Tim Horras (Grüne Jugend Germany) explains why the job guarantee is important to them. Antoine Tifine (PPC) also asks for clarification on the aim of this job guarantee and what is covered. He suggests changing the wording. Tim Horras explains that it means ensuring the workers find another job. Asher Serrana is objecting to this amendment and refers to a different section where this aim is stated.

Ä29 (Finnish Young Greens): Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom Sweden) wants to object to this amendment and put it to a vote. Janno Rook (DWARS) agrees on this.

Ä41 (Junge Grüne Switzerland): Accepted without objections.

15 Federation of young european greens Ä42 (Junge Grüne Switzerland): Accepted without objections.

Ä27 (Jong Groen, écoloj, DWARS, Déi Jonk Gréng): Antoine Tifine (PPC) wants to clarify on the exact impact of this amendment. He also raises concerns about the merging of the couple of paragraphs. He suggests not changing the second part. Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) explains why they merged these paragraphs. He needs to check with the other organisations and promises to come back.

Ä31 (Grüne Jugend Germany): There was no agreement beforehand. Rebecca Morsch (Grüne Jugend Germany) explains that GRÜNE JUGEND and Les Jeunes Écologistes agree with each other, but not with the Finnish Young Greens. Janno Rook (DWARS) states that they are neutral with this amendment but are hesitant for different reasons. Protests fully agree with DWARS. Stefanie DeBock (EC) states that we are strongly against nuclear energy and want this to be included in the Political Platform. Peppi Sepälä (Vihreät nuoret) objects to this amendment. Robin Ehl (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) wants to point out that Les Jeunes Écologists also support the amendment A31. The discussion which was held with the Finnish Young Greens did not lead to any compromise, also because there was a need to discuss in a bigger group with all the MOs interested. Maybe this has to go to a vote.

Ä3 (Grön Ungdom): Antoine Tifine (PPC) explains the process in drafting this passage. Janno Rook (DWARS) objects to this amendment as it could imply nuclear weapons. Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) wants to object as well and sees no room for compromises.

Ä4 (Grön Ungdom): Antoine Tifine (PPC) suggests removing “the most of all” to clear the wording. Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom Sweden) suggests adding that to the bigger discussion about nuclear issues.

Ä28 (Finnish Young Greens): There was no compromise found beforehand. Timon suggests talking about that within the nuclear telegram group. This is agreed on.

Ä6 (DWARS): This will also be discussed in the nuclear group. Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) claims that this is not adding anything to a text and asks DWARS if they would withdraw it. Janno Rook (DWARS) sees no reason for withdrawing.

Ä18 (Les Jeunes Ecologistes): Alma Gunnarsson (Grön Ungdom Sweden) wants to object to this amendment and discuss this in the nuclear group.

Ä30 (Finnish Young Greens): Robin Ehl (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) wants to point out that there are concerns about this issue in the EP as well. Therefore he wants to object to this amendment. Florencia Sanchez Acosta (ecolo j) wants to object to this as well and would stay with the original wording. Janno Rook (DWARS) also does not agree and asks how the Finnish think about these objections. Peppi Seppälä (Finnish Young Greens) clarifies the aim of this amendment. It is mainly about the focus in this section.

Ä1 (Jong Groen, DWARS, déi jonk gréng): Alma Gunnarsson (Grön Ungdom Sweden) wants to object to this amendment and suggests putting it to a vote. Florencia Sanchez Acosta (ecolo j) and Robin Ehl (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) are objecting to this as well. Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) asks if ecolo j and Les Jeunes Ecologistes would also prefer the vote. Robin Ehl states that they would do so.

16 Federation of young european greens Amendments which need to be discussed further: Ä37, Ä2, Ä36, Ä23, Ä40, Ä8, Ä24, Ä27, Ä31, Ä3, Ä4, Ä28, Ä6, Ä18, Ä30

Amendments already put to a vote: Ä22, Ä25, Ä1, (Ä31, Ä3)

Timon closes the session at 21:02 and reminds of the next CAS on Friday morning.

CAS III

Friday, 04/06/2021 09:30 - 12:30 CEST

Chairing: Liliane Assistant:Sam Minutes: Timon

MOs present: Grön Ungdom Scottish Young Greens Protests Grønn Ungdom Les Jeunes Écologistes Νεολαία Οικολόγων (Neolaía Oikológon) Genç Yeşiller Grüne Jugend Vihräet nuoret Young Greens of England & Wales Ecolo j Jong Groen DWARS Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera

FYEG Bodies present: Political Platform Committee Office Executive Committee (EC)

We carry on with 3 - Sustainability.

A19: Concerns from PPC that there are ‘no other links with water’, they suggest this section might be covered in other sections of the PPC. Was accepted, no comments. Late comment by Swiss Young Greens: they want to include some more on water, they will have a chat with the Les Jeunes Écologistes .

A11 by Grön Ungdom. PPC comments: agricultural transition, is reasonable to include here, however they are concerned about the wording and that this might indicate the opposite of what it says. Isabelle (Les Jeunes Écologistes ) expresses their concerns. Janno (DWARS) expresses concerns that organic farming would be considered better than other

17 Federation of young european greens types of farming. Henry (Grön Ungdom) disagrees with the comments made by DWARS, therefore they believe it is important to keep that amendment.

A19: Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera. Objection from Grön Ungdom, they want to discuss it with Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera DWARS objects as well, but expresses concerns about finding an agreement.

A9: DWARS. Grön Ungdom reject the amendment, would like to discuss this in a Telegram chat. Vihräet nuoret: it feels somewhat contradictory with what is coming up next, want to be included in this conversation to look for a compromise. Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/ Giovani Verdi Svizzera also object, happy to have a chat. Grønn Ungdom to be included as well.

A34: Vihräet nuoret. Antoine (PPC) sees a contradiction. PPC is not calling for a vegan Europe, so ‘carrying on with hunting, fishing etc.’ feels contradictory. Suggestion re: hunting/fishing are covered elsewhere in the text, suggestion to protect indegenouous people (to hunt/fish) and to put this as such in the text. Les Jeunes Écologistes to have a conversation with PPC about this. Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera object due to plant based farming not being possible in mountain areas (is referring to A9), thus want to be included in the conversation.

A44: PPC wants to thank Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera, they are not sure about the current regulations in all countries and suggest not to mention the ‘organic labels’ Question from Jong Groen: ‘is there an example by Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/ Giovani Verdi Svizzera about such a label? Also: do the Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera think this label should be singular. Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera: it has a universal meaning, no point in changing the labels. (‘to the labels..direct’ will be removed, accepted, no further comments’).

A45: Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera: Objections from Grön Ungdom, they claim it is too interfering with people’s liberty to choice. PPC comments: proposes to sit together to find a better wording or add the definition to the glossary. Junge Grüne Schweiz/ Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera to be included in the conversation.

A13: Grön Ungdom (Grön Ungdom). DWARS objects the bit on vertical farming, want to discuss. No further comments.

A32: Grüne Jugend: No comments, accepted.

A12: DWARS. Grön Ungdom object, not in favour of a ‘general tax’. DWARS & Grön Ungdom to discuss. PPC expresses confusion. They point out that the topic of carbon tax is being addressed elsewhere, want to be included in the conversation.

A14: DWARS. Concerns from PPC. Request a clarification from the DWARS. Solveig (Grüne Jugend) objects to this defintion, puts the blame on the farmers, but want to be included in the conversation. Alma (Grön Ungdom): objects to amendment, ‘original wording is better’. Grønn Ungdom objects as well. DWARS happy to have this conversation. Comments by Junge Grüne

18 Federation of young european greens Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera, suggests that a vote might be better. Suggestion from PPC to discuss A32 & A14 in this discussion. Although A32 was accepted with no comments.

A5: Scottish Young Greens. Isabelle (Les Jeunes Écologistes ) to propose to discuss GMO’s as a whole (several amendments) together to have ‘a more balanced view in the end’. Expresses advantages of GMO’s, ‘we should think outside of the box’, thus it is important for them to have the nuance. A5, A7, 15, 33, 38, 52. A compromise was found, Les Jeunes Écologistes want to be included in a further conversation with the MO’s that compromised the amendments. Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera: very sceptical to the use of GMO’s in agriculture, willing to be part of the conversation. Grön Ungdom + Grüne Jugend to be included in the GMO discussion. Protests too. Jong Groen. PPC to support.

Technical point: please all use the Presidency email address for all your compromise amendments. This compromise was not sent through to this email address, hence the office was not aware.

A20: Les Jeunes Écologistes. No comments: accepted.

A46: Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera. No comments, accepted.

A21: Jeunes Écologistes. PPC proposes a better wording, ‘gendered’ is not often used according to PPC. Proposed new wording from PPC: ‘‘Insecurity in public transport which disproportionately affect women and gender minorities, should be tacked in order to make public transport really attractive to all’. Jong Groen supports PPC proposal. Grön Ungdom object this amendment, ‘many places where non-male ppl would not feel safe, so do not make it too specific’. Jeunes Éco: like suggestion from PPC, so new version (see above) was accepted. Grön Ungdom still object. Thus -> goes to a vote (new phrasing).

A47: Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera. Comment from PPC. Indeed we need to phase out the use of individual vehicles (...) thus suggest to ‘..in clean transport mode’, to take away the focus on individual vehicles. Hope that Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera would support this suggestion. Grön Ungdom object; an individual vehicle can be more than just cars. Janno (DWARS) objects as well; there is a possibility to have clean vehicles. Jong Groen supports PPC suggestion, is wondering whether Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera accepts. Suggestion from PPC is “clean transport modes”. Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera: happy to rewrite to ‘clean & ecological transport modes’, they are wondering whether PPC accepts this new suggestion. PPC, Grön Ungdom, DWARS & Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera & Jong Groen to discuss this.

A39: Grön Ungdom. DWARS requests further explanation. Object for now. Grønn Ungdom: might be too anti-progress. Happy to discuss. Dwars wants to have this conversation. Jeunes Écologistes to be included in the chat as well. Grön Ungdom: agree with the amendment, but prefer amendment A51, thus object to this. Asher (Jong Groen) would like to be included in the conversation.

A16: Grüne Jugend. Comment from DWARS (Janno). Sees both definitions as conflicting, requests that to be removed? Solveig (Grüne Jugend) will have a conversation with DWARS.

19 Federation of young european greens A48: Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera. Comment from PPC. Wondering whether it creates a contradiction? ‘Must be banned if immediate effect’. Wouldn’t change the wording issue, leaves it up to the MO. No objection to ‘“must be banned with immediate effect”.

A10: Scottish Young Greens. Alma (Grön Ungdom). Object amendment, original wording is better. Happy to discuss. They will both create a group on Telegram. Jenny (Grønn Ungdom) wants to be included as well.

A49: Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera. No comments, accepted.

A50: Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera. No comments, accepted.

A35: Vihräet nuoret. No comments, accepted.

A17: Grüne Jugend. No comments, accepted.

A51: Grön Ungdom. ‘Move last paragraph further up in the text, they feel that it is too much anti-progress’. DWARS is critical, but not fully against CSS. Would like to discuss it together. Suggestion to discuss it along with A39.

CHAPTER 4

A2: Les Jeunes Écologistes . Jenny (Grønn Ungdom): they think it might be a little bit excessive, thus they object. Comment from Asher (Jong Groen): question if A10 would also add the context to which they would like to move A2 to. Isabelle (Les Jeunes Écologistes ): A2 is title change, A10 changes more the political views. JG bring it to a vote. Alma (Grön Ungdom): object to this amendment, a green economy is a feminist economy (if I heard it well, line breaking up), fine with putting it to a vote.

A10: Jeunes Écologistes (Les Jeunes Écologistes ). Pre-CAS work was done: “A Green economy is a feminist economy, that takes equally into account all beings and the environment in its propositions. It makes social protection a priority and values the care work, accomplished mainly by women, for people and the environment.” Henry (Grön Ungdom): thankful for the good convo they had about this, but they propose a split vote on ‘maintenance of life’ (last bit of the amendment), they agree with the first section of the amendment. Les Jeunes Écologistes : agree to move that part (‘maintenence of life’) to prevent the split vote. So this section will be taken out. Lysander PPC: Feels like it would make sense to put it elsewhere. Alma (Grön Ungdom): wants to keep it as is, as it is important for them.

No objections, was accepted.

A5: Grüne Jugend (Grüne Jugend). Lysander (PPC) requests to rephrase ‘global south / global north’. Henry (Grön Ungdom) object to this amendment, feels current sentences are more concise. Will go to a vote.

20 Federation of young european greens A13: Les Jeunes Écologistes . Alma (Grön Ungdom): object to this amendment, they already have been talking about this with the Les Jeunes Écologistes ; they will discuss this further. Jenny (Grønn Ungdom): want to be included in this conversation as well.

A11: Grüne Jugend. No objections, accepted.

A12: Grüne Jugend. PPC (Gülce) addresses that it is important to include economic systems. DWARS (Sheila) objects the amendment, original text was clearer. Alma (Grön Ungdom) as well, proposes to go to a vote. Asher (Jong Groen also opposes, proposes to go a vote.

A17: Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera. Accepted. No comments.

A4: Grön Ungdom. Gülce (PPC): first amendment is not in line with the chapter. Jong Groen asks for an explanation. Henry (Grön Ungdom) feels it was too much anti-globalisation, therefore they wanted to include it. Emile (French speaking Belgian Young Greens): want keep the first part of the original amendment. Asher: proposes to have a discussion about this. Sheila would like to join in (for the first part of the discussion). écolo j, Jong Groen, DWARS & Grönn Ungdom. PPC wants to be included in that as well.

A16: Grønn Ungdom. Sebastian Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera want to discuss the turnover of big companies & how small companies/start ups Refers to ‘open hardware model’. Asher (Jong Groen) + Sheila (DWARS) to be included in conversation with Swiss and Norwegian.

A14: Gülce (PPC) feels that it could be placed elsewhere, but also recommends changing the order of how it is currently being put: new wording: “Young people need decent jobs, health care, free public transport and a liveable planet more than they need a balanced state budget” Accepted. no further comments. Clarification request from Grön Ungdom (Henry). Only the second sentence was changed.

A15: Grüne Jugend. No comments. Accepted.

A6: Grön Ungdom: Henry (Grön Ungdom): they do not feel these amendments as directly incompatible. Them: A6 & A18. A6: No comments. Accepted. A18: Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera. Gülce (PPC): Beliefs examples should be mentioned. Sheila (DWARS) prefers A6. Asher (Jong Groen) proposes to go to a vote for A18. Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera (Sebastian) clarifies: there should not be too many examples.

A19: Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera. Insertion ‘globally’. Gülce (PPC): if we want to add globally, they want a specific example. Accepted. No further comments.

CAS IV

Friday, 04/06/2021 11:15 - 12:30 CEST

21 Federation of young european greens Chairing: Sam Assistant: Timon Minutes: Liliane Technical Assistant: Marie

MOs present: Gron Ungdom (Sweden) Scottish Young Greens Protests (Latvia) Gron Ungdom (Norway) Les Jeunes Écologistes (France) Neolaía Oikológon (Cyprus) Genç Yeşiller (Turkey) Grüne Jugend (Germany) Vihräet nuoret (Finland) Young Greens of England & Wales Ecolo j (Belgium) DWARS (Netherlands) Jong Groen (Belgium) Young Greens of Greece

FYEG Bodies present: Political Platform Committee Executive Committee (EC) Democracy & Inclusion WG

Sam opens the session at 11:15 with a little attunement. After that it goes on with the amendment discussion.

Chapter 4 of the Political Platform: The Green Economy

Ä7 (Les Jeunes Ecologistes): Accepted without objections.

Ä20 (Swiss Young Greens): Pauline Tomren (Gronn Ungdom) objects to this as the former wording is better. Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) would check withdrawing it and come back to the assembly.

Ä9 (Les Jeunes Ecologistes): Sarah Sharp (Young Greens of England and Wales) wants to have a chat on that.

Ä8 (Grön Ungdom Sweden): Sheila Guha Thakurta (DWARS) objects to deleting the second part and is happy to discuss this. Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) points out that there is already mention of diversity and suggests to withdraw the second part. Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom Sweden) is happy to withdraw the deletion from 193-195. Sheila is also happy with that. Accepted without objections.

Ä1 (Grön Ungdom Sweden): Gülce Yeniev (EC) proposes to put this into a resolution for the next GA and points out that this topic was not raised in the MO forum. Isabelle Desportes (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) seconds that (space pun!) and therefore objects to this. Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) would like to have a conversation on that. Alma Gunnarsson (Grön Ungdom Sweden) points out

22 Federation of young european greens that a Political Platform should have a part on space policy as it should last some years. But they are happy to talk about that. Pauline Tomren (Gronn Ungdom Norway) states that they have space policies and would like to give input on that issue. There will be a discussion on that.

Ä3 (Grön Ungdom Sweden): Antoine Tifine (PPC) points out that some of the points in there are already covered and suggests adding it to the respective sections. Isabelle Desportes (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) would agree on that. Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) wants to put this to a vote nevertheless. Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom Sweden) is happy to put up a discussion on that but would not withdraw it completely.

Amendments that need to be discussed further: Ä20, Ä9, Ä1, Ä3

Chapter 5 of the Political Platform - A Social Europe

Ä4 (Grön Ungdom Sweden): Accepted without any objections.

Ä12 (Grüne Jugend Germany): Sheila Guha Thakurta (DWARS) objects to this because of the removement of the UBI. Alma Gunnarsson (Grön Ungdom Sweden) agrees but is happy to have a chat on that. Emile Herman (ecolo j) is also against this. Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) would also be happy to step into that dialogue. Solveig Albrecht (Grüne Jugend) is happy to discuss the wording but is not too happy to keep the UBI in.

Ä14 (Grüne Jugend Germany): Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom Sweden) objects to this and wants to put this to a vote. Sheila Guha Thakurta (DWARS) is on the same page.

Ä15 (Finnish Young Greens): Klavs Veseluns (Protests) sees a conflict with Latvian law and is happy to have a discussion on that. Tuomo Kondie (Gronn Ungdom Norway) is happy to find a compromise. Klavs then suggests that it should be “at least four months of parental leave”. This was accepted without objections.

Ä7 (Scottish Young Greens): There was a compromise reached beforehand which also includes Ä16 (DWARS): “Delete from line 126 to 127: Every European company with over 20 employees should have a clear policy in relation to toxic behaviour including unconscious bias, hateful speech, and from line 132 to 134: A European regulation for equality in the workplace should be adopted, making it mandatory for companies with more than 20 employees to implement an equality plan, ensure gender balance and promote diversity in all levels of company company governance (e.g. through quotas*), and have a clear plan to ensure the closure of any wage gap. Companies with more than 20 employees must implement a quotum for governing bodies in the middle and top layer of the company, ensuring that a minimum of 40% of people within these governing bodies self identify as women, trans or non-binary. Companies who fail to implement basic principles such as equal pay for equal work should be sanctioned.` Accepted without objections.

Ä10 (Les Jeunes Ecologistes): Isabelles Desportes (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) raises awareness that this would need to be changed in all of the Political Platform. Pauline Tomren (Gron Ungdom Norway) wants to have a chat on this to make this text accessible.

23 Federation of young european greens Ä3 (DWARS): Accepted without objections.

Ä11 (Les Jeunes Ecologistes): Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) asks for studies on this issue and the claimed disparity. Isabelles Desportes (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) promises to give this explanation after a bit of consulting.

Ä18 (Junge Grüne Switzerland): Sheila Guha Thakurta (DWARS) asks for a more elaborate explanation. Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) would like to have a recommendation by a native speaker. He then further explains the additions. Sam explains that “build” and “buildings” are used as synonyms. Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) asks for a clarification on “grey energy”. Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) explains that this refers to energy used in production. Sheila suggests adding “grey energy” to the glossary. Sebastian Knecht (Jugne Grüne Switzerland) promises to hand in a scientific definition after that. It was accepted in case there would not be any objections after the definition is handed in.

Ä5 (DWARS): Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) asks for clarification on the first sentence. Sheila Guha Thakurta (DWARS) explains it. Accepted without objections.

Ä13 (Grüne Jugend Germany): Sheila Guha Thakurta (DWARS) objects to this amendment and is happy to have a discussion on that. Protests and the Young Greens of England and Wales as well as Grön Ungdom Sweden state in the chat that they would like to join. Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) does this as well.

Ä8 (DWARS): Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) isn’t sure if this is the right place for this amendment. He asks for clarification on that. Sheila Guha Thakurta (DWARS) elaborates on the aim of this amendment. Accepted without objections.

Ä9 (DWARS): Accepted without objections.

Ä1 (DWARS): Emile Herman (ecolo j) asks for clarification on the wording. Sheila Guha Thakurta (DWARS) explains that they tried to clarify the “public places”. And asks for better words. Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) suggests:”Smoking should be banned in public places, where it could pose a problem to people’s health.” Sheila and Emile are happy with that. Accepted without objections.

Ä2 (DWARS): Lysander-Noel Liermann (PPC) explains that there was no consensus on this at the MO forum he also raises awareness of preventing stigma in language. Alma Gunnarsson (Grön Ungdom Sweden) wants to object to this on behalf of her MO as this should be dealt with at the national level. Sheila Guha Thakurta (DWARS) would like to have a discussion and try to find a compromise. This would be done in the delegation itself first. Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) wants to object to this amendment and does not see a need for discussion. Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) states support for this amendment and would like to join the discussion on that.

Ä17 (Gron Ungdom Norway): Sheila Guha Thakurta (DWARS) objects to this amendment and would like to find a compromise. Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) asks for more context from Gron Ungdom Norway. Emile Herman (ecolo j) is also objecting to this amendment. Pauline Tomren (Gron Ungdom Norway) explains that they decided not to have policies on this sensitive topic. She also suggests tackling this on the national level. She is happy to try to find a compromise. The PPC

24 Federation of young european greens also wants to be included in this discussion.

Ä6 (Grön Ungdom Sweden): Pauline Tomren (Gron Ungdom Norway) objects to this. It could be discussed together with Ä17 as Sam suggested. Alma Gunnarsson (Grön Ungdom Sweden) prefers to put that to a vote.

Amendments that need to be discussed further: Ä12, Ä10, Ä11, Ä18, Ä13, Ä2, Ä17

Amendments that had been put to a vote: Ä14, Ä6

Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) suggests closing the CAS at that point and having a longer break instead of starting with a new chapter.

Sam therefore closes the session at 12:27 and gives a quick overview of the next plans.

FYEG General Assembly Day I

Welcome and Formalities

Friday, 04/06/2021 13:30 - 15:00

Chairing: Sean Assistant: Elli Minutes: Nikoleta Technical Assistant: Cinta, Marie and Cristiana

Practical/technical info/test vote (remote participation): Wanja (EC) welcomes everyone and gives floor to Ozge (Sec Gen) to provide technical information on voting tools. Ozge explains that we will be using two platforms: Election Runner for votes and OpaVote for elections and that the Presidency will explain voting, elections and majorities in depth later. Ozge adds that all delegates received the email with ID and key they should not share with anyone as well as that delegates that are only representative of their organisation have two votes if they notified Office timely. It is not possible to do this anymore if not done by the offered deadline. Ozge gives floor to Marie (Communications Intern) to say if there is anyone who did not take part in the test vote. Marie says both delegates of Young Cyprus Greens, one delegate of Porgtugese Young Greens, one delegate of Maltese Young Greens and one delegate of South Tyrol Young Greens did not do a test vote. Several minutes more are given to those delegates to check if they have received the email with the voting ID and key. Ozge notes that Cyprus, Maltese, South Tyrolean and Portugese Young Greens delegates are not present in the call at the moment. For everyone else the tool seems to work and no questions are asked. Ozge explains the platforms can be used as mobile apps too.

Words by FYEG spokespersons: Wanja (EC) gives the floor to co-spokespersons to give welcoming speeches. Giulio (EC) and Eleanor (EC) give their speeches.

Establishing the quorum:

25 Federation of young european greens Wanja (EC) is calling Full Member Organisations one by one for checking their presence. Delegates are asked to open their camera and mic if possible and make others aware of their presence.

Present MOs with voting rights: Albanian Young Greens: Ambra Durro and Ledina Cela are present Ecolo J: Emile Herman is present anf Florentia Sanchez Acosta are present Jong Groen: Asher Serrana (only delegate) is present Catalan Young Greens: Marc Martorell Escofet is not present Young Cyprus Greens: Maria Kola is present, Andreas Charalambous is not present Young Greens of England and Wales: Sarah Sharp (only delegate) is present Finish Young Greens: Tuomo Kondie is present, Peppi Seppälä is not present French Young Greens: Isabelle Desportes is present, Robin Ehl will join later Georgian Young Greens: Anna Khmaladze is present; Wanja notes that the situation of GeYG will be explained later German Young Greens: Solveig Albrecht and Tim Horras are present Greek Young Greens: Andreas Karadakis and Iason Paschalidis are present Irish Young Green: Rob O’Donnell and Cathal Mac Réamoinn are present Protests: Klāvs Veseļuns and Baiba Puisīte are present Norwegian Young Greens: Pauline Tomren and Jenny Riise are present Polish Young Greens: Laura Kwoczała and Wiktor Miazek are present Portuguese Young Greens: Mónica Cabaça and Patrícia Marcelino not present Scotish Young Greens: Amy Smith and Ewan Smith are present Serbian Green Youth: Nina Šašić (only delegate) is present South Tyrolean Young Greens: Barbara Lemayr is present, Pascal Vullo will join later Spanish Young Greens: Pol Rovira is present, Antoniao García González will join later Swedish Young Greens: Henry Winckle and Alma Gunnarsson are present Swiss Young Greens: Sebastian Knecht (only delegate) is present Young Greens of Turkey: Salih Tuna (only delegate) is present Green Youth of Ukraine: Yevheniia Bryhinets (only delegate) is present DWARS: Janno Rook and Sheila Guha Thakurta are present Maltese Young Greens: Samuel Muscat (only delegate) is present

Candidate and Associate Organisations present: Italian Young Greens: Benedetta Scuderi and Tomasso Gorini are present Austrian Young Greens: Leah Birnbaumer and Monica Messner and present CDN: Giorgi Ptskialadze is present, Liudmila Gavrilenko is not present Czech Young Greens: Milan Válek (only delegate) is present

Office present: Ozgecan (Sec Gen), Caroline (Office Manager), Cristiana (Project Manager), Chris (Comms Officer), Cinta (Project Assistant), Igor (Project Intern), Marie (Comms Intern)

Outgoing EC present: Giulio, Eleanor, Stefanie, Clara, Gulce, Milan and Wanja

WG representatives present: Maurice (Democracy and Inclusion WG), Ivanna (The Feminist Network)

Quorum: Ozge reminds that Marc, the only delegate of from Catalonian Yong Greens is not here, none of Portugese Young Greens and for South Tyrolean Young Greens and Young Cyprus Greens there is

26 Federation of young european greens only one delegate present with one 1 vote.

20 Member Organisations with voting rights are present, meaning that we have quorum to start General Assembly

Validation of the Presidency by the GA: Wanja (EC) on behalf of the EC introduces proposed Presidency members: Timon Hogenaar, Nikoleta Petković, Elli Tessier, Liliane Pollmann, Sam Murray and Sean Currie.

Wanja asks if anyone objects to the proposed Presidency. No objections. Presidency is approved. Presidency takes over chairing.

Vote on allowing late-registered MOs: Sean (Presidency) gives the floor to the late registered organisations to explain to the GA the reasons for late registration. Ambra (Albanian Young Greens) apologizes to the GA for the late registration and takes over the responsibility as she missed the deadline due to personal reasons. Rob (Irish Young Greens) also apologises and takes over the responsibility saying he missed the deadline. Samuel (Maltese Young Greens) apologises and says the reason for the late registration was that at that moment they were looking for a new International Officer and they missed the emails. Sean gives the floor to delegates to object to accepting the late registered MOs. No objections. All late registered MOs will have the voting right at the GA.

23 Member Organisations with voting rights are present.

Adoption of Meeting Rules: Wanja (EC) asks if there are any questions about Meeting Rules that were sent to delegates. No questions are asked. Sean (Presidency) explains that the voting on the Meeting Rules and all the other matters in this session that need to be voted on, will take place together at the end of the session.

Explaining Voting Procedures: Sean (Presidency) presents voting and election rules. He explains the difference between voting and elections: we vote on motions, amendments, plans etc and we elect candidates for certain positions. As for the motions/amendments, a person firstly is given the floor to introduce the motion/ amendment and this is counted as a pro speech. After that the floor is given for the con speech. There may be several rounds of pro and con speeches, but not unless there is not an equal number of pro and con speeches. Sean further reminds delegates that the Presidency will strive to have gender balanced discussion and asks everyone to write their pronouns next to their names on Zoom. Sean continues with explaining majorities: simple majority (majority of cast votes, meaning more yes than no votes are needed), absolute majority (more than 50% of registered votes), simple ⅔ majority (2/3 of cast votes), absolute 2/3 majority (2/3 of registered votes). For elections, Single Transferable Vote (STV) system is used. Absolute majority is threshold. Delegates are ranking Candidates for certain positions according to their preference. Sean says that he will share the video with further explanation of the STV electoral system later with delegates.

Announcing Georgian Young Green Situation:

27 Federation of young european greens Wanja (EC) informs GA that Georgian Young Greens have transformed into a party (Georgian Greens) and that new Georgian Young Greens are formed and running to be FYEG MO. They will have a chance to present themselves later during the GA. At this GA they do not have a voting right.

Vote on derogation of MO fees: Swedish Young Greens are given the floor to elaborate why they have asked for a derogation of MO fee. Henry (Swedish Young Greens) explains that this is happening every year at the FYEG GA for the reason that there are certain funds that are in organisation’s budget but are connected strictly to projects with other partners and are not to be used for other purposes. Stefanie (EC, Treasurer) clarifies that these are the funds that are not used for Swedish Young Greens’ activities and says that the EC is giving a positive recommendation to the GA to accept the derogation of the fee. Sebastian (Swiss Young Greens) asks Swedish Young Greens to elaborate on the nature of funds. Henry (Swedish Young Greens) explains that this is for example money allocated for running campaigns for the Mother Party and other projects done with other partners.

Adoption of the Minutes of the 2020 GA: Wanja (EC) is given the floor to present the Minutes from the GA 2020. Wanja reminds GA that the Minutes have been sent before and that they will be voted on too. Floor for questions is opened. No questions.

Adoption of the Agenda of the GA: Wanja (EC) is given the floor to present the Agenda of the GA. Wanja (EC) reminds GA that the Agenda has also been sent before and asks if there are any questions. No questions.

Ratification of adopted deadline for amendments, alternative amendments and emergency resolutions: Ozge (Sec Gen) explains that the deadline was broken so that all the amendments and alternative amendments of delegates could go through.

Ratification of the extention of the deadline for candidates: Ozge (Sec Gen) explains that the deadline for candidates was prolonged as there was no sufficient number of applications for the Executive Committee, Ecosprinter Editorial Board and Financial Control and Advisory Committee.

Ratification of missing the deadline of publishing candidates: Ozge (Sec Gen) explains that Office was 3 days late with publishing candidacies due to national holidays and apologies to the GA.

Ratification of extention of deadline for Financial Report: Ozge (Sec Gen) explains that the deadline for the Financial Report was broken due to EGP coming back to FYEG after the EGP Council on making corrections in the Financial Report so that it corresponds better to their reports as well.

Vote on candidate doesn’t have nomination from full MO: Sean (Presidency) explains that IRPs state that each EC Candidate has to have the nomination letter from the Full MO of FYEG, which is not the case for Benedetta Scuderi, one of the EC candidates. As Benedetta’s MO, Italian Young Greens, is a Candidate MO the floor is given to them to explain whether they support Benedetta’s candidacy. Tommaso (Italian Young Greens) explains the situation and big changes with Greens in Italy.

28 Federation of young european greens Sean reminds Tommaso to specify whether the Italian Young Greens are supporting Benedetta’s candidacy. Tommaso confirms that Italian Young Greens are supporting Benedetta’s candidacy and that they believe the EC would benefit with Benedetta in it. Sean explains that 2/3 majority is needed to approve Benedetta to run for the EC. Sebastian (Swiss Young Greens) says that point 8.2.2 in the IRPs reads: “Candidates for the EC shall provide…one nomination letter from the MO he or she belongs to”. Sebastian says that Swiss Young Greens’ understanding of this is that the nomination letter does not have to be from the Full MO necessarily and that this was also clarified at the 2018 GA. Swiss oungY Greens call for the flexibility in reading IRPs and call for not voting on approving Benedetta to run for the EC but rather asking if anyone objects to this. The Presidency accepts Swiss Young Greens’ proposal and asks if anyone opposes Benedetta running as EC candidate. No one opposes. Elli (Presidency) clarifies that this will still be on the voting ballot as they were pre-prepared, but the votes will not be counted.

Asher (Jong Groes) asks to reopen discussion on Minutes from the GA 2020. On page 13 of Minutes from the GA 2020, read: “ R10-025 - ecoloj - withdrawn (“if understood right” - maybe check with ecoloj/ in amendment tool)” Asher says the amendment on the resolution was withdrawn and asks delegates of Ecolo J to confirm. Florencia (Ecolo J) was not present at the GA and asks Ozge if she recalls what happened. Ozge explains says that this is noted and will be corrected but still asks GA to vote on the Minutes. Jong Groen is satisfied with this proposal.

Sean is notifying delegates that the voting is open following matters: adoption of the Meeting Rules derogation request of the Swedish Young Greens; adoption of General Assembly 2020 Minutes; adoption of the GA Agenda; ratification of the adopted deadlines for amendments, alternative amendments and emergency resolutions; ratification of the extension of the deadline for candidates; ratification of missing the deadline of publishing candidates; ratification of the deadline extension for the Financial Report. A single ballot with all the votes is sent through Election Runner.

As we are ahead of time, Sean is asking everyone to express in the chat preference for one of the following options: 1) having an additional CAS session, 2) having a longer break and starting at 16:30 CET as planned, 3) have a half an hour break as planned and starting at 15:30. As it seems that most of the delegates are for the third option Sean proposes that we stick to 30 min break and come back at 15:30

Asher (Jong Groen) proposes that in case we are finishing earlier with the programme a CAS can take place at the end of the day. Sean confirms this is noted as a proposal. Pauline (Norwegian Young Greens) asks for clarification and if there will be no break 16:00-16:30. Sean confirms that this is right.

Ozge (Sec Gen) reminds delegates to vote. Nina (Serbian Green Youth) has not voted and clarifies she has not received email. Office reminds Nina to check her spam.

Results of voting:

29 Federation of young european greens Do you approve the adoption of Meeting Rules? Yes 47 No 0 Abstain 0 The Meeting Rules are approved.

Do you approve the derogation request of the Swedish Young Greens? Yes 35 Abstain 9 No 3 The derogation request is approved.

Do you approve the adoption of the General Assembly 2020 Minutes? Yes 45 Abstain 2 No 0 The Minutes of the GA 2020 have been adopted.

Do you approve the adoption of the General Assembly Agenda? Yes 47 No 0 Abstain 0 The GA Agenda is adopted.

Do you approve to ratify the adopted deadlines for amendments, alternative amendments and emergency resolutions? Yes 45 Abstain 2 No 0 The deadline extentions are ratified.

Do you approve to ratify the extension of the deadline for candidates? Yes 45 Abstain 2 No 0 The deadline extention is ratified.

Do you approve the ratification of missing the deadline of publishing candidates? Yes 45 No 2 The missed deadline is ratified.

Do you approve to ratify the deadline extension for the Financial Report? Yes 45 Abstain 2 No 0 The deadline extention is ratified.

Reports

Friday, 04/06/2021 15:30 - 17:00

30 Federation of young european greens Chairing: Nikoleta Assistant: Sean Minutes: Elli Technical Assistant: Cinta and Igor

Nikoleta (Presidency) asks office to share the results of vote from the last session and reads them. (Results are in the welcome and formalities minutes, everything is approved)

Nikoleta proposes a change in agenda to have a CAS immediately after the reports session (with a 10 minutes break) until dinner break. Nikoleta asks whether someone would like to oppose this change in agenda. No objection, the agenda change is approved.

Nikoleta moves on to reports and presents the agenda and says people will asks questions by block

Wanja (EC) presents the EC report. She presents the outgoing EC. Liam decided to resign from the EC one month before GA and is not in the report as it was sent before this decision.

Gülce (EC) explains the situation about Bulgarian young greens. Bulgarian Young Greens is a full MO of FYEG for Bulgaria. Former EC member Nils went to Bulgaria to participate in a protest. He noticed the MO was small, they didn’t take part in FYEG activities for some time and didn’t pay the membership fees. So FYEG EC wanted to suspend them. Young Greens met with the Bulgarian Green Party, but there were not any follow ups, and Bulgarian Young Greens did not submit any registration to FYEG so EC asked to exclude Bulgarian Young Greens.

Clara (EC) speaks about Hungarian Young Greens. They did not pay their membership fees for two years in a row. EC tried to reach them but they did not answer, and were not present in the MO forum. If the Hungarian Young Greens do not pay next year, they could be excluded. EC asks to suspend the Hungarian Young Greens.

Stefanie (EC) explains the change of name of Spanish Young Greens. It is just a change in name to have more green in their name, nothing else changed.

Nikoleta (Presidency) opens the floor to questions, clarification for the EC report. No questions. Nikoleta opens the floor regarding the situation of Bulgarian Young Greens

Sebastian (Swiss Young Greens) asks if the reports on the situation of MOs could be shared.

Nikoleta opens the floor regarding the situation of Hungarian Young Greens. Sebastian asks if EC tried to reach out to former Hungarian Young Greens members. Ozge (office) explains they tried everything they could (former member, Facebook messages, …) and did not receive any answer. Nikoleta asks if there are any more questions. No questions

Nikoleta opens the floor regarding the name change of Spanish Young Greens. Antonio (Spanish Young Greens) thanks Stefanie for this position and explains why they changed name (basically a simpler and shorter name)

31 Federation of young european greens Nikoleta gives the floor to Eleanor for the Activity report. Eleanor presents the Activity Report.

Nikoleta passes the floor to Stefanie to present a financial report. Stefanie presents the Financial Report.

Nikoleta gives the floor to Stefanie again to present the FCC report. Stefanie presents the FCC report. FCC will become FCAC and give more political advice about capital and finances of FYEG.

Nikoleta gives the floor to Ozge for the Sec Gen report. Ozge (Sec-Gen) presents the Sec-Gen report.

Nikoleta opens the floor to Katri (AC) for the Advisory Committee Report. Katri presents the AC report

Nikoleta opens the floor to questions for the Activity Report.

Wiktor (Polish Young Greens) asks a question about the situation in Czech Republic. Eleanor (EC) had a chat with the organisation rejected last year, but they are working on their own. With Mladi Zeleni, they tried to keep in touch, but it was difficult with Covid and they were really busy.

Wiktor has a follow up question on Czech Young Greens. Eleanor says they were invited to the East and central region. Milan(Mladi Zeleni, Czech Young Greens) answers about Czech Young Greens. People are fed up with online events, but they were involved with senate elections. And hopefully with the vaccine the activity will restart.

Nikoleta opens the floor for questions for the financial report. No Questions. Nikoleta opens the floor for questions for the FCC report. No Questions. Nikoleta opens the floor for questions for the Sec Gen report. No Questions. Nikoleta opens the floor for questions for the AC report. No Questions.

Stefanie reminds the questions can be directly addressed to the people outside of GA.

Nikoleta gives the floor to Rebecca (Grüne Jugend) for a question on the EC report. Becci asks a question about the SFU organisation in Denmark.

Wanja explains they spoke a lot with the international responsible for the SFU. During their GA, there were a vote on FYEG application but they rejected and did not apply. EC is very sorry about this.

Nikoleta tells Janno (Dutch Young Greens) to ask their question directly.

Nikoleta gives the floor to Ivanna for Feminist Network report. Ivanna presents the Feminist Network Report.

Martin (Just Transition Working group) has the floor. Martin has a technical problem with his mic.

Lisa and Arjun have the floor (Democracy Inclusion) to present Democracy and Inclusion wORKİNG Group Report.

Martin can now speak for the just transition working group. He presents the working group report.

32 Federation of young european greens Niki gives the floor to Manon (EEB) for the EEB report. Manon presents the Ecosprinter Editorial Board report.

Nikoleta opens the floor for WG reports questions. No questions Nikoleta opens the floor for EEB reports questions. No questions.

The session is over. Break of 10 minutes and Niki announces the CAS in 10 minutes.

CAS V

Friday, 04/06/2021 17:00 - 18:00

Chairing: Timon Assistant:Liliane Minutes: Sam Technical Assistant: Marie

MOs present: Gron Ungdom (Sweden) Scottish Young Greens Protests (Latvia) Gron Ungdom (Norway) Les Jeunes Écologistes (France) Νεολαία Οικολόγων (Cyprus) Genc Yesiller (Turkey) Grüne Jugend (Germany) Vihräet nuoret (Finland) Young Greens of England & Wales Ecolo j (Belgium) DWARS (Netherlands) Ostra Zielen (Poland) Зелена молодь України (Ukraine) Giovanni Europeisti Verdi (Italy) ADZ (Malta) Red Equo Joven (Spain) Zelene Omladina Srbije (Serbia) Mladi Zeleni (Czechia) Te Rinjte e Gjelber (Albania) Neoi Prasinoi (Greece) Young Greens of Georgia (Georgia)

FYEG Bodies present: Political Platform Committee Office Executive Committee (EC) Working Groups

33 Federation of young european greens CHAPTER 6 - EUROPE IN THE WORLD

A11 - Christina from the Political Platform Committee (PPC) - had suggestions for textual suggestions with wording.

Asher from Jong Groen - agree with first party of wording - regarding feminist foreign policy wanted to clarify if self-determination is compatible with feminist ideas.

Scottish Young Greens would like to be involved.

A2 - Grön Ungdom object as they feel sanctions can be effective foreing policy. DWARS agree. Les Jeunes Ecologistes (LJE) agreed and pointed out that the text was not as radical as understood . Jong Groen felt certain examples such as asset freezes and targeted restrictions would be useful and were willing to compromise.

A6 - Henry from Grön Ungdom put in a compromise.

A20 - Accepted by the CAS.

A1 + A3 - ongoing compromise. PPC mentioned that they intentionally did not include NATO. Protests object to A3 in weakening NATO. Grön Ungdom also wants to join talks. Protests want to join talks.

A7 - Discussion ongoing.

A12 withdrawn.

A13 - Rephrased - PPC have sought to avoid term global south. Jong Groen,DWARS, Déi Jonk Gréng will discuss with PPC.

A14 - PPC to discuss with Jong Groen, DWARS, Déi Jonk Gréng.

A25 - PPC points out the refugees are a category of migrants. LJE think ‘refugee’ is a status from fleeing and enshrined in international law and need to keep differentiation. Ecolo J disagrees with the exclusion of the word migrant. They feel international law can be exclusive with categorising people. Ecolo J, Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera, Scottish Young Greens, Genç Yeşiller, Giovani Europeisti Verdi to have conversation. Junge Grüne Schweiz/ Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera explained discourse around the word ‘migrant’.

A5 - accepted.

A21 - PPC suggests the two are exclusive - A5 AND A21 both accepted.

A15 - Adding EU to beginning of amendment proposed by Ecolo J. Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera want it to be expanded to ‘european’. There was a bit of confusion and clarification was given to explain having Europe meant the inclusion of non-EU states. New version accepted.

A22 - Accepted.

A23 - PPC feels this needs to be in line with A25 asking to keep original wording. Ecolo J wants it

34 Federation of young european greens discussed with A25.

A24 - Accepted.

A16 - Accepted.

A17 + A4 - Grön Ungdom feel both should be discussed. Jong Groen, Ecolo J, Gron Ungdom, DWARS wish to be in discussion. Giovani Europeisti Verdi (GEV) object to EU states doing division of refugees as families could be separated. GEV want to be included.

A18 - Grüne Jugend want ‘must be’ not ‘should be’. EC have had called for abolition of Frontex before, they mention the ombudsman and others have been involved in mismanagement of frontext and that abolishing also means more than just cutting it down but requires changes as well . Ecolo J support abolition of FRONTEX. Genç Yeşiller want to be in dialogue.

A26 - PPC suggesting adding ‘for example’. LJE feels capacity building is too paternalistic and feels more work is to be done. Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera suggest ‘through’, they are willing to talk to LJE. They feel development aid can come through massive infrastructure projects, and don’t feel this is sustainable. All to discuss

SESSION ENDED AT 18:20

FYEG General Assembly Day II CAS VI

Saturday, 05/06/2021 09:30 - 11:00

Chairing: Liliane Assistant:Sam Minutes: Timon Technical Assistant: Christiana

MOs present:

Jong Groen Protests Scottish Young Greens Les Jeunes Écologistes Grüne Jugend - Grünalternative Jugend Ecolo Jovem “Os Verdes” Juventud Verde Grüne Jugend Genç Yeşiller DWARS Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera Зелена молодь України (Zelena molod’ Ukrayiny) Grön Ungdom Νεολαία Οικολόγων (Neolaía Oikológon) Vihreät nuoret

35 Federation of young european greens Grønn Ungdom Νέοι Πράσινοι - Neoi Prasinoi

FYEG Bodies present: Political Platform Committee Office Executive Committee (EC) Working Groups

Chapter 6 - A6

A6; accepted by CAS. A27; accepted by CAS

A8; clarification request from PPC. Jong Groen: no strong opinion, wants to abstain for now. Henry (Grön Ungdom): ACP states exist and works. They stand by using this definition as it would protect against colonisation. Jong Groen will need more time to absorb this. Les Jeunes Écologistes (Les Jeunes Écologistes ) probably opposes, but want to be involved in a conversation. Swiss Young Greens + Jong Groen to be involved in this conversation.

A19; DWARS, écolo j, Jong Groen and déi jonk gréng; PPC expresses their concerns, it might weaken the text. It might clash with A28. écolo j, Jong Groen, Les Jeunes Écologistes , PPC, Swiss Young Greens, DWARS.

A9; Grön Ungdom. PPC expresses their concerns whether this would be the right spot for this. Henry (Grön Ungdom): ‘it is a lengthy text, we got positive feedback’, they feel that it is a big gap with the rest of the text. Feels like it should be included. Jong Groen expresses concerns, no strong objections. Les Jeunes Écologistes objects. PPC pointed out that the document was based on input before, this topic was not included in conversations prior to this GA, thus expresses resistance on including this section. Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera, Les Jeunes Écologistes, Jong Groen, Scottish Young Greens, Grønn Ungdom, Giulio (EC), PPC to have a conversation.

A10, Grön Ungdom. PPC express that it feels like a chapter addition, ‘should not be the case’. DWARS objects, but feels like it is included in the NATO discussion. Objection from Grüne Jugend. Fine to discuss it later on. Objection from Les Jeunes Écologistes . Grønn Ungdom. DWARS, Scottish Young Greens, Protest, PPC, EC are involved in a discussion on A1 & A3 + Grön Ungdom. Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera would like to join the discussion. Les Jeunes Écologistes would like to be included as well. Grønn Ungdom to be included.

7. GLOSSARY A1: Swedish Young Greens. It relates to A1 (Chapt. 4). A2: Grön Ungdom. It relates to A9, chapter 5. A3: Grön Ungdom. It relates to A10, chapter 5 A5: Grön Ungdom. It relates to A8, chapter 5.

A4.Grüne Jugend. Jong Groen objects to this definition. They refer to definitions they have been

36 Federation of young european greens looking up prior to the GA. Amy (Scottish Young Greens) also objects to this definition. Les Jeunes Écologistes are also ‘not happy with this definition’ (as amended by Grüne Jugend). EC (Eleanor) requests a withdrawal of the text and to stick to the original text. Jong Groen: also requests a withdrawal from Grüne Jugend. Becci (Grüne Jugend) does not want to withdraw, wants to bring it to a vote.

BACK TO CHAPTER 1

1. INTRODUCTION + A DIVERSE AND FEMINIST EUROPE A25. Accepted by the CAS. A23. Accepted by the CAS. A24. Accepted by the CAS. A13. Accepted by the CAS. A27. EC explains the amendment; it is a split, it was rephrased. It feels like a good compromise between the EC & the MO’s involved. Accepted by the CAS. A1. Withdrawn A9. Accepted by the CAS. A34. Accepted by the CAS. A32. Accepted by the CAS. A10 & A4. Explanation from Asher (Jong Groen). Have agreed to defer the discussion on surrogacy, therefore it was taken out of this amendment. Accepted by the CAS. Giulio (EC), A23; Definition will be added to the glossary. Asher (Jong Groen) asks about which amendments will be voted for? A21 only.

2. A DEMOCRATIC EUROPE A23. Asher explained the compromise found. Suggests that a definition needed to be added. Antoine (PPC) responded: not needed, was already mentioned. Accepted by the CAS. A18. Accepted by the CAS. A8. Accepted by the CAS. A6. Accepted by the CAS. A14. Accepted by the CAS. A24. Suggestion by Sam (Presidency), perspective -> prospective. A language issue. Correction by the delegates. A19. Accepted by the CAS. A13: Version accepted as stated in the Spreadsheet. A7: Is included in the NATO discussion. A3: Withdrawn. A17. PPC states this one is connected to the neighbourhood policy discussions, suggestion to come back to this later. Will come back to this amendment later. A5, A25. Antoine (PPC) proposal to have a vote on A5 and a separate A25. Amy (Scottish Young Greens) sent a new version through to the Presidency. A5: line 156 inserted (see Spreadsheet). A26: withdrawn. A25: no objection in the discussion group according to Solveig (Grüne Jugend) about what to delete. Robin (Les Jeunes Écologistes) objects to the deletion (presumably refers to A25). Proposes a softer formulation of these sentences. Sam: A26 was withdrawn. A25 shows a compromise, it is the same text, it is the text that remains after the deletion as requested by Grüne Jugend. Thus it would refer to a deletion of one sentence. It would be this bit of text (as provided by Robin, Les Jeunes Écologistes ):

37 Federation of young european greens We also support the improvement of the employment and working conditions of police employees. Police employees should receive better training, especially concerning gender-based violence, the tackling of unconscious bias*, nonviolent communication, and nonviolent conflict esolutionr techniques. Grön Ungdom proposes to go to a vote on A5 and A25.

3. A SUSTAINABLE EUROPE

A37: Withdrawn. A2: Go to a vote. A36, A22, A23: are still being discussed. Will be returned to. A22’s compromise might refer to A24 (as stated by Antoine, PPC). A25: will go to a vote. A26: Compromised accepted by the CAS. A40 & A8: to be discussed together. Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera (Sebastian) is being discussed still. A24: Accepted by the CAS. A29: Will go to a vote. A27: Accepted by the CAS. A31: Discussions are ongoing (Henry, Grön Ungdom). No compromise yet. Some compromised might be made, but on some sections they expect to go to a vote. Robin (Les Jeunes Écologistes) confirms this. We will come back to this. A3: Will come back to this. A30: Understanding from PPC is that it’ll go to a vote. Vihräet nuoret respond: will go to a vote. A1: will go to a vote. A19: Still working on this. A43: Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera propose to put this to a vote. Grön Ungdom: no conversation had just yet. They’ll discuss this with Junge Grüne Schweiz/ Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera. A9: To be discussed.

Presentation of Plans

Saturday, 05/06/2021 11:30 - 12:00

Chairing: Elli Assistant: Sean Minutes: Nikoleta Technical Assistant: Cinta and Cristiana

MOs present: Sweden Scotland Georgia Jong Gr Latvia Italy Ireland Greece France

38 Federation of young european greens DWARS Cyprus Portugal South Tyrol Norway Spain Turkey Malta SwissGermny Finland Poland Ukraine

11:32 session starts

Elli (Presidency) starts the session with presenting the compromise on amendment A7 to the Political Platform, chapter 6. Europe in the world. The compromise was made by Scotish Young Greens, German Young Greens and Catalan Young Greens.

Compromise reads: “We support all Stateless Peoples subjected to oppression by other states, especially in the Global South. We highlight the importance of supporting their fight for freedom and recognition, and call for international treaties to be respected in context of colonizing or apartheid regimes, only as defined by the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Military activities, as well as other forms of subjugation, must be put to an end under the mandate of international organizations such as the United Nations Security Council, or the International Court of Justice. Recognition of new borders for these Peoples needs to be respected by all parties in order to include them as a rightful member of the international community.”

Elli opens the floor for objections and questions on the compromise. Solveig Albrecht and Rebecca Morsch (German Young Greens) clarify that German Young Greens are satisfied with the compromise, however this still does not mean they are in favour, rather neutral. Christina Kessler (PPC) says that PPC also salutes this compromise, but makes a remark that there was a discussion on avoiding the term “Global South” and asks the proposing organisation to take into consideration rewording. Ewan Smith (Scottish Young Greens) says that they would be happy to change the wording. Elli says they can come up with the final wording and send it to the Presidency.

Presentation of plans:

Activity Plan Eleanor (EC) starts the presentation by saying that political priorities of FYEG will remain a democratic, antiracist and inclusive Europe, Climate and Social Justice and a feminist and intersectional Europe. Also the focus will be on discussions on reimagining Europe after the pandemic. Eleanor here mentions decentralised summer camps. Next year’s Work Plan will focus on the politics of mental health, aiming to make mental health a political issue. Furthermore, a Study Session “Work that works for all” will be organised in mid- November together with CDN. This was planned for 2020, but was postponed because of the pandemic. As usual, there will be activities around COP as well as AlterCOP. Wanja (EC) continues presenting the Plan, saying that MO cooperation and providing space

39 Federation of young european greens for MOs to exchange will remain another of FYEG’s priorities. MO Forum will take place a few months before GA, hopefully IRL. Regional calls and MO-MO trainings will continue as well. Active communication in social media and through Ecosprinter is planned as a way of making Young Greens’ voice be heard. The Young Candidates Platform will be relaunched and there are plans to make it a long term activity. FYEG will continue cooperation with EGP, Green Group, CDN, GYG and other partners. EC will make sure to do a good transfer of knowledge to the next generation, through a welcoming guide. Democratic and Inclusive Europe will be the only active WG. Mental Health Protocol is being drafted and the work on it will be continued. Clara (EC) adds that EC is open to all the questions on the Mental Health Protocol and its development.

Elli opens the floor for questions. No questions are asked.

Financial Plan 2021-2022 Stefanie (EC, Treasurer) takes the floor and presents the two year Financial Plan (January- December). Stefanie emphasises that the budgeting is happening still in times of pandemic and that it is hard to estimate all the expenses precisely. Smaller budget is allocated to statutory activities than usual and more to projects, due to the pandemic. Stefanie further emphasises gender budgeting and EC allowance as important points. Stefanie continues with explaining the biggest changes in regards to planned expenses compared to previous year. In category 1 (Personnel costs), an additional budget is allocated as Administrative Assistant will be joining the Office mid-year. No raise of salaries is envisioned. In category 2 (Infrastructure and operating costs), the biggest change is an increase in planned costs for trainings for staff. Category 3 (Administrative expenditure) is a bit higher due to covering PCR tests for Office and volunteers. Categories 4 (Meeting and representation costs) and 5 (Direct Costs: projects and campaigns) have these major changes: proposed amendment to rising EC allowance increases planned budget, but a smaller amount is planned for live EC meeting. This is due to the experience from the pandemic on bettering the online meetings, but also as EC will be meeting around projects. Category 6 (Allocations to the next year and reserves) has increased as there was underspending due to activities not happening live. Stefanie briefly presents planned incomes and points out changes.

Organisational Change Plan Ozge (Sec Gen) takes the floor and clarifies that this is not an official plan, but a further update to the updates brought up at the MO forum. EC, Office and AC mapped out the challenges in regards to reaching FYEG goals. Several main focus areas are outlined within this plan: FYEG should have a long term strategy and this is possible also thanks to (Young) Greens getting stronger in different parts of Europe. Minding the longer strategy, Ozge says that MOs will receive a survey soon where they will be asked what are their priorities for the next 3 years. Improving effectiveness of decision making processes. EC and Office will be making their own individual plans which they will be reassessing in the middle of the year. Continuity in FYEG’s work with the changes of EC and Office should be better preserved.

12:01 session finishes

Chairing: Sean Assistant: Nikoleta Minutes: Elli Technical Assistant: Cri + Cinta

40 Federation of young european greens Introduction of applying organisations including Q+A Saturday, 05/06/2021 11:30 - 12:00

Chairing: Niki Assistant: Elli Minutes: Sean

MOs present: Grön Ungdom (Sweden) Scottish Young Greens Protests (Latvia) Grøn Ungdom (Norway) Les Jeunes Écologistes (France) Young Cyprus Greens Genç Yeşiller (Turkey) Grüne Jugend (Germany) Vihreät nuoret (Finland) Young Greens of England & Wales Ecolo j (Belgium) DWARS (Netherlands) Youth Forum URA (applying organisation) Young Greens of Georgia (applying organisation) Jong Groen (Belgium, Flemish speaking) Óige Ghlas (Ireland) Neoi Prasinoi (Greece) Ecolo jovem – Os Verdes (Portugal) Young Greens South Tyrol Joves d’Esquerra Verda (Spain) Alternattiva Demokratika Zghazagh (Malta) Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera (Switzerland) Ostra Zieleń (Poland) Zelena molod’ Ukrayiny (Ukraine)

Niki runs through the structure of the session, and passes the floor Danilo from Youth Forum URU.

Danilo thanks the the EC for accepting the application. He says the URU is an independent youth organisation of an organisation. He lists the ideological position and national context of Montenegro. He presents a case of environmental exploitation by a company, which the organisation plans to take to court. He talks of similar cases in which the organisation engaged in protests. He lists the NGOs that the organisation is in cooperation with, and says that hopefully people in FYEG know the organisation after the people taking part in working groups.

Milan says that the EC has not been able to visit URA this year because of Covid, but one member of EC did so in a study visit together with CDN in 2019. Even though the context of Montenegro is very difficult for young activists, they are happy the organisation is active. The EC recommends the GA to support their candidacy, and new EC to monitor them closely.

Anna (Young Greens of Georgia) explains the development of Georgian Young Greens (GeYG) into forming a political movement. Anna says that they decided it was time to create a youth organisation for this movement. Anna offers the opportunity for a question.

41 Federation of young european greens Wanja says that Young Greens of Georgia’s situation is a special one. The youth wing has become a political party, and created a youth wing of that. The new organisation has the same statutes and rules of procedure as the Georgian Greens. It is basically only the formalities that have changed. Still, it is necessary to vote on it, because the statutes are still new ones. EC recommends granting Young Greens of Georgia full memberships. Therefore, they don’t go through the candidate organisation stage because this is a special case. Polish YG tabled an amendment on this. There are likely to be questions.

Niki says that we have 15 minutes to ask questions in relation to either the case of GYG or URU.

Sebastian (Swiss Young Greens) says that he believes this requires a two-thirds majority because it overrules IRPs. But Swiss Young Greens supports EC recommendation. Asks EC what their position is.

Wanja says it is up to presidency, but IRPs doesn’t currently specify this.

Niki asks if Sebastien is okay with going to vote on this in original proposition.

Sebastien says that Swiss Young Greens prefer that they follow the protocol of the IRPs, which means that a two-thirds majority passes whether Young Greens of Georgia can run as a full member.

Amy (Scottish Young Greens) asks whether the organisation has gender protocol for its board.

Danilo says that the presidency of URU is made up of presidents of local branches. Local branches must have male and female presidency. The organisation must have 50% of participants in various groups and teams must be female.

Cathal asks how FYEG membership will help URA.

Danilo says that being part of FYEG is crucial for the organisation attaining international and domestic recognition, this will help them to lobby, and it may allow them to acquire funding for projects.

Niki asks if there are any more questions.

Maurice (Democracy and Inclusion Working Group) asks is there is somebody responsible for gender and queer policy.

Danilo says this is the responsibility of all of the board, but most of all the president herself, who is a woman.

Maurice (Democracy and Inclusion Working Group) asks about democracy structures in the organisation, asking how they work on General Assemblies - do they have them and who can attend?

Danilo says that they tend to have Congress at the same time as the parent party, but they also have smaller local congresses. The presidency is gender balanced and makes decisions in a democractic way on all decisions. They also involve members in various ways through working groups, and they can send various requests. Proposals have to meet a majority in the presidency.

42 Federation of young european greens Niki asks if there is any final question from someone who is female, trans or genderqeer. Since there is no response, Niki comes back to the procedure of voting for Young Greens of Georgia. The Presidency agrees that since anyone is objecting, the GA will first approve that Young Greens of Georgia can run as a full MO before voting on whether they are accepted as a full member. First vote requires a two-thirds majority. Niki asks whether there are any questions. Niki explains we break until 1:30. She promotes delegates to ask questions via the form for the elections. The deadline is 1:30pm. Priority is given to questions asked ahead of session, though we will have space specifically for questions asked live.

Introduction of candidates including Q+A

Saturday, 05/06/2021 14:45 - 16:15

Chairing: Sean Assistant: Nikoleta Minutes: Elli

MOs present:

Sweden: Grön Ungdom Albania: Te Rinjte e Gjelber Scotland: Scottish Young Greens Spain: Red Equo Joven Belgium: Jong Groen South Tyrol: Young Greens Belgium: écolo j Greece: Neoi Prasinoi (Νέοι Πράσινοι) France: Les Jeunes Ecologistes Netherlands: DWARS Latvia: Protests Catalonia: Joves d’Esquerra Verda Cyprus: Νεολαία Οικολόγων-Young Cyprus Greens Portugal: Ecolojovem - Os Verdes Norway: Grønn Ungdom Turkey: Genç Yeşiller Malta: Alternattiva Demokratika Zghazagh England and Wales: Young Greens Switzerland: Junge Grüne /Jeunes Vert-e-s / Giovani Verdi Germany: Grüne Jugend Finland: Vihreät nuoret Poland: Ostra Zieleń Ukraine: Зелена молодь України Cooperation and Development Network Eastern Europe Austria: Grüne Jugend - Grünalternative Jugend Czech Republic: Mladí Zelení Italy: Giovani Europeisti Verdi

Sean (Presidency) explains we will first hear the uncontested elections (sec gen, treasurer, co-

43 Federation of young european greens spokes, FCAC). Then there will be a Q&A. Then EEB. Then Q&A. The EC. Then Q&A.

Secretary - General Candidate:

Sean gives the floor to Ozgecan Kara.

Ozge is honoured to run again. These past years were rough, and Sec Gen is difficult. She tried to do her best, and she is running because she wants to do even better. She loves FYEG, she wants to do more with all of FYEG.

Selection Committee - Eleanor. Eleanor Morrissey (Eli, Teo, Antonio and a NGO representative). This is the second time she applied. It is important to assess what she did and her motivation. The Selection Committee is happy to say she has sound political qualities, has great management skills. The Selection Committee is happy to endorse her.

Treasurer Candidate:

Sean gives the floor to Gülce Yeniev.

Gülce (treasurer candidate). She joined the Greens in 2016, joined EC last year, one of her best experience ever. This was a difficult year. The Feminist Network tabling the resolution was awesome. Now running to treasurer. Thanks to Stefanie, it is less financial and more political, and the transfer will be easy. Gülce will follow up on the work done on mental health and EC remuneration.

Co-Spokespeople Candidates:

Stefanie (Co-spoke candidate). Two amazing years. She is kind of scared. The past years has made her think about lots of things. World is dark, but “We are unstoppable, another world is possible”. Seen the inspirational activities for the last years was amazing. FYEG is both politic and in the streets. This is a particular role. She is ready to take on a more political role. Convert hope into action

Eleanor (Co-spoke candidate). Weird to be candidate again. Motivated to make progress in intern of FYEG.She missed the sense of community and wants to keep on working in the organisational change. Eleanor prefers the term “radical resilience”. FYEG needs to build position on recovery. Climate and social justice. Networks with youth organisation. She hopes GA we vote for her and love FYEG.

Financial Control and Advisory Committee candidates:

Sopho (FCAC candidate) is here and she is happy to jump into a community and happy to present herself. She is running for FCAC and worked for CDN office. She got inspiration for spreadsheets and number and is on her way to move to Sweden and is working with them everyday. This is not only number and maths, it is also political.

Jean-Michel (video - FCAC candidate) is played.

Tornike (FCAC candidate) is not there and did not send a video, so Sean reads his motivation letter.

44 Federation of young european greens Sean opens the floor for the questions.

First Question from Les Jeunes Ecologistes: While issues relating to racism, gender, sexual orientation and other intersectional dynamics have moved to the foreground in the recent years, a move we obviously very much applaud, we were wondering in which ways you would want to engage with issues relating to socio-economic disparities, and the capitalist neoliberal system through which they come about? Thanks!

Ozge: They have a vision on the socio-economic issues. They have a campaign going. Regarding the Sec Gen mandate, she can make sure we employ people, and bring this issue to partners

Eleanor: These issues are important. We’ve been speaking about this last year. Good lives and good income. How to reach out to more diverse members so they can help on this.

Stefanie : All this is linked, it is part of a system. Imagination is important,we should do it with movements, with the housing movement in Brussels, Scotland. She wants to engage more members on topics to imagine a new word together

Other question : Does FYEG need to be more democratic? If so, be concrete about change that has to happen?

Eleanor : It is important to question how transparent and democratic the EC is. Are we really sharing what we do. Can we reach out more to them to have feedback about that. If you have concrete ideas, please share.

Stefanie : She agrees with Eleanor. We should share more, and co-create. FYEG has a difficult structure sometime and it would be super cool to have more way to be involved. It is not always clear how we can do more things in FYEG. And the Democracy and Inclusion WG will help with this. Greens are super democratic and we should apply this within our organisation.

Sean asks if there is anymore questions, knowing we are well ahead of time.

Ecosprinter Editorial Board Candidates:

Leo (EEB candidate) : he is half French half German. He got involved into IRL politics, was candidate for municipal elections, almost got elected, now candidate for regional elections. We don’t speak enough about Europe and he wants to change this. He is running for EEB to help the mind to change and to build on what already exists. EEB needs to reach a broader public.

Eduardo (EEB candidate) : Italian, he is in Dublin. Political Science student with experience with social media and web design. He wrote some articles for University journal and blog posts for GEV. Former social media manager. Vision : showing what is going well, dealing with outreach, and work with GFE. Why Italian drink coffee and Irish drink tea, and what unify us as Europeans. What a green man should be, pushed by work on feminist work and LGBT work.

Lucas (EEB candidate) joins via video. He is from Italy, work in North Germany. Journalist in a company. Writing a lot, mainly on EU politics. He developed a project to interview young leaders, and also young women in politics, and green MEPs. Wrote on climate change, freedom of expression. He miss the part of being part of a youth organisation, especially with the conference

45 Federation of young european greens on Future of Europe.

Christina (EEB candidate) : active with FYEG since 2017 and loves it. Working as a community and wants to go on with that. What is amazing with EEB. We need a common space for discourse and wants to help create this with EEB. Media outreach, cooperation with GEJ, cooperation with MO magazines.

Miriam (EEB candidate) : Happy to be hear. Colleagues said almost everything on new ideas. Studied translation and interpreting and human science. She worked on the global level and would love to work on the European level. The priority were already said by others.

Gabriela (EEB candidate) : Very new to FYEG, never did anything. Living in Ireland, and was living in Italy. Main driver is social and environmental and climate justice. Will move to Belgium. She is half Swiss-half German so very international. She wants to get a new step with her involvement because media are so important and she wants to help the diffusion of ideas. I am new in FYEG but you seem so nice and I would love you to support me.

The floor is open for questions

First question : Main skills and experience and how can it help you in Ecosprinter ?

Christina : experience in social media management. Have editing experience as well. Mainly useful is that she had lots of experience with remote work.

Miriam : official translation already published. Can manage time working, proof reading. She knows how to work remotely across Europe. She can give the team different missions.

Gabriela : translater, editing, proofreading, used it academically. Degree in sustainable environment helps her to have knowledge on the topic the Greens tackle. She is a great communicator and good at working in team.

Leo : campaigning and how to reach people. Videos, podcasts. He wants to go in LinkedIn and other social medias, and know how to make amazing videos.

Eduardo : social media management. wordPress ability and UX builder. Is able to coordinate teams, and to bridge between two teams.

Second question : What will you do to increase the geographic coverage of the authors writing articles to the Ecosprinter?

Leo : huge privilege to be part of an alumni network of Europe College with a lot of coverage, and has big links to this geographical area. He is a born mediator.

Eduardo : Write to them, reach out to writers and create particular teams on countries and regions.

Christina : Not only post a call, but actually reach out to people. Working together with MOs, and with MO magazines and that could help with this.

Miriam : Colleagues has told everything. Maybe more democratic when deciding, being equal on the geographical distribution when publishing. And bring people we know in our community

46 Federation of young european greens Gabriela : Building on the member organizations and actively going out to reach to people. Traineeships in EU : workforce keen on doing this and have a lot of time.

Executive Committee Candidates:

Wanja : half Swiss, half Swedish. Third year in EC. Mo responsible in the EC. Developing more and better possibilities to connect and to contribute to each other. Organisational stuff, IRPs. This is needed. We need this to help our organisation to grow. FYEG has built a stronger core and she wishes to keep on doing this work, and hope to meet people IRL.

Ivanna : 21 year green activist. She is from Mountains, Ukraine. Ecoactivist, and then human rights and want to be more political. So she started a bachelor in political science. She got active in FYEG as an international secretary and is the coordinator of feminist network and joined the Democraty and Inclusion Working Group. So she decided to run to EC because she is not part of EU and we need more comprehension of Eastern Europe. And also can help to use more Instagram

Anja : more brave, more loud and more international topics to FYEG. 19 years old. Come from Russia. She is international. She got involve with FYEG as an intern last year. Was in the just transition in action WG. International Coordination. Even though she joined during remote moments, with bad screens and connections. Responding quick on ongoing crisis.

Benedetta : far right is rising. Situation is bad, but also lots of climate strikes with youth. Enthusiasm and motivation of youth people. Even though we think things are screwed, she wants to bring hope. FYEG is crucial to this to help support this. Ready to do this with all of you together.

Miriam : She is excited to be there. International citizen, European citizen. FYEG for her means coming home. Together we are greens, activists, feminist. And she loves Eurovision. Most of her political skills came from Dutch Young Greens. Focus on personal wellness, direct communication and trivia knowledge.

Clara : Was part of EC last year. Would like to contribute more. Mental wellbeing and mental health is important and presented the mental health protocol in the activity plan. She would like to go on with that. It is important to make our voices heard, especially within EGP (resolution on consent). Feminism is important for her. And then make our voice heard in COP 26 in Glasgow.

Sean proposes to extend the session :

Question 1 : What are your main skills and experience and how can it help you in FYEG? Particularly being in the structures of FYEG and your member organisations.

Benedetta : co-funded GEV, statutes, links with skills, talk to people. Learnt all of that and can explain the reasons why we should work defend our values. Organisation, learning from other, advise to people

Miriam : political organisation, student unions. Loves IRP and spreadseets. Special knowledge on Internal Rules.

Clara : experience with Grüne Jugend. Main skills, feminist and inclusive structures. Work inclusion plan. She is a climate activist and followed the climate communication of FYEG, and negociations for COP. And then mental health

47 Federation of young european greens Wanja : In the Greens since 2010, focused on internal organisation. Taking debates with conservative. And loves IRP and leads this to good outcome. Politically, also good with security and crisis policy.

Ivanna : good coordination skills, good communication skills. Project management would help. Political science degree could help.

Anja : Adult finnish greens, worked with really old people. Was involved into the writing the political platform. Organisational skills with the internship. Institution knowledge with internship with the group. She is good to speak to adults.

Question 2 : Inclusive & transparent. How do you want to make FYEG more inclusive and transparent?

Clara : Transparency, before being EC did not know what it was and would like to communicate outside of the EC what it is. It can help other people to participate into FYEG. To be in the EC you need to have stable situations and mental situations

Wanja : include more the MOs. It is good but we can do more, for communications, statements. Bottom up MO to MO trainings can help a lot with inclusion and transparency.

Ivanna : Really important question. From out of EU, dialogue, MO-MO dialogue, EC-MO dialogue. Creating strong dialogue between MOs, safe to speak about regional issues. Feel heard by FYEG.

Anja : FYEG is really good, but it can be more. Help to smaller MOs, having quota to gender balance and regional balance to help less important MOs. Help with report : courses, education.

Benedetta : Important question. Being transparent, and what you are transparent about. Inclusiveness and transparent are linked. And be transparent on the regional differences.

Miriam : also thinks it is an important question. FYEG can be forthcoming on the procedures, especially coming from the EC to bodies or individuals. Saw that some people who want to get involve did not know how and FYEG could help.

Question 3 : Time. What other mandates and duties do you have, and how will you make sure you have enough time to spend on this?

Ivanna : She will leave some position to be active in FYEG EC. Other duties, she is working 6 hours per week in her university. She has a freelance company so it is very flexible. She will make enough time.

Anja : Running for town board or town council, so difficult to know right now, but it would be her only mandate and it would go quite well with EC. She already burn out twice and does not want to do it another time. Second year student.

Benedetta : She did a lot last year and manage. She has many mandates but coming to an end or she will drop them or do less. Finishing her master.

Miriam : Strict 6 days work policy. will not work on the 7th day. Has lots of energy now after a political hiatus.

48 Federation of young european greens Clara : Finishing her studies in Bachelor. Start a Master, asked if it was compatible with EC, and it is. It will be the only things with self care.

Wanja : She did a lot last year and managed it, so it will keep going like that next year.

Question : What is your favourite revolution?

Anja : Soon to become the Green Revolution

Benedetta : Spartacus revolution : his life against the power

Miriam : Revolution on sexual and reproductive rights that is ongoing

Clara : International feminist green revolution

Wanja : Eurovision revolution

Ivanna : Green revolution in Eastern Europe.

CAS VII

Saturday, 05/06/2021 16:45 - 19:35

Chairing: Sam Assistant: Timon Minutes: Liliane Technical Assistant: Christina

MOs present: EcoloJ (Belgium) Les Jeunes Écologistes (France) Protests (Latvia) Giovanni Europeisti Verdi (Italy) Genç Yeşiller (Turkey) Young Greens of England and Wales DWARS (Netherlands) Grüne Jugend (Germany) Zelena molod’ Ukrayiny (Ukraine) Scottish Young Greens Jong Groen (Belgium) Red Equo Joven (Spain) Gronn Ungdom (Norway) Grön Ungdom (Sweden) Junge Grüne (Switzerland) Vihreät nuoret (Finland) Neolaía Oikológon (Cyprus) Ostra Zielen (Poland) Young Greens South Tyrol

49 Federation of young european greens FYEG Bodies present: Democracy and Inclusion WG Political Platform Committee Executive Committee (Outgoing)

Sam starts the session at 16:45 with a nice discussion about fruits.

Chapter 3 of the Political Platform - Sustainable Europe

Ä37 (Jong Groen, DWARS, Déi Jonk Gréng) is withdrawn.

Ä2 (Grön Ungdom) goes to a vote.

Ä36 (Grüne Jugend) was accepted in the compromised version.

Ä22 (Grüne Jugend): “Compromise only between some organizations involved so that we will need to vote on this one: “an intersectional approach highly critical of capitalism””

Ä23 (Grüne Jugend): Compromise on that is accepted.

Ä25 (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) goes to a vote.

Ä26 (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) was accepted.

Ä40 (Junge Grüne Switzerland): Antoine Tifine (PPC) clarifies what is actually changing: “European countries historically hold greater responsibility for climate change than most parts of the world. This means that European Countries hold a bigger responsibility to tackle climate change and its worldwide consequences. European countries and the EU must be the frontrunner in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions. Countries with the most resources should be even more ambitious and reach climate objectives earlier.

And then 3 options to be voted on :

PPC - FYEG supports an emissions reduction target of at least 80% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, as well as European climate neutrality by 2035 at the latest.

Dwars - FYEG supports an emissions reduction target of at least 90% by 2027 compared to 1990 levels, as well as European climate neutrality by 2035 at the latest.

Swiss - FYEG supports the objective of reaching climate neutrality in Europe by 2030”. It was agreed on putting the different options to a vote. The first paragraph was accepted by the CAS. There will be a vote between the three options.

Ä8 (DWARS) is already covered by Ä40.

Ä29 (Finnish YG) goes to a vote.

Ä31 (Grüne Jugend): 1. Vote if the following expression is to be added to the last sentence of both proposals: “and only if fossil fuels are no longer used for electricity production on the same network”. This takes into account amendment A6. 2. Vote on the two different options

50 Federation of young european greens A. Although nuclear energy* is a low-carbon way to produce energy, it raises many serious long-term concerns. These include issues regarding the extraction of uranium*, the disposal of nuclear waste, the safety of nuclear installations, the security measures and level of state control required, the huge consequences of potential accidents, the long time it takes to build, the fact that it does not improve the stability of the electricity grid and the significant cost, which could much more efficiently be used to pay for renewable energy sources. Potential solutions such as nuclear fusion* will be unable to provide a concrete response in time to solve the climate crisis. We therefore believe that the construction of new nuclear plants should be strongly avoided, and that nuclear energy should be phased out as soon as possible across Europe. The phase-out of nuclear energy should be carried out in a way that does not endanger climate objectives. B. Although nuclear energy* emits less carbon emissions, it raises high risks and many serious long-term concerns that by far outweigh the benefits and we strongly take a stand against any attempt to frame nuclear energy as a climate change solution. These include issues regarding the extraction of uranium*, the disposal of nuclear waste, the safety of nuclear installations, the security measures and level of state control required, the huge consequences of potential accidents, the link with nuclear weapons, the long time it takes to build, the fact that it does not improve the stability of the electricity grid and the significant cost, which could much more efficiently be used to pay for renewable energy sources. Potential solutions such as nuclear fusion* will be unable to provide a concrete response in time to solve the climate crisis. We therefore believe that the construction of new nuclear plants should be avoided at all cost, and that nuclear energy should be phased out as soon as possible across Europe. The phase- out of nuclear energy should be carried out in a way that does not endanger climate objectives. 3. Vote on the inclusion of the following sentence at the very end of the paragraph, after the content of A6 if applicable: “European countries should not export their nuclear technology or build nuclear plants outside of Europe.” This is a compromise on amendment A18.

Ä30 (Finnish Young Greens) goes to a vote.

Ä1 (Jong Groen, DWARS, Déi Jonk Gréng) goes to a vote.

Ä19 (Les Jeunes Ecologistes): Compromise was accepted by the CAS.

Ä11 (Grön Ungdom) is withdrawn.

Ä43 (Junge Grüne Switzerland): There are two different options which will be voted against each other and after that the winner goes against the original text.

Ä9 (DWARS): The compromise was accepted by the CAS.

Ä34 (Finnish Young Greens): Was dealt with alongside Ä9.

Ä44 & 45 (Jugne Grüne Switzerland) have been withdrawn.

Ä13 (Grön Ungdom): The compromise was accepted by the CAS.

Ä32 (Grüne Jugend): Discussed with Ä14. And now is accepted by the CAS in its original form.

Ä12 (DWARS): The compromise was accepted by the CAS.

Ä14 (DWARS): Was withdrawn.

51 Federation of young european greens Ä5 (Scottish Young Greens): “GMOs in agriculture have both positive and negative effects. GMOs are meant to provide better yields, increase nutritional capacity, or be more resistant to pests and extreme weather conditions. Yet, they can also increase corporate control through patents, increase farmer dependence on biotech firms, and threaten biodiversity through increased unforeseen mutations and increased herbicide and pesticide use. Associated with mono-cropping practices, GMOs make overall ecosystems less resilient to pests. We believe the use of GMOs, including new GMOs, should be regulated and subjected to individual scientific assessments for and by public institutions, concerning all risks to consumers, farmers, and the environment, prior to authorisation. FYEG believes that heirloom seeds and the development of agroecology represent a better solution to the challenges faced by our food system. Moreover, in a world where the amount of food produced would be sufficient to feed all, increasing yield productivity is not the only leverage point to reduce hunger. Food distribution, the reduction of food waste and shifting towards vegetarian diets are all part of the solution. We firmly believe in food and land sovereignty. Financial interests must never be placed above the environment and biodiversity, nor above people.” This would cover all the GMO amendments: Ä5, Ä7, Ä15, Ä38, Ä15. This compromise has been accepted by the CAS.

Ä51 (Grön Ungdom): “This changes the title of the sub-section “Rethinking our relationship to progress” in sustainability to “Technological Progress”, and the text to the following:

Technological innovation and new technologies can bring about substantial positive change in society. Progress in the medical sector, in digital technologies, in energy production, and in the development of ecological, sustainable transport modes is crucial to fight the ongoing crisis Europe is facing.

With that said, we are firmly attached to the precautionary principle, meaning that innovations should be assessed thoroughly and should be proven harmless for the environment, human health, and society as a whole before being authorised. Uncertainty should not be used as a reason to postpone measures to prevent environmental degradation or preserve public health. New innovations should be open to scientific and public assessment to determine their potential costs and benefits.

While we believe that technological progress has an important role to play in solving the climate and biodiversity crises, we are critical of approaches that tend to overestimate the positive impact of uncertain future technologies to avoid addressing core issues and engage in systemic change regarding environment, human health and society. An example is carbon capture and storage*, often used as a reason for less ambitious emissions targets, in spite of the fact that the technology has not yet been fully developed.” This covers Ä39, Ä51 and Ä47 (implicitly). Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) asks why the title should also be changed. Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom) wanted to change it to adjust the tone of this section. Asher suggests putting the title change to a vote. Henry won’t accept that compromise in that case. Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) asks for a split vote on the text and the title. Grön Ungdom and Jong Groen will have a chat about that and come back with a solution. The misunderstanding was cleared parallel to the CAS. Jong Groen is no longer objecting. This compromise was therefore accepted by the CAS.

Ä16 (Grüne Jugend): “While most European citizens agree that the welfare of animals should be improved, not a lot is being done. We need to consider animals as subjects and sentient beings

52 Federation of young european greens who should be protected from harm, and we should reflect critically on our place within the animal realm. Animals have rights that should be respected and be taken into account when transitioning towards a sustainable and just agriculture and society. We have to provide an appropriate and painless livelihood especially for animals kept as farm animals.” This compromise was accepted by the CAS.

Ä10 (Scottish Young Greens): Accepted by the CAS in the original version.

Chapter three was therefore closed.

There is a short break from 17:43 to 17:50 to update the spreadsheet for chapter 4.

Ä1 (Grön Ungdom) from Chapter 4 was moved to this chapter and reads now “FYEG believes that space science and exploration are important emerging policy areas which deserve more attention. Space science gives us tools in the fight against the climate crisis. It allows us to measure where, when, how and why climate change is taking place, and assists the world with detailed maps and images during disasters. Space travel should only serve scientific research, innovation, and exploration, not financial profit-making or military activities. In addition, FYEG supports cleaning up our immediate space environment - space junk colliding with each other risks causing catastrophic chain reactions.” Inserted after line 215, as a new paragraph. This compromise was accepted by the CAS.

Chapter 4 of the Political Platform - The Green Economy

Ä2 (Les Jeunes Ecologistes): Goes to a vote.

Ä13 (Les Jeunes Ecologistes): Compromise was accepted by the CAS. Ä4 (Grön Ungdom): Compromise was accepted by the CAS.

Ä16 (Gron Ungdom Norway): Compromise to be sent as well. This compromise was accepted by the CAS.

Ä14 (Grüne Jugend): Accepted by a CAS.

Ä1 (Grön Ungdom): It was built into a new paragraph and moved to Chapter 3. The exact line would still be stated. Would be added 215 under the section “technological progress”. There is a need to sort that out technically.

Ä3 (Grön Ungdom): Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) wants to put that to a vote.

Chapter 4 was therefore closed.

Chapter 5 of the Political Platform - A Social Europe

Ä12 (Grüne Jugend): “From line 32 to 36: Delete: We see it as a first step towards the introduction of a universal basic income*, which would have a positive impact on working life and on the enforcement of fundamental rights. Insert:

53 Federation of young european greens Our social policy’s goal is a guaranteed social security net and a basic income that leaves no one behind, the right to a meaningful job, abolishing the low-wage sector with strong minimum wages and tariffs, and a significant reduction of working hours while maintaining the wage level.” This compromise was accepted by the CAS.

Ä14 (Grüne Jugend) will go to a vote.

Ä15 (Finnish Young Greens): Accepted with slight rephrasing.

Ä10 (Les Jeunes Ecologistes): Isabelle Desportes (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) points out that there would be a need of streamlining this in the text. The compromise was accepted by the CAS.

Ä11 (Les Jeunes Ecologistes): Accepted by the CAS in the original form.

Ä18 (Junge Grüne Switzerland): The compromise is accepted by the CAS.

Ä13 (Grüne Jugend Germany): “Our general aim is a fair housing market without excessive costs for tenants and buyers and where everyone can afford a place to live. Over the long term, there should be serious consideration given to deprivatizing the housing market.” The compromise was accepted by the CAS.

Ä2 (DWARS): The compromise was accepted by the CAS.

Ä17 (Gron Ungdom): Goes to a vote.

Ä6 (Grön Ungdom): Goes to a vote.

Chapter 5 was therefore closed.

Chapter 6 of the Political Platform - Europe in the World

Ä11 (Jong Groen, écoloj, DWARS, Déi Jonk Gréng): Compromise was accepted by the CAS.

Ä2 (Scottish Young Greens): Compromise was accepted by the CAS.

Ä1 (DWARS): Was withdrawn.

Ä3 (Scottish Young Greens): Was withdrawn.

Ä7 (Scottish Young Greens): Will go to a vote in the compromised version.

Ä13 (Jong Groen, DWARS, Déi Jonk Gréng): Compromise was accepted by the CAS. This involved Ä14.

Ä25 (Swiss Young Greens): Compromise was accepted by the CAS. (Withdrawn in favour of the following compromise.)

Ä23 (Swiss Young Greens): This was discussed together with Ä25 and is therefore clarified.

Ä17 (Jong Groen, Déi Jonk Gréng) & Ä4 (DWARS): The final version still needs to be sent.

54 Federation of young european greens Compromise: “We need a common European asylum policy based on the principles of solidarity with migrants, asylum-seekers, and refugees. The Dublin system* as we now know it should be replaced. Refugees and asylum seekers already in the EU should be able to effectively register for asylum, have access to asylum procedures, and be able to request asylum not in the member state of arrival but in the one of their choice. A common system of EU procedures, requirements, and checks must be implemented, with clear time frames, in order to relieve pressure on the individual. We need a common European asylum policy based on the principles of solidarity. Additionally, all member states, particularly those who are of better financial standing, must welcome more refugees, in order to relieve pressure on border countries. In welcoming refugees, member states and local governments should also put particular sensitivities into consideration including, but not limited to, unaccompanied minors, LGBTQ+ migrants, and migrants with disabilities” This compromise was accepted by the CAS.

Ä18 (Jong Groen, DWARS, Déi Jonk Gréng): The compromise was accepted by the CAS.

Ä26 (Swiss Young Greens): The compromise was accepted by the CAS.

Ä8 (Grön Ungdom): Was withdrawn.

Ä19 (Jong Groen, DWARS, Déi Jonk Gréng, ecolo j): The compromise was accepted by the CAS.

Ä9 (Grön Ungdom): “X. A Green European Neighbourhood Policy

The European Union will not become stronger by closing itself off from others. Through the European Neighbourhood Policy* the EU has since its inception tried and failed to guarantee democracy, human rights, fair economies and rule of law for states bordering the Mediterranean and to the East of the Union.

Though the expansion of the EU is not an end in itself, EU membership should be open to all European countries that are not yet or no longer members of the EU. We support the accession of countries who express the wish to join the EU if they meet human rights, democratic, and rule of law criteria.

The European Union should develop and maintain strong cooperation with neighbouring countries who are not members of the EU, including by guaranteeing visa-free travel and participation in key programmes such as Erasmus+*. For non-European states, the entire policy needs an overhaul with enhanced conditionality, greater focus and rewards for progress on fundamental rights, and cooperation on environmental and climate issues. As greens, we support measures that secure peace and prosperity, and provide the basis for environmental and climate action. The European Neighbourhood Policy has the potential to do so, but does not contribute to the achievements of these objectives right now.” Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) wants to put that to a vote due to the length. This was supported by the Cyprus Young Greens.

Ä10 (Grön Ungdom): “Ä7-PP2 becomes: “We call for deepened European defence cooperation and in the long term the development of further interoperability between EU member states armies”

(Ä1/Ä3-PP6 (NATO) are withdrawn)

Ä10-PP6 becomes the following, and is moved to the end of Peace and Security (line 109) in

55 Federation of young european greens Europe in the world:

The climate crisis will only bring more meteorological and humanitarian disasters, which can be deadly, create problems for the delivery of essential services and risk destroying critical infrastructure. In times of peace we support the training and use of military forces for disaster response and preparedness, both within Europe and outside of it, in strict accordance with international law and solely under mandate.” This compromise was accepted by the CAS.

Ä28 (Junge Grüne Switzerland): Was withdrawn.

Chapter 6 was therefore closed.

Glossary of the Political Platform

Ä1, Ä3 & Ä5 (Grön Ungdom): Are withdrawn.

Ä2 (Grön Ungdom): Is connected to a vote on Ä9 in Chapter 5. The second definition is withdrawn.

The Glossary therefore is also closed.

Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) asks what would happen to the newly inserted glossary. Timon clarifies that it will be included as long as it is part of an amendment.

Chapter 2 of the Political Platform - A Democratic Europe Ä7 (DWARS): Sheila Guha Thakurta (DWARS) clarifies on the reached compromise: “We call for deepened European defence cooperation and in the long term the development of further interoperability between EU member states armies” The compromise was accepted by the CAS.

Ä17 (Grön Ungdom): Is connected to A9 in chapter 6 and the vote on this amendment. It would be deleted if Ä9 passes. So both should be considered as a block vote. Most of the text is actually moved.

Ä29 (Junge Grüne Switzerland): The compromise is accepted by the CAS.

Sam suggests a break until 19:30 CET to sort the space policy out and do a quick check. Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom) asks for space now. Therefore this was tackled.

The break starts at 19:13. The Presidency checked if all was done. The CAS ending at 19:34 with a party announcement.

FYEG General Assembly Day III

Elections and Voting Session I

56 Federation of young european greens Sunday, 06/06/2021 10:00

Chairing: Sean, Elli Assistant: Elli, Sean Minutes: Nikoleta Technical Assistant: Cinta, Cristiana and Igor

10:05 session starts

Sean (Presidency) opens the session and gives the floor to the Office to check the quorum. Özge (Sec Gen) is doing a quorum check.

Present MOs with voting rights: Albanian Young Greens: Ambra Durro and Ledina Cela are not present Ecolo J: Emile Herman and Florentia Sanchez Acosta are present Jong Groen: Asher Serrana (only delegate) is present Catalan Young Greens: Marc Martorell Escofet is present Young Cyprus Greens: Maria Kola is present and will have two votes as Office was timely informed that Andreas Charalambous will not be present Young Greens of England and Wales: Sarah Sharp (only delegate) is present Finish Young Greens: Tuomo Kondie and Peppi Seppälä are present French Young Greens: Isabelle Desportes and Robin Ehl are present German Young Greens: Solveig Albrecht and Tim Horras are present Greek Young Greens: Andreas Karadakis and Iason Paschalidis-Gerostergiou are present Irish Young Green: Rob O’Donnell and Cathal Mac Réamoinn are not present Protests: Klāvs Veseļuns and Baiba Puisīte are present Maltese Young Greens: Samuel Muscat (only delegate) is present DWARS: Janno Rook is present, Sheila Guha Thakurta is not present Norwegian Young Greens: Pauline Tomren is present and will vote from Jenny Riise’s account as well Polish Young Greens: Wiktor Miazek is present, Laura Kwoczała is not present Portuguese Young Greens: Mónica Cabaça and Patrícia Marcelino are not present Scottish Young Greens: Amy Smith and Ewan Smith are present Serbian Green Youth: Nina Šašić (only delegate) is present South Tyrolean Young Greens: Barbara Lemayr and Pascal Vullo are present Spanish Young Greens: Pol Rovira and Antoniao García González are present Swedish Young Greens: Henry Winckle and Alma Gunnarsson are present Swiss Young Greens: Sebastian Knecht (only delegate) is present Young Greens of Turkey: Salih Tuna (only delegate) is present Green Youth of Ukraine: Yevheniia Bryhinets (only delegate) is present

Sheila Thakurta (DWARS) joins. Laura Kwoczała (Polish Young Greens) joins. Office sends reminders to Albanian and Irish Young Greens. Rob O’Donnell and Cathal Mac Réamoinn (Irish Young Greens) join. Ambra Durro and Ledina Cela (Albanian Young Greens) join.

24 Member Organisations are present, which means 48 votes are in the room.

At 10:17 Özge notifies MOs that the test vote is open. Sean gives delegates 5 min to vote.

57 Federation of young european greens After giving a bit more time to delegates, at 10.28 all votes are cast and the test vote is closed.

Elections and Voting Session I starts at 10:28

Elli (Presidency) announces that we will start with discussion and voting on amendments to IRPs. First to be discussed are amendment A4 (EC) and alternative amendment A4 (DWARS). Delegates will have the chance to vote for one of these two amendments and later in the session the one with the simple majority will be voted against the original text.

A4 (EC): Insert from line 202 to 203: political platform, the activity plan, the strategic plan, the statutes and the IRPs, bearing in mind the deadlines specified under 2.1.4.Support of 6 member organizations is needed in order to table an emergency resolution.

A4 Alternative (DWARS): Insert from line 202 to 203: political platform, the activity plan, the strategic plan, the statutes and the IRPs, bearing in mind the deadlines specified under 2.1.4.Support of 3 member organizations is needed in order to table an emergency resolution.

Elli opens the floor for discussion.

Wanja (EC) is taking the floor and states that emergency resolutions are to be used in special situations and that EC believes that there should be the threshold of at least 6 organisations tabling a resolution, so that we do not have few organisations from a region tabling a resolution which might not be of concern for other MOs.

Janno (DWARS) is stating that their position is that for emergency resolution the accessibility is what matters and that 6 is a high threshold that is why they proposed 3.

Asher (Jong Groen) says that as EC confirmed earlier in CAS, it has been years since an emergency resolution has been tabled. Jong Groen is more in favor of alternative amendment, but they think the original text is the best.

Elli clarifies the procedure again. Firstly, GA will vote on amendments A4 and A4 alternative and the one that wins more votes will be voted against the original text.

Antonio (Spanish Young Greens) says they support the alternative amendment proposed by DWARS. As MOs do not necessarily have regular contact with other MOs, it is good to keep the threshold lower.

Elli asks if anyone would like to make a speech in favor of the A4 amendment proposed by the EC. No one asks for a word. Elli opens the voting.

Alma (Swedish Young Greens) asks the question on abstention, which makes Presidency and Office aware that a mistake has been in preparing the votes as delegates are asked to rank the votes instead of choosing one of the options. Office prepares new ballots.

Özge (Sec Gen) says that new ballots are sent to delegates with following options: Which one do you prefer: 1) A4, 2) A4 alternative or 3) Abstain

58 Federation of young european greens Sean (Presidency) reminds delegates that a simple majority is needed here.

Results: A4 - 14 votes A4 Alternative - 24 votes abs. - 6 votes

A4 Alternative is approved and will be voted against the original text later on. Session continues with final discussion on the rest of IRPs amendments.

A1 (EC): Delete from line 296 to 298:

One gender officer is responsible for the monitoring and the development of the Inclusion Audit process and to coordinate the bodies working on Gender and Inclusion.

From line 606 to 608: 4.2 Gender officer The EC nominates one gender officer. (cf. 2.2.2)

4.32 Child care

In line 612: 4.43. Sexual harassment, sexist behavior, violence or any kind of discrimination

In line 782: For child care costs cf. 4.32 and 5.4. Elli opens the floor for additional discussion. No discussion.

A2 (EC): Insert after line 305: One responsible for the member organisations coordination. Elli opens the floor for additional discussion. No discussion.

A3 (EC): From line 14 to 15: FYEG has three membership categories: full MO, candidate MO and observer associate. (cf. Statutes 4) For the procedure of application for these membership categories cf.

From line 22 to 23: • be European except for Observers Associate members. The exact definition is in the hands of the GA;

Delete from line 43 to 44: The suspension of an MO means that the organisation loses its voting rights and becomes an observer. When an MO is suspended, the EC: In line 75: Current status of each organisation (Observer/Candidate/Full)(Associate/Candidate/Full)

From line 104 to 106: The general assembly is composed of one or two delegates per full MO and one delegate from

59 Federation of young european greens each candidate and observerassociate organisation. Each full MO has two voting rights at the GA if the membership fee is paid. (cf. 1.1.5, 5.2)

In line 120: accepts/rejects/suspends/excludes candidate, observerassociate and full MOs

From line 125 to 129: the executive committee (EC) the secretary general (SG) the advisory committee, (AC) the financial control committeeand advisory committee (FCAC) the editorial board of Ecosprinter (EEB)

Insert in line 157: the financial control and advisory committee (if applicable)

In line 170: FCCFCAC candidates

In line 565: accept a candidate or observerassociate MO

In line 673: the internal audit and control as exercised by the FCCFCAC (cf. 2.4)

In line 697: one delegate per full MO, candidate MO or observerassociate organisation

In line 722: members of the FCC FCAC, traveling to carry out FCC FCAC tasks (cf. 2.4)

From line 835 to 836: CND holds the status of observerassociate within FYEG and FYEG financially contributes to the CDN annually.

Elli opens the floor for additional discussion. No discussion.

A4 (EC): Insert from line 202 to 203: political platform, the activity plan, the strategic plan, the statutes and the IRPs, bearing in mind the deadlines specified under 2.1.4. Support of 6 member organizations is needed in order to table an emergency resolution.

Elli opens the floor for additional discussion. No discussion.

A5 (EC): From line 615 to 617: In case of sexual harassment, violence or discrimination by a member of an elected body within FYEG the EC can exclude the offender after consulting the full MOs. (cf. 2.2.2). For further handling, the EC will follow the anti-sexual harassment policy in Annex 4. Elli opens the floor for additional discussion. No discussion.

60 Federation of young european greens A6 (EC): Delete from line 296 to 298: One gender officer is responsible for the monitoring and the development of the Inclusion Audit process and to coordinate the bodies working on Gender and Inclusion.

Delete from line 606 to 607: 4.2 Gender officer The EC nominates one gender officer. (cf. 2.2.2)

Elli opens the floor for additional discussion. No discussion.

A7 (EC):

Insert from line 264 to 266: prepares the financial report to the EC and the GAs based on the information delivered from the office, including an analysis of the budget report based on Gender (Gender Budgetiing) & the list of MO fee paid by each Member Organisation (see Article 5.2). Between GAs the treasurer keeps the EC aware of FYEG’s current and future financial situation with regular

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The reports presented to the EC shall include: prepares a budget plan for the GA at the end of their mandate, outlining the next year report on incomes – explanation of present incomes sheet and plan for the coming months; has regular meetings with the office during their mandate to check the budget report on expenses – has to be easily understandable, presented according to budget lines, updated with all expenses to a set date, has to include known expenses to come and checks a report of all financial transactions every two months, which is to be prepared by the office, and confirms - through e-mail or a live meeting - all payments to be in line with FYEG’s budget and financing practices

Liquidity report

The mandate of the treasurer is further stated in the internal delegation order of the FYEG, adopted by the EC on an annual basis.

Projects and contractual obligations report. The reports presented to the GA shall include: the budget sheets showing final amounts for each budget line; a description of the different budget lines; an analysis of the budget report based on Gender (Gender Budgeting); the list of MO fees paid by each Member Organisation (see Article 5.2) prepares a budget proposal for the GA at the end of their mandate, outlining the next year assists with the financial part of the FYEG funding applications and helps other bodies within the organisation whenever they are creating budgets

61 Federation of young european greens visits the office at least three times during their mandate to check the budget together with the Sec-Gen, is responsible for providing FYEG’s financial partners with yearly reports checks a report of all financial transactions every two months which is to be prepared by office and confirms - through e-mail or a live meeting - all payments to be in line with FYEG’s budget and financing practices.

Elli opens the floor for additional discussion. No discussion.

A8 (EC):

Insert in line 95: minutes and reports from statutory meetings and long ECMs

From line 136 to 138: elected by the General Assembly will start their mandate from the first working day after the GA meeting where they were elected, unless other rules appliesy for their mandate.

Insert from line 148 to 150: The call for hosting the general assembly must be sent out by the 1st of October of every year with a 1 month deadline. The selection of the hosting MO is done by the EC.

From line 180 to 182: In case the number of candidates is less than the number of positions open and/or if the gender quotuma is not met, the EC will re-open the call for a maximum of 7 calendar days for additional candidates of the underrepresented

In line 185: CandidatesCandidacies are published

From line 206 to 208: in the scope of already submitted amendments. The presidency may declare an alternative amendment ineligible if its scope is different thanfrom the original amendment.

From line 214 to 215: prepares the motions, amendments and voting procedures to the GA • is responsible for taking the minutes of the GA prepares the motions, amendments and voting procedures to the GA is responsible for taking the minutes of the GA

From line 241 to 242: handles the implementation of the actionactivity plan as decided by the previous GA

Insert in line 247: selects members of prep-teams

Delete from line 314 to 315: the fund-raising, organisation and implementation of FYEG’s campaigns, projects and statutory meetings

From line 327 to 328: If mandated by the EC the Sec-Gen can also:

62 Federation of young european greens If mandated by the EC the Sec-Gen can also take part in meetings and represent FYEG and its position, according to a

Delete from line 344 to 345: It is recommended that the EC and the office shares relevant information related to the finances of the organisation to FCAC throughout the year.

From line 355 to 356: The Executive Committee adopts “Guidelines and Rules tofor the Office” in line with legal requirements. This document is made available to all employees, especially

Insert from line 395 to 397: Working groups are formed by the Executive Committee, with a defined scope, aim, working area and timeframe. The creation of a working group may be planned in the annual activity plan adopted by the General Assembly but the Executive Committee

Insert from line 484 to 486: Two thirds of the number of votes distributed at the voting body. Note that it is the number of votes registered, not the number of votes cast. This means that if less than two thirds of the voters are present and vote this majority

From line 487 to 489: Examples: 20 voters: need 14 yes or more votes 21 voters registered: need 14 or more yes votes 20 voters: need 14 yes or more votes 21 voters registered: need 14 or more yes votes 22 voters registered: need 15 or more yes votes 22 voters registered: need 15 or more yes votes

From line 500 to 502: 1 – The candidates who have reached the election threshold (an absolute majority) are elected. [Space]

Insert from line 539 to 544: Either the candidate who gained absolute majority is elected or the two candidates with the highest amounts of votes will be voted on by simple majority through a second electronic vote. Any replaced EC member will have full voting rights in the EC. This period is not considered to be a mandated period and the person still has a right to be elected to the EC as other new candidates.

From line 584 to 585: Decisions made on phonephone/video conferences, chats or via email communications are binding

Insert from line 613 to 614: FYEG has a safer spaces policy, an anti-sexual harassment protocol and guidelines for persons of contact (see Annexes).

From line 639 to 640: A prep-team can take decisions concerning their project independently. If needed, a prep[Space]- team can consult the EC in order to solve possible internal problems.

63 Federation of young european greens From line 645 to 647: Participants below 16 and those for whom it is forbidden by domestic laws, shall not consume alcohol or illegal drugs, and one shall not offer someany to them. In the event that this does take place, all parties responsible

In line 672: the concrete actions ofby the Sec-Gen (cf. 2.3)

Delete from line 706 to 707: Nobody will be reimbursed besides stated below. If a funder of an activity has more stricter rules, those will apply.

From line 713 to 714: Exceptions to thisthese rules regarding participants can only be made in consultation with the treasurer.

From line 726 to 728: For night trips over 500 km the couchette fee (2nd class) can be covered Bike trips over 10 km are reimbursed by EUR; 1/1 EUR / km with a maximum of the price of a second class train ticket and with an absolute maximum of 100

From line 730 to 733: For trips where the travel or bus by bus or train takes more than 12 hours, a plane ticket will be reimbursed on the basis of an economy class ticket. A plane ticket can also be reimbursed if the destination was over 750 km andor train-traveling is not possible because of pressing time-table reasons.

From line 736 to 741: The necessity of using a private car must be justified in writing and approved in advance. Calculation formula for using car travel is 0.2 EUR/km. In case of using the car travel for activity granted by donors with particular reimbursement guidelines, those donor guidelines rules apply. • Car sharing should be approved in advance and should be cheaper than public transportation. The costs have to be documented.

The necessity of using a private car must be justified in writing and approved in advance. Travel by car may be reimbursed by 0.2 EUR/km. Depending on the activity, specific reimbursement rules may apply.

Car sharing should be approved in advance and should be cheaper than public transportation. The costs have to be documented.

From line 744 to 747: ec.europa.eu/budget/contracts_grants/info_contracts/inforeuro/inforeuro_en.cfm based on the date of expencese if no other donor guidelines apply. Exceptions are payments with credit cards when the documented conversion rates of the credit card company apply, based on credit card payments statements.

Delete from line 754 to 755: candidates for the Sec-Gen elections, provided they have received approval by the pre-[Space] selection committee (cf. 7.2.3)

64 Federation of young european greens From line 764 to 769: A participation fee to any activity can be demanded and fixed by the prep-team. The prep-team can also decide upon exceptions. (cf. 2.9). If participants are selected for an activity and are not able to participate, they need to communicate this as soon as possible to the prep-team. Travel reimbursement cannot be paid in that case. For furtherFurther information can be found in the prep-team guidelines.

Insert from line 830 to 831: FYEG is the official youth wing ofthe European Green Party. Relations between FYEG and EGP are further specified in the EGP-FYEG relationship agreement. Insert from line 837 to 838: Relations between two organisations will be explained in detail in the CDN-FYEG relationship agreement.

From line 842 to 844: The spokespersons of FYEG are the official representatives towards GYG. Additionally, one member of the EC is responsible for contact with the GYG activitiesregional coordinator for Europe and reports to the EC about it. (cf. 2.2.1).

From line 911 to 915: Only applications including all required documents and sent before the given deadline will be examined, taking into consideration both political and professional skills of the candidates. The following weekThese candidates will be given a written assignment followed by a phoneand interview if this is possible.

Elli opens the floor for additional discussion. No discussion.

A9 (EC):

Delete in line 121: mandates the working groups

Insert in line 247: selects members of prepteams and working groups

Insert from line 395 to 397: Working groups are formed by the Executive Committee, with a defined scope, aim, working area and timeframe. This defined scope is outlined by the EC responsible and working group coordinators at the start of the mandate to complement FYEG’s priorities. The creation of working group may be planned in the annual activity plan adopted by the General Assembly but the Executive Committee

Elli opens the floor for additional discussion. No discussion.

A10 (EC):

Insert after line 262: are responsible for the personnel in the office

The mandate of the spokespersons is further stated in the internal delegation order of the FYEG, adopted by the EC on an annual basis.

65 Federation of young european greens Delete in line 295: One member of the EC is responsible for the personnel of the office.

Insert after line 305: The mandate of the EC is further stated in the internal delegation order of the FYEG, adopted by the EC on an annual basis.

Insert after line 329: The mandate of the Sec-Gen is further stated in the internal delegation order of the FYEG, adopted by the EC on an annual basis.

From line 349 to 354: In principle, all recruitments are made after an open and public call. The EC, in consultation with the Secretary General, may decide on a shortlist of candidates that will be asked to take part in an interview. The EC, in consultation with the Secretary General, decides on the selected candidate. The EC member responsible for office is closely involved throughout the whole recruitment process. In principle, all recruitments are made after an open and public call. The decision on the selected candidate is done in line with the internal delegation order of the FYEG, adopted by the EC on an annual basis.

Insert from line 358 to 359: Salaries are decided upon in line with the internal delegation order of the FYEG ( adopted by the EC on an annual basis), based on the financial plans adopted by the General Assembly.

From line 450 to 456: One person in the EC shall be responsible for contact with the alumni network. This person is chosen by the EC at the first meeting after the GA. The alumni network chooses among its members a person responsible for contact with the EC. This person can be chosen whenever throughout the year. The responsible EC member, together with the alumni network contact person, decides on an activity/strategy plan for the coming operational year just after the GA is held.

The management of the alumni network is detailed in the internal delegation order of the FYEG, adopted by the EC on an annual basis.

From line 620 to 621: Participants to an event are selected either byin line with the EC orinternal delegation order of the FYEG, adopted by the prep-team when there is oneEC on an annual basis, striving for gender, age and geographical balance.

From line 630 to 631: TheIn line with the internal delegation order of the FYEG, adopted by the EC makeson an annual basis, the final decisions on boththeir the prep-team’s composition and all necessary replacements andare done. They must always:

Delete from line 634 to 638: The prep-team is responsible for: communication, logistical and content-wise planning of a project financial planning of a project and the creation of a project-specific budget, in coordination with

66 Federation of young european greens the treasurer reporting on a project to the EC and to funders

Elli opens the floor for additional discussion.

Wanja (EC) says this amendment is put forward in order to make mandates a bit more flexible as each year the EC looks different. EC sees this as a way to make the EC work a bit more efficient.

Sebastian (Swiss Young Greens) says Swiss Young Greens welcome the introduction of the Internal Delegation Order, but believe that the approach with this amendment is not ideal. Ideally, they think, there would be a paragraph in the IRPs explaining what is the Internal Delegation Order. Swiss Young Greens are opposing this amendment and ask next EC to consider bringing the mentioned changes to IRPs if the amendment does not pass.

A11 (EC): Insert after line 367: If requested by the EC, advising the EC on organizational and structural matters

Elli opens the floor for additional discussion. No discussion.

A12 (EC): In line 430: electscan elect an Editor-in-Chief among its members Elli opens the floor for additional discussion. No discussion.

A13 (EC, with a compromise made with DWARS):

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As a general principle a person can claim 70% of travelling costs below a certain cap to be reimbursed if:

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all relevant receipts and proof of travel have been handed in at the latest 2 months afterwithin the activity took placedeadline communicated for each activity

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Full reimbursement of travel costs will be granted to: • members of the prepteam of a given activity members of the prepteam of a given activity

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the Sec-Gen and office personnel

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The prepteam of an activity creates a specific budget with the treasurer. (cf. 2.2.1) Final decisions regarding these budgets are taken by the EC. The office creates a budget for each activity. Final decisions regarding these budgets are taken by

67 Federation of young european greens the Treasurer (cf. 2.2.1).

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At every event, vegan food should be offered and its consumption encouraged. Only vegetarian and vegan food will be reimbursed.

Elli reminds delegates that this is an amendment to which compromise was reached between the EC and DWARS.

Ellie opens the floor for additional discussion.

Wanja (EC) says that the compromise is mainly about changing the order of sentences in a way that both sides are satisfied with.

A14 (EC):

From line 784 to 792: The members of FYEG Executive Committee are entitled to a per diem allowance up to a maximum of 10 days over 12 months. The FYEG EC members are free to decline the per diem allowance. monthly allowance up to a maximum of 100 EUR per month. The FYEG EC members are free to claim the allowance depending on their need.

The per diem allowance is 25€ per day.

The per diem allowance is meant to cover preparation and participation in the following meetings:

FYEG Committee Meetings or FCC meetings, when organised in-person or lasting more than 6 hours a day;

FYEG activities, including regular EC meetings;

EGP Committee Meetings;Meetings and Councils;

From line 794 to 796: participation in otherOther events or meetings approved by the EC.

In addition to the per diemmonthly allowance, Executive Committee members are entitled to reimbursement for their costs for travel, accommodation, food and child care

From line 797 to 799: The EC members makemember in question makes sure the allowance is declared in line with the fiscal rules of their country of fiscal residence.FYEG declines responsibility for any tax liability.

Elli opens the floor for additional discussion. No discussion.

A15 alternative (EC):

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68 Federation of young european greens maximum aged 30 years old. If the organisation is unable to find delegates within the age limit, they can send older delegate aged 31-35.

Elli notes that the amendment A15 proposed by Polish Young Greens was withdrawn in support to the alternative amendment A15 proposed by the EC.

Elli opens the floor for additional discussion. No discussion.

A16 alternative (Polish Young Greens):

Insert from line 52 to 53: exclusion, an organisation that wishes to rejoin FYEG is expected to follow the entire membership procedure, as a new organisation would.

The rejoining organisation is required to inform GA about changes that happened in their organisation since leaving FYEG and explanation of their decision about rejoining.

In case when applying organisation has links to former MO in form of former members, connection with local green movement or was appointed as a successor by former MO, they can be granted by GA with full member status immediately with 2/3 majority voting.

Amendment A16 proposed by Polish Young Greens was withdrawn as they proposed alternative amendment A16 adding the text that they originally proposed as an amendment to the Statutes.

Elli opens the floor for additional discussion. No discussion.

A17 (Polish Young Greens): From line 228 to 230: The Meeting Rules are proposed by the outgoing Executive Committee and adopted by the GA with a simple2/3 majority on the first day of the General Assembly. They can be later changed with a 2/3 majority, if requested by a Member Organisation

Elli opens the floor for additional discussion.

Wiktor (Polish Young Greens) explains that Polish Young Greens believe that the Meeting Rules are the most important vote at the GA as they frame the way the rest of the GA goes. Therefore, they think it should be voted with the 2/3 majority

Wanja (EC) says that EC believes that a simple majority is enough to show that most of the MOs are satisfied with the Meeting Rules and emphasizes that the EC would like to stay with the original text.

Asher (Jong Groen) says that the worry is that the threshold would be too high and invites Polish Young Greens to make the discussion on this prior to the next GA.

Wiktor says that Polish Young Greens would be very open for this discussion.

Elli opens voting on amendments to IRPs at 11:18. Marie (Office) confirms that the ballots are sent to delegates’ emails and that they can also access them through the link sent in the chat (fyeg. electionrunner.com).

69 Federation of young european greens Portuguese delegates have joined late and Özge clarifies that since they were not present in neither of the quorum checks they do not have voting rights.

At 11:29 voting is closed.

Results:

A1: Yes: 38 No: 4 Abs: 2 Amendment has passed.

A2: Yes: 42 No: 2 Abs: 0 Amendment has passed.

A3: Yes: 44 No: 0 Abs: 0 Amendment has passed.

A4: Yes: 30 No: 9 Abs: 5 Amendment has passed.

A5: Yes: 40 No: 0 Abs: 4 Amendment has passed.

A6: Yes: 38 No: 4 Abs: 2 Amendment has passed.

A7: Yes: 40 No: 0 Abs: 4 Amendment has passed.

A8: Yes: 43

70 Federation of young european greens No: 0 Abs: 1 Amendment has passed.

A9: Yes: 42 No: 0 Abs: 2 Amendment has passed.

A10: Yes: 36 No: 2 Abs: 6 Amendment has passed.

A11: Yes: 39 No: 0 Abs: 5 Amendment has passed.

A12: Yes: 41 No: 1 Abs: 2 Amendment has passed.

A13 Compromise: Yes: 44 No: 0 Abs: 0 Amendment has passed.

A13 Split amendment: Yes: 39 No: 2 Abs: 3 Amendment has passed.

A14: Yes: 42 No: 0 Abs: 2 Amendment has passed.

A15 alternative: Yes: 36 No: 4 Abs: 4 Amendment has passed.

71 Federation of young european greens A16 alternative: Yes: 40 No: 0 Abs: 4 Amendment has passed.

A17: Yes: 15 No: 21 Abs: 8 Amendment has not passed.

Elli explains that the next voting bloc is on the exclusion of Bulgarian Young Greens, suspension of Hungarian Young Greens, allowing Georgian Young Greens to run as a Full MO and voting on Activity and Financial Plan. Voting is opened at 11:38.

Henry (Swedish Young Greens) asks for a clarification on a vote related to the Georgian Young Greens candidacy.

Elli reminds everyone that this is the vote on allowing Georgian Young Greens to run as a Full and not as a Candidate MO as it was recommended by the EC. The vote on the candidacy itself will take place later and this is a vote on the procedure.

At 11:43 voting is closed.

Results: Do you approve the exclusion of the Bulgarian Young Greens? Yes: 37 No: 0 Abs: 8 Bulgarian Young Greens are excluded.

Do you approve the suspension of the Hungarian Young Greens? Yes: 39 No: 2 Abs: 4 Hungarian Young Greens are suspended.

Do you approve the vote on the full candidacy of the Young Greens of Georgia? Yes: 45 No: 0 Abs:0 The vote on the full candidacy of the Young Greens of Georgia is approved.

Do you approve the Activity Plan 2021? Yes: 45 No: 0 Abs: 0

72 Federation of young european greens Activity Plan 2021 is approved.

Do you approve the Financial Plan 2021? Yes: 45 No: 0 Abs: 0 Financial Plan 2021 is approved.

Elli announces that the next voting block will be on applicant organisations and on adopting newly amended IRPs as a whole.

Elli opens the floor for anyone that has to say anything against adopting the IRPs. No one asks for a word.

Voting is opened at 11:46 and closed at 11:50.

Results: Do you approve the Internal Rules and Procedures as amended? Yes: 46 No: 0 Abs: 0 IRPs are adopted.

Do you approve Youth Forum URA as a candidate organisation? Yes: 41 No: 3 Abs: 2 Youth Forum URA is elected a Candidate Organisation.

Do you approve the Young Greens of Georgia as a full member organisation? Yes: 45 No: 0 Abs: 1 Young Greens of Georgia are elected a Full Member Organisation.

11:53 Next part of the voting on the amendments to the Political Platform starts

Political Platform Chapter 1

First up was A21 (‘Colonial art in museums’): Maurice (Democracy & Inclusion Working Group): they believe that they have to listen to the countries, they consider it a very important topic. Alma (Grön Ungdom): they think it is an important topic, but they do not believe it is an important addition. They do not want to go into too much detail, it is already covered in the previous sentence and they urge the MOs to vote no.

Vote: passed. (Yes: 85%, 39 votes. No: 9%, 4 votes. Abstain: 7%, 3 votes)

Political Platform Chapter 2

73 Federation of young european greens A27 (Deletion of text concerning not being able to vote): Sebastian (Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera): they think it adds to ‘pondering around’ in the political platform and prevents from coming straight to the point. Henry: feels like it’s a valuable addition.

Vote: passed. (Yes: 57%, 25 votes. No: 41%, 18 votes. Abstain: 2%, 1 vote)

A5 (Compromise - Defund the police): Ewan (Scottish Young Greens): policing can contribute to other elements as well, but research reportedly shows that police does not provide security. Does the police protect the state or the citizens? ‘Defund’ -> refers to marginalised groups, thus defunding makes sense.

Pauline (Grønn Ungdom): wants to support the police and proposes there is a need to reform. Amy (Scottish Young Greens) just clarifies that nothing will be deleted, we will only go to a vote on the first section of the (original) amendment.

Robin (Les Jeunes Écologistes ) proposes to look at A5 and A25 together, defund should possible, but increasing the budget should also be possible to improve conditions.

Alma (Grön Ungdom): we recognise that all people are and feel safe. They do not believe that defunding the police is the solution, but that providing them with more money would help. Other institutions should also be given more money.

Clarification from Antoine (PPC): only the last sentence will go to a vote, L166. Also a suggestion to use the PDF for further voting discussions.

Wiktor (Ostra Zieleń) wanted to speak in favour, but no other people were found to speak, so the debate was closed by the Presidency.

Vote: passed. (Yes: 68%, 30 votes. No: 32%, 14 votes. Abstain: no votes).

A25 (Deletion of sentence on overworking police): Solveig (Grüne Jugend): Police violence cannot be justified. If the police is not sufficiently trained, it makes more sense to strengthen other institutions to change the structure behind police violence. No excuses can be made: de-escalate.

Wiktor (Ostra Zieleń) wanted to speak in favour, but no other people were found to speak, so the debate was closed by the Presidency.

Clarification request from Genç Yeşiller: are both amendments (A5/A25) compatible? Was confirmed by PPC.

Pauline (Grønn Ungdom) wanted to emphasise the importance of improving the working conditions for the police force in general.

Vote: didn’t pass. (No: 45%, 20 votes. Yes: 43%, 19 votes. Abstain: 11%, 5 votes).

Elections and Voting Session III & IV

Sunday, 06/06/2021 13:30

Sam starts the session at 13:33. He introduces the procedure. The speeches will be timed with

74 Federation of young european greens one minute each.

Political Platform Chapter 3: Ä6 (DWARS): Janno Rook (DWARS) is holding the speech introducing this amendment. He points out that we should also be aware of carbon emissions. Robin Ehl (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) is holding the speech against that. He states that this could delay the exit of nuclear power. Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom) is holding a second speech in favour. He states that although being against nuclear energy he raises awareness for having a proper transition. Solveig Albrecht (Grüne Jugend Germany) is speaking against it. She is against waiting for the phase out of nuclear energy until fossil fuels are gone.

The vote on Ä6 is open and it needs a simple majority to pass.

This amendment is accepted with 24 Yes, 12 No and 8 abstentions.

Ä40 (Jung Grüne Switzerland): There will be a vote on the Swiss and the Dutch option. They state the following: “A- FYEG supports an emissions reduction target of at least 90% by 2027 compared to 1990 levels, as well as European climate neutrality by 2035 at the latest.

B- FYEG supports the objective of reaching climate neutrality in Europe by 2030.” Both options will have their respective pro & con speeches.

Janno Rook (DWARS) is holding the speech in favour of Option A. There was no speech against this option.

Sebastian Knecht (Jugne Grüne Switzerland) is holding the speech in favour of Option B. There was no speech against Option B.

Ä3 (Grön Ungdom) There will also be a vote between two options. They state as the following: “A. Although nuclear energy* is a low-carbon way to produce energy, it raises many serious long-term concerns. These include issues regarding the extraction of uranium*, the disposal of nuclear waste, the safety of nuclear installations, the security measures and level of state control required, the huge consequences of potential accidents, the long time it takes to build, the fact that it does not improve the stability of the electricity grid and the significant cost, which could much more efficiently be used to pay for renewable energy sources. Potential solutions such as nuclear fusion* will be unable to provide a concrete response in time to solve the climate crisis. We therefore believe that the construction of new nuclear plants should be strongly avoided, and that nuclear energy should be phased out as soon as possible across Europe. The phase-out of nuclear energy should be carried out in a way that does not endanger climate objectives. B. Although nuclear energy* emits less carbon emissions, it raises high risks and many serious long-term concerns that by far outweigh the benefits and we strongly take a stand against any attempt to frame nuclear energy as a climate change solution. These include issues regarding the extraction of uranium*, the disposal of nuclear waste, the safety of nuclear installations, the security measures and level of state control required, the huge consequences of potential accidents, the link with nuclear weapons, the long time it takes to build, the fact that it does not improve the stability of the electricity grid and the significant cost, which could much more efficiently be used to pay for renewable energy sources. Potential solutions such as nuclear fusion* will be unable to provide a concrete response in time to solve the climate crisis. We therefore believe that the construction of new nuclear plants should be avoided at all cost, and that nuclear energy should be phased out as soon as possible across Europe. The phase-out of nuclear energy should be carried out in a way that does not endanger climate objectives.”

75 Federation of young european greens Peppi Seppälä (Finnish Young Greens) is holding the speech in favour of option A. There was no speech against option A.

Solveig Albrecht (Grüne Jugend Germany) is holding the speech in favour of option B. Pauline

Tomren (Gron Ungdom Norway) is holding the speech against option B. Which turned out to be more for option A and against option B. Robin Ehl (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) is therefore holding a speech for option B.

Ä43 (Junge Grüne Switzerland): There will also be a vote between two options. They state as the following: “A: Artificial fertilisers and pesticides* must be phased out within a reasonable timeframe, starting with the most dangerous (e.g. neonicotinoids and glyphosate).

B: The use of artificial fertilisers should be reduced, with non-biological pesticides being phased out, as soon as possible.”

Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) is holding the speech in favour of option A. There was no speech against option A.

Janno Rook (DWARS) is holding the speech in favour of option B. Isabelle Desportes (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) is holding the speech against option B. Janno wanted to react to that but as there was no one wishing to speak against the option after that again this did not happen.

The vote was opened for the deciding on the options of Ä40, Ä3 and Ä43. Ä40: Option B: 24, Option A: 17, Abstentions 5 Ä3: Option B 20 Option A 16, Abstention 10 Ä43: Option A 24, Option B 16, Abstention 6. The winning options will run against the original text in the last ballot for this chapter.

Ä18 (Les Jeunes Ecologistes): Robin Ehl (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) is holding the speech in favour of this amendment. Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom Sweden) is holding a speech against this amendment. Peppi Seppälä (Finnish Young Greens) is holding a second against this amendment. Janno Rook (DWARS) is holding a second speech in favour of this amendment. The vote is open for this amendment. There were 56% in favour, 38% against and 7% abstaining. The amendment has therefore been accepted.

Ä2 (Grön Ungdom): Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom) is holding the speech in favour of this amendment. Peppi Seppälä (Finnish Young Greens) is holding the speech against this amendment.

Ä22 (Grüne Jugend Germany): Solveig Albrecht (Grüne Jugend Germany) is holding the speech in favour of this amendment. Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom Sweden) is holding the speech against this amendment.

Ä25 (Les Jeunes Ecologistes): Isabelle Desportes (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) is holding the speech in favour. There was no speech against this amendment.

Ä29 (Finnish Young Greens): Peppi Seppälä (Finnish Young Greens) is holding the speech in favour of this amendment. Janno Rook (DWARS) is holding the speech against this amendment.

Ä30 (Finnish Young Greens): Peppi Seppälä (Finnish Young Greens) is holding the speech in

76 Federation of young european greens favour of this amendment. Florencia Sanchez Acosta (ecolo j) is holding the speech against this amendment.

Ä1 (Jong Groen, DWARS, Déi Jonk Gréng): Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) is holding he speech in favour of this amendment. Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) is holding the speech against that amendment.

Ä21 (Les Jeunes Ecologistes): Isabelle Desportes (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) is holding the speech in favour of this amendment. There was a point of clarification concerning the spelling of a word in the amendment. There was no speech against this amendment.

Ä3: Option B will be voted against the original text. The option reads as follows: “Although nuclear energy* emits less carbon emissions, it raises high risks and many serious long-term concerns that by far outweigh the benefits and we strongly take a stand against any attempt to frame nuclear energy as a climate change solution. These include issues regarding the extraction of uranium*, the disposal of nuclear waste, the safety of nuclear installations, the security measures and level of state control required, the huge consequences of potential accidents, the link with nuclear weapons, the long time it takes to build, the fact that it does not improve the stability of the electricity grid and the significant cost, which could much more efficiently be used to pay for renewable energy sources. Potential solutions such as nuclear fusion* will be unable to provide a concrete response in time to solve the climate crisis. We therefore believe that the construction of new nuclear plants should be avoided at all cost, and that nuclear energy should be phased out as soon as possible across Europe. The phase-out of nuclear energy should be carried out in a way that does not endanger climate objectives.” Robin Ehl (Les Jeunes Ecologistes) is holding the speech in favour of this amendment. Henry Winckle (Grön Ungdom Sweden) is holding the speech against this amendment.

Ä40 : Option B will be voted against the original text. It reads as the following: “FYEG supports the objective of reaching climate neutrality in Europe by 2030.” Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) is holding the speech in favour of the amendment. Asher Serrana (Jong Groen) is holding the speech against this amendment.

Ä43: Option A will be voted against the original text. It reads as the following: “Artificial fertilisers and pesticides* must be phased out within a reasonable timeframe, starting with the most dangerous (e.g. neonicotinoids and glyphosate).” Sebastian Knecht (Junge Grüne Switzerland) is holding the speech in favour of this amendment. There was no speech against this amendment.

The vote was opened for the amendments Ä2, Ä22, Ä25, Ä29, Ä30, Ä1, Ä21, Ä3, Ä40 and Ä43.

Ä2: 26 Yes, 15 No, 5 abstain; That amendment therefore is accepted. Ä22: 39 in favour, 2 against, 5 abstaining That amendment therefore is accepted. Ä25: 41 Yes, 3 No, 2 abstaining; That amendment therefore is accepted. Ä29: 24 Yes, 13 No, 9 abstaining; That amendment therefore is accepted. Ä30: 21 Yes, 17 No, 8 abstaining; That amendment therefore is accepted. Ä1: 35 Yes, 6 No, 5 abstaining; That amendment therefore is accepted. Ä21: 41 Yes, 3 No, 2 abstaining; That amendment therefore is accepted. Ä3: 29 Yes, 12 No, 5 abstaining; That amendment therefore is accepted. Ä40: 31 Yes, 15 No, 0 abstaining; That amendment therefore is accepted. Ä43: 35 Yes, 7 No, 4 abstaining; That amendment therefore is accepted.

77 Federation of young european greens Political Platform Chapter 4:

PP4 - A2 Presented by Isabelle - Les Jeunes Ecologistes (LJE) wanted to make clear the amendment was not only about a green economy but also about a feminist economy including the importance of care activities which are gender biased.

Alma - Grön Ungdom - Pointed out that we are green parties, anf do not have feminist in name. Green politics covers feminism and doesn’t think it is a necessary addition.

PP4 - A5 Tim - Grüne Jugend - wants to be specific on what the amendment text said, commenting on the economic systems in current practice being unequal and causing oppression.

Alma - Grön Ungdom - not all organisations call themself anti-capitalist therefore the political platform should represent all MOs.

PP4 - A12 Tim - Grüne Jugend - an economic system needs to be based on the needs of society, and support inclusion of basic rights. The profits of the few should not be prioritised over the needs of the many.

Asher - Jong Groen - A publicly owned economy is not necessarily environmentally friendly. An accusation was made that this amendment supported Das Kapital.

Isabelle - LJE - Felt hat Jong Groen are extrapolating marxism. It is important to make a reference to means of production inside an economic chapter. There was a need to cite general principles of economy to be organised.

Henry - Grön Ungdom - preferred the original wording of the text as democratically owned can have multiple meanings and feared the amendment would be used against greens in Sweden.

PP4 - A18 Sebastian - Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera - felt a list of examples was not needed, and it might leave out important examples.

Sheila - DWARS - felt it is important to mention examples so people can envision what behavioural taxes might be.

PP4 - A3 Alma - Grön Ungdom - we need preparedness and civil defence in our political platform. If climate change proceeds we will need to be prepared and feel it wasn’t in the existing text.

Isabelle - LJE - It is a big chunk of text with so many things to discuss . On a pro forma basis it was too much and should have been raised earlier.

Results

78 Federation of young european greens PP4 - A2 - Yes 26 No 17 Abstain 3 That amendment therefore is accepted. PP4 - A5 - Yes 30 No 13 Abstain 3 That amendment therefore is accepted. PP4 - A12 - Yes 19 No 23 Abstain 4 That amendment therefore is NOT accepted. PP4 - A18 - Yes 20 No 24 Abstain 3 That amendment therefore is NOT accepted. PP4 - A3 - Yes 21 No 17 Abstain 8 That amendment therefore is accepted.

Political Platform Chapter 5:

PP5 - A14

Tim - Grüne Jugend - 20 hour work can help a new relationship for work; allowing time for engagement, relationships and for oneself. Most society activities are not considered, as women are doing unpaid care work. This would create a fairer distribution of care work.

Wiktor - Ostra Zieleń - In many countries there is ongoing debate to reduce the 40 hours work week and Ostra Zielen is not sure if it is best to make such a huge proposal. First fight for 32 then propose to shorten again as we are not ready to reduce by half. This is a good proposal for the future.

Tuomo - Vihreät nuoret - understands concerns raised but the political platform expresses desire, will and utopian vision for the future. It makes no sense to be cautious of our own vision for a better society. We have always been at the forefront of battles. We need to be ambitious.

Asher - Jong Groen - support points in Poland as this is a sensitive and difficult topic for greens in other parts of Europe and might not be possible for Eastern Europe.

Salih - Genç Yeşiller - supports amendment. Even after the pandemic young people want better working conditions and feels young people want better conditions.

Maria - Νεολαία Οικολόγων - Will vote against this amendment due to the current situation with pandemic, and is aware of youth unemployment rate. She feels it too ambitious to lower working hours per week and could notimagine how countries could campaign for this at a national level, calling for FYEG to be realistic.

PP5 - A17

Pauline - Grønn Ungdom - all are aware this is a sensitive issue, some MOs have policies to adpot euthanasia. Grønn Ungdom don’t want to have policies accepting euthanasia but rather feel palliative care has to be improved. Until there is better care does not feel Euthanasia should be accepted.

Antonio - Juventud Verde - understands the points made. It is also a sensitive topic in Spain where they have passed euthaniasia laws. A lot of people are waiting for laws to be passed therefore this is voting against people waiting for euthanasia.

Sarah - Young Greens of Engaldn and Wales - offers support on the basis of the amendment is inclusive of everyone’s views as original means MOs who don’t support euthanasia would be impacted.

Lisa - Working Group - bringing in personal knowledge is supportive of the original text discussing dignity and wellbeing thus recommends voting against the amendment.

79 Federation of young european greens PP5 - A6

Alma - Grön Ungdom - People should be able to chose not only how but when they die .

Maurice - Working Group - Felt the amendment does not really change text.

Jong Groen - in support of this amendment as it is an important part of human dignity especially in case of chronic/severe illness . Euthaniasia is in position of most MOs thus we should not compromise,

Pauline - Grønn Ungdom - Grön Ungdom proposition adds content, adding ‘when’ is more divisive.

PP5 - A6 - revisited as winning amendment in run off

Robin - LJE - People are waiting for a law to be voted regard euthanasia and this situation is unacceptable. Self-determination of patients should be strengthened.

Sebastian - Junge Grüne Schweiz/Jeunes Vert-e-s Suisses/Giovani Verdi Svizzera - prefer PPC wording as is sensitive topic and the suggestion by PPC is empathic as it doesn’t leave out how and when leaving room for interpretation.

Results:

PP5 - A17 + A6 Run off - A17 9 A6 29 Abstain 6 - A6 Wins Run off PP5 - A14 - Yes 17 No 25 Abstain 4 - That amendment therefore is NOT accepted. PP5 - A6 - Yes 29 No 8 Abstain 9 That amendment therefore is accepted.

Political Platform Chapter 6:

PP6 - A7

Amy - Scottish Young Greens - thanks all parties involved as they made a broad amendment that is summarising FYEG resolution on various conflicts around the world.

No against speech

PP6 - A9

Henry - Grön Ungdom - welcomes all discussions and encourages people to vote for the amendment which contains core elements of original text and takes a stance on enlargement and improvements.

Robin - LJE - felt it was a long chapter adding to the political platform. An in depth discussion did not take place so an informed decision cannot be made. PP7 - A2 - Automatically Passes

Results:

PP6 - A7 - Yes 41 No 0 Abstain 6 - That amendment therefore is accepted.

80 Federation of young european greens PP6 - A9 - Yes 33 No 8 Abstain 6 - That amendment therefore is accepted.

Political Platform Chapter 7:

PP7 - A4

Rebecca - Grüne Jugend - adopting IHRA definitions is important as holding Jewish people as a collective responsible for actions is not covered by definitions given neither is blame for actions of the state of Israel covered by original definitions.

Isabelle - LJE - acknowledges anti-semitism is a problem and had researched the views of Jewish voice for Peace and other NGOs. Felt the IHRA definition: 1. Fails to capture the true nature of anti- semitsm 2. When applied in policy violates free speech 3. Several examples shield the state of Israel from accountability therefore it wants to keep definition as is.

Rebecca - Grüne Jugend - in the explanation of IHRA it says denying self-determination is ant- semitics. You can critcise Israel without being anti-semitic

Asher - Jong Groen - IHRA defition means anti-semitism will become vague for example criticisms of settlements would be deemed anti-semitic and past resolutoins would be deemed anti- semitism. Also referring to a recent Knesset bill.

Results:

PP7 - A2 - Automatically passes PP7 - A4 - Yes 11 No 26 Abstain 8 - That amendment therefore is NOT accepted.

Approve Full Political Platform:

Christina - Political Platform Committee - Set out the history of the PPC process and was proud of the achievement which means FYEG have better wording and updated positions. All have spent time on issues that divide us but some much more that unites. Delegates have shown great spirit of compromise. Marie has put together 185 Definitions. Gave thanks to the office.

No speeches against.

Approve Full Political Platform - Yes 41 No 0 Abstain 4 - The political platform is passed

Elections and Voting Session V

Sunday, 06/06/2021 17:30

Chairing: Sean Assistant: Nikoleta Minutes: Elli Technical Assistant: Cri + Cinta + Igor

Sean (Presidency) apologises for keeping everyone waiting so long for the results. Sean explains that the vote was delayed because we had some issues with the election systems.

81 Federation of young european greens Sean explains the IRPs on STV and explains the two problems : one, absolute majority, the other, no specific STV precised. Absolute majority is impossible to reach for every candidate, and only one candidate can have an absolute majority. Sean shows an example to explain better.

Last year, FYEG used “Standard STV with droop quotas”, with Paul Lockett’s STV system on a webiste (weighted inclusive Gregory method) and it has been going for a long time. Presidency last year recommended to change the IRPs but that did not happen. Presidency suggest using a standard, droop threshold (number of votes/numer of seats + 1).

Henry (Swedish Young Greens, former Presidency and FYEG intern) has clarification. He ran again the election for the five past years when he was interning in FYEG, and it did not change the results, with his own interpretation of the IRPs.

Özge (Sec Gen) suggests that during next MO forum, MOs work together on a change in IRPs on this STV issue.

Sean explains that the other problem is that the specific STV is not specified, and especially to the redistribution of surplus.

We show you the results for the scottish STV for uncontested elections. Özge apologises for this again. When she was in the Presidency in 2018, Presidency suggested to purchase or building a proper system but this never happened.

Sean presents that for one election, the results was different depending on the STV system used. The only difference is for one candidate for one election. Sean suggests to make a run-off between the two candidates.

Sebastian asks why we don’t do as in the previous years. Sean, Elli and Niki explain further the idea, about fairness, and not clear IRPs.

Sean shows the result of EC, which does not change regardless which STV system is used.

Sean presents the results of the Ecosprinter Editorial Board. The elected people, regardless of the counting method used are: Christina, Miriam, Gabriele.

The results change among Luca and Edoardo with different counting methods. Therefore we do a run-off between Luca and Edoardo.

Marie(Office) launches the vote at 6.05 via Election Runner. Vote is closed at 6.09pm. Edoardo De Paola is elected.

Results of the elections

Election Elected Not Elected Secretary - General (1) Özgecan Kara Spokespersons (2) Eleanor Morrissey Stefanie DeBock Treasurer (1) Gülce Yeniev

82 Federation of young european greens Election Elected Not Elected Executive Committee (5) Benedetta Scuderi Anja Presnukhina Clara Winkler Ivanna Madiar Miriam Shaw Wanja Kaufmann Financial Control and Advisory Jean Michel Muhire Committee Tornike Kusiani Sopho Mchedlishvili Ecosprinter Editorial Board Christina Kessler Leo Cerosky Edoardo De Paola Luca Arfini Gabriella Waibel Miriam Sivianes Mendia

Closing Session

Sunday, 06/06/2021 18:00 CEST

Chairing: Elli Assistant: Nikoleta Minutes: Sean Technical Assistant: Cri + Cinta + Igor

Elections of the Advisory Committee:

Eleanor explains the process and purpose of the Advisory Committee.

Stefanie proposes Sam Murray (of the presidency) and Giulio Tolu, (the outgoing co-spokesperson) as candidates for the AC.

Elli asks for any objections.

Sam says that he is temporarily stepping down from presidency for during this decision.

Elli asks again for any objections. There are no objections. Sam and Giulio are elected to the Advisory Committee.

Outgoing EC speeches: Milan (outgoing EC) says thank you for the experience of being on EC, that he has grown so much personally and professionally. He wishes all the best to the next EC.

Giulio (outgoing EC) says that it has been fun to be on EC. One of the outgoing members, Liam, who has been super engaged for the mandate until the last month. Giulio wants to thank Liam for the work that they have done.

Elected EC speeches:

Eleanor thanks everyone from EC. They’ve done some really cool and nice things. Special thanks to

83 Federation of young european greens Giulio who Eleanor has learnt so much from. Thank you to MOs.

Stefanie says it wouldn’t have been possible without everything prepared by the office. Thanks to the presidency for all the CAS sessions they’ve survived. It’s amazing to have you. Thank you so much for the new political platform. Thank you to the political platform committee.

Gülce says, by chat, this year was amazing!! I am very happy to have the chance to work with so many wonderful people. I can’t wait for the upcoming mandate. Thank you and love you all <3<3

Benedetta says that FYEG is why she is in love with politics. This is great, and if I have the possibility to translate that to somebody else I’ll be very happy.

Wanja says thank you for the reelection. I hope that all the delegates realise what an amazing organisation it is. I also want to say that the most important thing for an EC member to be is a representative of MOs - reach out to me over the coming year!

Clara says she is very happy to be reelected. I have learnt so much and am looking forward to working.

Miriam says she is very happy to be here. The rest of the team has said so many great words. I’m really excited to get working and join the meeting tomorrow. Would like to see you in person.

Ivanna says she has so many words to say. She is so excited to start her work as EC member. Hopefully I see you soon.

The Presidency closes the General Assembly.

84 Federation of young european greens Annex 1 Election Results Annex 1: Details of the Election Results

Annex 2 motions Ä1 to I1: Statutes

Proposers Ostra Ziele? (Polish Young Greens) & Protests

Motion text

Insert after line 48:

In case when applying organisation has links to former MO in form of former members, connection with local green movement or was appointed as a successor by former MO, they can be granted by GA with full member status immediately with 2/3 majority voting.

Reason In places where the green movement is not that strong, young greens face more difficulties. Situations when MO loses its full member status because of its internal problems or temporal lack of activity can happen, as we have seen in past years. Easing of (re)accession to FYEG for such organisations would support their work and further stabilize their situation. Alternative Amendment A4 to I2: Internal Rules of Procedure

Proposers DWARS (Dutch Young Greens)

Motion text

Insert from line 202 to 203: political platform, the activity plan, the strategic plan, the statutes and the IRPs, bearing in mind the deadlines specified under 2.1.4. Support of 3 member organizations is needed in order to table an emergency resolution. Alternative Amendment A13 to I2: Internal Rules of Procedure

Proposers DWARS (Dutch Young Greens)

Motion text

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Only vegetarian and vegan food will be reimbursed. At every event vegan food should be offered and its consumption encouraged.Only vegan food will be reimbursed, except for cases when no vegan food can be available. Alternative Amendment A15 to I2: Internal Rules of Procedure

Proposers Executive Committee

Motion text

Insert after line 106:

MOs should strive to send delegations to GA that are gender-balanced and consist of delegates maximum aged 30 years old. If the organisation is unable to find delegates within the age limit, they can send older delegate aged 31-35.

Reason The "written explanation" would be an unnecessary additional workload for the Office and the EC to keep track of before a very busy period that is the General Assembly Alternative Amendment A16 to I2: Internal Rules of Procedure

Proposers Ostra Ziele? (Polish Young Greens)

Motion text

Insert from line 52 to 53: exclusion, an organisation that wishes to rejoin FYEG is expected to follow the entire membership procedure, as a new organisation would.

The rejoining organisation is required to inform GA about changes that happened in their organisation since leaving FYEG and explanation of their decision about rejoining.

In case when applying organisation has links to former MO in form of former members, connection with local green movement or was appointed as a successor by former MO, they can be granted by GA with full member status immediately with 2/3 majority voting.

Reason Alternative Amendmnet. A1 to Status is Withdrawn and A16 is updated with it. Alternative Amendment II-A13 to I2: Internal Rules of Procedure

Proposers DWARS (Dutch Young Greens)

Reason We would like the original reimbusrement rules to stay the same Ä1 to I2: Internal Rules of Procedure

Proposers Executive committee

Motion text

Delete from line 296 to 298:

One gender officer is responsible for the monitoring and the development of the Inclusion Audit process and to coordinate the bodies working on Gender and Inclusion.

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4.2 Gender officer The EC nominates one gender officer. (cf. 2.2.2) 4.32 Child care

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4.43. Sexual harassment, sexist behavior, violence or any kind of discrimination

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For child care costs cf. 4.32 and 5.4.

Reason Deletion of the EC's responsibility to elect a gender officer, in order to better reflect the actual practices. A gender officer can still be elected within the EC, but in the IRPs we only think the positions who are for sure going to be elected every year

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should be stated. Ä2 to I2: Internal Rules of Procedure

Proposers Executive committee

Motion text

Insert after line 305:

One responsible for the member organisations coordination.

Reason Adding MO coordinator to the list of responsibles the EC should elect, in order to better reflect actual practices. Ä3 to I2: Internal Rules of Procedure

Proposers Executive committee

Motion text

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FYEG has three membership categories: full MO, candidate MO and observerassociate. (cf. Statutes 4) For the procedure of application for these membership categories cf.

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• be European except for ObserversAssociate members. The exact definition is in the hands of the GA;

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The suspension of an MO means that the organisation loses its voting rights and becomes an observer. When an MO is suspended, the EC:

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Current status of each organisation (Observer/Candidate/Full)(Associate/Candidate/Full)

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The general assembly is composed of one or two delegates per full MO and one delegate from each candidate and observerassociate organisation. Each full MO has two voting

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rights at the GA if the membership fee is paid. (cf. 1.1.5, 5.2)

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accepts/rejects/suspends/excludes candidate, observerassociate and full MOs

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the executive committee (EC)

the secretary general (SG)

the advisory committee, (AC)

the financial control committeeand advisory committee (FCAC)

the editorial board of Ecosprinter (EEB)

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the financial control and advisory committee (if applicable)

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FCCFCAC candidates

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accept a candidate or observerassociate MO

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the internal audit and control as exercised by the FCCFCAC (cf. 2.4)

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one delegate per full MO, candidate MO or observerassociate organisation

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members of the FCCFCAC, traveling to carry out FCCFCAC tasks (cf. 2.4)

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CND holds the status of observerassociate within FYEG and FYEG financially contributes to the CDN annually.

Reason Changing observer to associate and FCC to FCAC - this was missed last year, when the content changes were made Ä4 to I2: Internal Rules of Procedure

Proposers Executive committee

Motion text

Insert from line 202 to 203: political platform, the activity plan, the strategic plan, the statutes and the IRPs, bearing in mind the deadlines specified under 2.1.4. Support of 6 member organizations is needed in order to table an emergency resolution.

Reason The emergency resolution possibility should not be misused. With this, we create an important threshold making it important to have several MOs support in order to hand in an emergency resolution. Ä5 to I2: Internal Rules of Procedure

Proposers Executive committee

Motion text

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In case of sexual harassment, violence or discrimination by a member of an elected body within FYEG the EC can exclude the offender after consulting the full MOs. (cf. 2.2.2). For further handling, the EC will follow the anti-sexual harassment policy in Annex 4.

Reason We don't think all full MOs should need to be consulted in case we need to stop a harasser to attend FYEG activities. Further, the Annex 4 states well what measures should be taken and should be highlighted and referred to. Ä6 to I2: Internal Rules of Procedure

Proposers Executive committee

Motion text

Delete from line 296 to 298:

One gender officer is responsible for the monitoring and the development of the Inclusion Audit process and to coordinate the bodies working on Gender and Inclusion.

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4.2 Gender officer The EC nominates one gender officer. (cf. 2.2.2)

Reason Deletion of the EC's responsibility to elect a gender officer, in order to better reflect the actual practices. A gender officer can still be elected within the EC, but in the IRPs we only think the positions who are for sure going to be elected every year should be stated. Ä7 to I2: Internal Rules of Procedure

Proposers Executive committee

Motion text

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prepares the financial report to the EC and the GAs based on the information delivered from the office, including an analysis of the budget report based on Gender (Gender Budgetiing) & the list of MO fee paid by each Member Organisation (see Article 5.2). Between GAs the treasurer keeps the EC aware of FYEG’s current and future financial situation with regular

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The reports presented to the EC shall include: prepares a budget plan for the GA at the end of their mandate, outlining the next year 1. report on incomes – explanation of present incomes sheet and plan for the coming months;

has regular meetings with the office during their mandate to check the budget 2. report on expenses – has to be easily understandable, presented according to budget lines, updated with all expenses to a set date, has to include known expenses to come and

checks a report of all financial transactions every two months, which is to be prepared by the office, and confirms - through e-mail or a live meeting - all payments to be in line with FYEG's budget and financing practices 3. Liquidity report

The mandate of the treasurer is further stated in the internal delegation order of the FYEG, adopted by the EC on an annual basis.

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4. Projects and contractual obligations report.

The reports presented to the GA shall include: 1. the budget sheets showing final amounts for each budget line;

2. a description of the different budget lines;

3. an analysis of the budget report based on Gender (Gender Budgeting);

4. the list of MO fees paid by each Member Organisation (see Article 5.2)

prepares a budget proposal for the GA at the end of their mandate, outlining the next year

assists with the financial part of the FYEG funding applications and helps other bodies within the organisation whenever they are creating budgets

visits the office at least three times during their mandate to check the budget

together with the Sec-Gen, is responsible for providing FYEG’s financial partners with yearly reports

checks a report of all financial transactions every two months which is to be prepared by office and confirms - through e-mail or a live meeting - all payments to be in line with FYEG’s budget and financing practices.

Reason Clarifications in order to better describe how the treasurer mandate actually works in practice. Ä8 to I2: Internal Rules of Procedure

Proposers Executive committee

Motion text

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minutes and reports from statutory meetings and long ECMs

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The call for hosting the general assembly must be sent out by the 1st of October of every year with a 1 month deadline. The selection of the hosting MO is done by the EC.

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In case the number of candidates is less than the number of positions open and/or if the gender quotuma is not met, the EC will re-open the call for a maximum of 7 calendar days for additional candidates of the underrepresented

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CandidatesCandidacies are published

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From line 206 to 208: in the scope of already submitted amendments. The presidency may declare an alternative amendment ineligible if its scope is different thanfrom the original amendment.

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prepares the motions, amendments and voting procedures to the GA • is responsible for taking the minutes of the GA

prepares the motions, amendments and voting procedures to the GA is responsible for taking the minutes of the GA

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handles the implementation of the actionactivity plan as decided by the previous GA

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selects members of prep-teams

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the fund-raising, organisation and implementation of FYEG’s campaigns, projects and statutory meetings

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If mandated by the EC the Sec-Gen can also:

If mandated by the EC the Sec-Gen can also take part in meetings and represent FYEG and its position, according to a

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It is recommended that the EC and the office shares relevant information related to the finances of the organisation to FCAC throughout the year.

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The Executive Committee adopts “Guidelines and Rules tofor the Office” in line with legal requirements. This document is made available to all employees, especially

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Working groups are formed by the Executive Committee, with a defined scope, aim, working area and timeframe. The creation of a working group may be planned in the annual activity plan adopted by the General Assembly but the Executive Committee

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Two thirds of the number of votes distributed at the voting body. Note that it is the number of votes registered, not the number of votes cast. This means that if less than two thirds of the voters are present and vote this majority

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Examples: 20 voters: need 14 yes or more votes 21 voters registered: need 14 or more yes votes

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20 voters: need 14 yes or more votes 21 voters registered: need 14 or more yes votes 22 voters registered: need 15 or more yes votes 22 voters registered: need 15 or more yes votes

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1 – The candidates who have reached the election threshold (an absolute majority) are elected.[Space]

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Either the candidate who gained absolute majority is elected or the two candidates with the highest amounts of votes will be voted on by simple majority through a second electronic vote.

Any replaced EC member will have full voting rights in the EC. This period is not considered to be a mandated period and the person still has a right to be elected to the EC as other new candidates.

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Decisions made on phonephone/video conferences, chats or via email communications are binding

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FYEG has a safer spaces policy, an anti-sexual harassment protocol and guidelines for persons of contact (see Annexes).

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A prep-team can take decisions concerning their project independently. If needed, a prep[Space]-team can consult the EC in order to solve possible internal problems.

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Participants below 16 and those for whom it is forbidden by domestic laws, shall not consume alcohol or illegal drugs, and one shall not offer someany to them. In the event that this does take place, all parties responsible

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the concrete actions ofby the Sec-Gen (cf. 2.3)

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Nobody will be reimbursed besides stated below. If a funder of an activity has more stricter rules, those will apply.

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Exceptions to thisthese rules regarding participants can only be made in consultation with the treasurer.

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For night trips over 500 km the couchette fee (2nd class) can be covered

Bike trips over 10 km are reimbursed by EUR; 1/1 EUR / km with a maximum of the price of a second class train ticket and with an absolute maximum of 100

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For trips where the travel or bus by bus or train takes more than 12 hours, a plane ticket will be reimbursed on the basis of an economy class ticket. A plane ticket can also be reimbursed if the destination was over 750 km andor train-traveling is not possible because of pressing time-table reasons.

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The necessity of using a private car must be justified in writing and approved in advance. Calculation formula for using car travel is 0.2 EUR/km. In case of using the car travel for activity granted by donors with particular reimbursement guidelines, those donor guidelines rules apply. • Car sharing should be approved in advance and should be cheaper than public transportation. The costs have to be documented.

The necessity of using a private car must be justified in writing and approved in advance. Travel by car may be reimbursed by 0.2 EUR/km. Depending on the activity, specific reimbursement rules may apply. Car sharing should be approved in advance and should be cheaper than public transportation. The costs have to be documented.

From line 744 to 747: ec.europa.eu/budget/contracts_grants/info_contracts/inforeuro/inforeuro_en.cfm based on the date of expencese if no other donor guidelines apply. Exceptions are payments with credit cards when the documented conversion rates of the credit card company apply, based on credit card payments statements.

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candidates for the Sec-Gen elections, provided they have received approval by the pre-[Space]selection committee (cf. 7.2.3)

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A participation fee to any activity can be demanded and fixed by the prep-team. The prep-team can also decide upon exceptions. (cf. 2.9). If participants are selected for an activity and are not able to participate, they need to communicate this as soon as possible to the prep-team. Travel reimbursement cannot be paid in that case. For furtherFurther information can be found in the prep-team guidelines.

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FYEG is the official youth wing of the European Green Party. Relations between FYEG and EGP are further specified in the EGP-FYEG relationship agreement.

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Relations between two organisations will be explained in detail in the CDN-FYEG relationship agreement.

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The spokespersons of FYEG are the official representatives towards GYG. Additionally, one member of the EC is responsible for contact with the GYG activitiesregional coordinator for Europe and reports to the EC about it. (cf. 2.2.1).

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Only applications including all required documents and sent before the given deadline will be examined, taking into consideration both political and professional skills of the candidates. The following weekThese candidates will be given a written assignment followed by a phoneand interview if this is possible.

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Reason Grammar changes and clarifications (not content related). Ä9 to I2: Internal Rules of Procedure

Proposers Executive committee

Motion text

Delete in line 121:

mandates the working groups

Insert in line 247:

selects members of prepteams and working groups

Insert from line 395 to 397:

Working groups are formed by the Executive Committee, with a defined scope, aim, working area and timeframe. This defined scope is outlined by the EC responsible and working group coordinators at the start of the mandate to complement FYEG's priorities. The creation of working group may be planned in the annual activity plan adopted by the General Assembly but the Executive Committee

Reason Clarifying some things regarding working groups to match how it's done in practice. Ä10 to I2: Internal Rules of Procedure

Proposers Executive committee

Motion text

Insert after line 262:

are responsible for the personnel in the office The mandate of the spokespersons is further stated in the internal delegation order of the FYEG, adopted by the EC on an annual basis.

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One member of the EC is responsible for the personnel of the office.

Insert after line 305:

The mandate of the EC is further stated in the internal delegation order of the FYEG, adopted by the EC on an annual basis.

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The mandate of the Sec-Gen is further stated in the internal delegation order of the FYEG, adopted by the EC on an annual basis.

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In principle, all recruitments are made after an open and public call. The EC, in consultation with the Secretary General, may decide on a shortlist of candidates that will

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be asked to take part in an interview. The EC, in consultation with the Secretary General, decides on the selected candidate. In principle, all recruitments are made after an open and public call. The decision on the selected candidate is done in line with the internal delegation order of the FYEG, adopted by the EC on an annual basis. The EC member responsible for office is closely involved throughout the whole recruitment process.

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Salaries are decided upon in line with the internal delegation order of the FYEG ( adopted by the EC on an annual basis), based on the financial plans adopted by the General Assembly.

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One person in the EC shall be responsible for contact with the alumni network. This person is chosen by the EC at the first meeting after the GA. The alumni network chooses among its members a person responsible for contact with the EC. This person can be chosen whenever throughout the year. The management of the alumni network is detailed in the internal delegation order of the FYEG, adopted by the EC on an annual basis. The responsible EC member, together with the alumni network contact person, decides on an activity/strategy plan for the coming operational year just after the GA is held.

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Participants to an event are selected either byin line with the EC orinternal delegation order of the FYEG, adopted by the prep-team when there is oneEC on an annual basis, striving for gender, age and geographical balance.

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TheIn line with the internal delegation order of the FYEG, adopted by the EC makeson an

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annual basis, the final decisions on both theirthe prep-team's composition and all necessary replacements andare done. They must always:

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The prep-team is responsible for: communication, logistical and content-wise planning of a project

financial planning of a project and the creation of a project-specific budget, in coordination with the treasurer

reporting on a project to the EC and to funders

Reason Making the mandates of different groups slightly more flexible by referring to the internal delegation order decided upon by the EC on an annual basis. A lot of the decisions/mandates talked about need to be adjusted every year due to personal capacities, and therefore we see that it does not make sense to have it too detailed in the IRPs. Ä11 to I2: Internal Rules of Procedure

Proposers Executive committee

Motion text

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If requested by the EC, advising the EC on organizational and structural matters

Reason Clarifying the AC’s mandate Ä12 to I2: Internal Rules of Procedure

Proposers Executive committee

Motion text

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electscan elect an Editor-in-Chief among its members

Reason Making the EEB's work a bit more flexible (and to make it be in line with actual practice). Ä13 to I2: Internal Rules of Procedure

Proposers Executive committee

Motion text

Delete from line 708 to 709:

As a general principle a person can claim 70% of travelling costs below a certain cap to be reimbursed if:

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all relevant receipts and proof of travel have been handed in at the latest 2 months afterwithin the activity took placedeadline communicated for each activity

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Full reimbursement of travel costs will be granted to: • members of the prepteam of a given activity members of the prepteam of a given activity

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the Sec-Gen and office personnel

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The prepteam of an activity creates a specific budget with the treasurer. (cf. 2.2.1) Final

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decisions regarding these budgets are taken by the EC.The office creates a budget for each activity. Final decisions regarding these budgets are taken by the Treasurer (cf. 2.2.1).

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Only vegetarian and vegan food will be reimbursed. At every event vegan food should be offered and its consumption encouraged.

Reason Correcting the travel reimbursements, budget for activities and expenses covered sections to be more in line with actual practice. Deleting irrelevant things from this section. Ä14 to I2: Internal Rules of Procedure

Proposers Executive Committee

Motion text

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The members of FYEG Executive Committee are entitled to a per diem allowance up to a maximum of 10 days over 12 months. The FYEG EC members are free to decline the per diem allowance.monthly allowance up to a maximum of 100 EUR per month. The FYEG EC members are free to claim the allowance depending on their need. The per diem allowance is 25€ per day. The per diem allowance is meant to cover preparation and participation in the following meetings: FYEG Committee Meetings or FCC meetings, when organised in-person or lasting more than 6 hours a day;

FYEG activities, including regular EC meetings;

EGP Committee Meetings;Meetings and Councils;

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participation in otherOther events or meetings approved by the EC.

In addition to the per diemmonthly allowance, Executive Committee members are entitled to reimbursement for their costs for travel, accommodation, food and child care

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Reason The Executive Committee has been working on improving the mental health of its volunteers the past year. One of the aspects that kept coming up during our discussions was the call to better compensate for the (oftentimes invisible and non- quantifiable) work of the Executive Committee. That is why we decided to propose the following amendment to the IRP's, implementing a higher and monthly EC allowance. We held several discussions within the EC, worked on a budget proposal, organized a discussion on it during the MO Forum in March and asked for advice from the Advisory Committee and Financial Control Committee. This amendment is the outcome of this process. Ä15 to I2: Internal Rules of Procedure

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The general assembly is composed of one or two delegates per full MO and one delegate from each candidate and observer organisation. Each full MO has two voting rights at the GA if the membership feeThe maximum age of delegates is paid30 years old. (cfIn a justified case, when the organisation is unable to find delegates within the age limit, they can send older delegate aged 31-35. 1.1.5, 5Written explanation of their situation has to be published for all other delegates.2) Each full MO has two voting rights at the GA if the membership fee is paid. (cf. 1.1.5, 5.2)

Reason FYEG should promote participation of younger members in its most important event as much as it is possible. However, MOs that are struggling and have trouble to find suitable delegate should not be excluded from decision making process. Ä16 to I2: Internal Rules of Procedure

Proposers Ostra Ziele? (Polish Young Greens)

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Insert from line 52 to 53: exclusion, an organisation that wishes to rejoin FYEG is expected to follow the entire membership procedure, as a new organisation would. The rejoining organisation is required to inform GA about changes that happened in their organisation since leaving FYEG and explanation of their decision about rejoining.

Reason The GA should be informed well about the situation of former MO that wants to rejoin FYEG. Their explenation should be delivered to all GA delegates, so that they can underestend better its position. Ä17 to I2: Internal Rules of Procedure

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The Meeting Rules are proposed by the outgoing Executive Committee and adopted by the GA with a simple2/3 majority on the first day of the General Assembly. They can be later changed with a 2/3 majority, if requested by a Member Organisation

Reason The voting about Meeting Rules is the most important voting - it has direct influenc on whole GA. The majority needed to accept Meeting Rules should be higher than simple majority so that the decision making process is more democratic and protects less influential sides. Ä6 to PP2-Inew: FYEG Political Platform - Introduction + A Diverse and Feminist Europe

Proposers Swiss Young Greens

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Reason "should" and no timeframe is a way too gentle phrasing. PP2-I: FYEG Political Platform - Introduction + A Diverse and Feminist Europe

Signatur Proposer Line Change CAS 1 Outcome Post CAS Compromise Final CAS Outcome e Ä3 DWARS 52 Insert from line 51 to 52: No objectons; (Dutch added Young support affirmative action for underrepresented groups. We demand Greens) anti-discrimination laws. Governments must take measures to ensure the safety and health of marginalized groups.

Ä25 Les Jeunes 63 After line 63: Compromise Accepted by the CAS Écologistes "Identty Diversity and a. Intersectionality Intersectonality" Ä23 Les Jeunes 64 From line 64 to 66: delete: "Systems of inequality based Accepted by the CAS Écologistes on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual Systems of inequality based on gender, orientaton, disability, religion, and race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class intersect with each other." disability, religion, and class intersect with each other. Global systems of patriarchy, capitalism, colonialism and racism, and add: "Global systems of patriarchy, their byproducts, ableism, cis- and capitalism, colonialism and racism, heterosexism and colourism, intersect to and their byproducts, ableism, cis- create overlapping and mutually and hetero-sexism* and colourism*, reinforcing layers of oppression, on the among others, intersect to create basis of visible markers of identity such as gender, race, class, disability, religion or overlapping and mutually sexual orientation.The solutions we push reinforcing layers of oppression and for must therefore be rooted in an inequality. intersectional perspective. When approaching

Ä24 Les Jeunes 80 From line 79 to 80: accept as is Accepted by the CAS Écologistes When new policies are proposed at all levels of governance, they should be analysed from an intersectional perspective , taking into account the individual, systemic, institutional and historical dimensions of inequality to ensure that ensures no one is left behind. Ä15 Grønn 92 Insert from line 91 to 93: Ungdom racialised people*, including Black people, people of colour, Roma and Traveller communities, Indigenous peoples, Muslims, and Jews . Today, racialised people are still second-class citizens in Europe. This oppression is visible in the institutions, on the No objectons; added

Ä21 Democrac 108 Insert from line 107 to 108: VOTE RESULT: Vote: y & passed. (Yes: 85%, Inclusion monetary reparations for the former 39 votes. No: 9%, 4 colonies of European states, as well as the Working votes. Abstain: 7%, return of stolen artefacts currently GOES TO A 3 votes) Group exhibited and kept in European museums.. VOTE: The colonial art restitution debate is a necessity and key contribution to the Original text vs. decolonization of these relationships. Amendment of D+I WG Ä13 Grønn 117 Delete from line 117 to 120: As racism is a structural and Accepted by the CAS Ungdom systemic problem, public and Even though racism is not an individual private insttutons must review and phenomenon, individuals must also change their structures and recognise their own privileges, educate themselves, and join in solidarity with processes. FYEG supports Black people and people of colour, Roma mechanisms to dismantle racism and Traveller communities, Muslims, Jews, and achieve justce for those who and all other racialised communities. are marginalised by systemic racism. We support the introducton of mechanisms of afrmatve acton including access to higher educaton or public jobs. States must fght discriminaton in access to healthcare, jobs, justce, and educaton. To ensure that the populaton and in partcular the next generaton is educated about racism, curricula should be designed that cover diferent forms and appearances of racism, its history, systemic and structural causes and who has benefted from this. white privilege, racism, antziganism, antsemitsm, islamophobia, neocolonialism*, Black history, colonial history, and the history of other racialised communites. Equipped with this knowledge and tools to refect their situaton and circumstances of living, individuals have to recognise Ä27 GRÜNE 127 Insert from line 126 to 127: Today, European societes remain Accepted by the CAS JUGEND deeply racist. In such a context, it is to recognise and actively fight against the not enough to simply not be racist – mechanisms that have resulted in the we must be ant-racist. Racism is exclusion and silencing of racialised activists. not only about hate speech and hate crime: it is the systemic Anti-Semitism is not a problem of the past, discriminaton against and and anti-Semitic riots and attacks oppression of people on the basis worldwide show that anti-Semitism is a of their supposed membership of a continuity in society as a whole. Anti- partcular racial or ethnic group. It Semitism is not a prejudice, but a world- explaining conspiracy ideology that sees includes antziganism, all evil in Jews and their destruction as the antsemitsm*, and liberation from evil. Anti-Semitic attitudes islamophobia*. It is built through can be found across all groups of society the perpetuaton of prejudices, as and shape the everyday lives of those well as the belief that there are affected - but anti-Semitism is not the diferent races and that some races problem of Jews, it concerns us all. Anti- are superior to others. In the case Semitsm can also target non-Jewish individuals or collectives as well that are of antsemitsm, this ‘belief’ has perceived as Jewish in the anti-Semitic evolved into a world-explaining ideology. We must always fight anti- conspiracy ideology which sees all Semitism in all its forms. We also want to evil in Jews and their destructon as examine and criticise anti-Semitism in the liberaton from evil. anti-racist contexts; a perspective critical Antsemitsm is a contnual of anti-Semitism must always be part of intersectionality presence in society in its entrety and antsemitc attudes can be found across all groups of society. We must always fght antsemitsm in all its forms and appearances, including in an ant-racist context.

European societes are built on the Ä1 DWARS 131 Insert from line 130 to 132: WITHDRAWN WITHDRAWN (Dutch Young physical or intellectual impairments and can include mental and/or chronic health Greens) and social conditions. Ableism* is discrimination or social prejudice against disabled people, such as assuming a disabled person does not have the same

Ä9 ecolo j 138 From line 137 to 139: FYEG supports the social model of Accepted by the CAS disability, which sees disability as and cultural activities. FYEG supports the the social barriers that social social model of disability, which sees disability as the social barriersexclusive environments exclude and impair environment as the barrier that impair people, prevent them from people, prevent them from exercising their exercising their autonomy, and autonomy, and reduce equality, rather than reduce equality, rather than the the person's own person's own impairment.

Ä19 Finnish 146 From line 146 to 148: Young Greens We believe that sign language should be recognised by all states as a national andan official language, and that access to sign language, braille, and other methods of communication should be broadened. FYEG also believes that all No objectons; added Ä28 Grön 155 Delete from line 154 to 155: Ungdom with any form of treatment without first seeking the consent of the person receiving the treatment, regardless of their medical condition. No objectons; added Ä33 Grøn 161 Delete from line 160 to 162: Ungdom Gender-based violence* is a brutal violation of human rights. It affects people of all social and economic backgrounds across Europe. However, women of colour, women with disabilities, LGBTQIA+* women, migrant women, and poor and working- No objectons; added Ä26 GRÜNE 192 Insert from line 191 to 192: JUGEND groups, such as trans people*, people with disabilities, people without papers, and migrants. Additionally, there must be appropriate funding for gender specific medical research since women, trans* and gender non-conforming persons usually don't exist in medical research at all or only as pathologised objects. This must change. No objectons; added Ä8 DWARS 194 Insert from line 193 to 195: (Dutch Young Free and accessible sexual and reproductive healthcare should include Greens) accessible and free contraception for all, as well as medically-assisted procreation*. There will also be more money for research into new forms of contraception, such as the male pill. Pink tax discrimination* should end. Menstrual products should be cost-free and No objectons; added Ä2 DWARS 198 Insert from line 197 to 198: (Dutch Young toilets. Wherever there is free toilet paper there should be free menstrual products. Greens) Gender-neutral toilets will be realized in all publicly accessible buildings and for employees. In large buildings, there will be at least one toilet on each floor that is accessible to everyone. Toilet shortages shouldn't be a problem for anyone. No objectons; added Ä12 Ecolo J 208 From line 207 to 209: -Belgian Young recognition procedures to undergo forced sterilisation. This violates their dignity and Greens right to bodily autonomy and shouldmust be banned. Non-consensual surgeries on intersex people* and genital mutilation* should also be outlawed.

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procreation*, regardless of their sexual orientation or relationship status. Marriages and civil unions shouldmust be open to all couples, and those recognised in one European country shouldmust also be fully recognised in all others. No objectons; added Ä34 Grøn 209 Insert from line 208 to 210: dignity and right to bodily Accepted by the CAS Ungdom autonomy and should be banned. dignity and right to bodily autonomy and Non-consensual surgeries on should be banned. Non-consensual intersex people* and genital surgeries on intersex people* and female genital mutilation* should also be mutlaton should also be outlawed. outlawed. States must ban all States must ban all dehumanising dehumanising practices and offer practces and ofer reparatons to all reparations to all trans trans Ä5 Scotsh 215 Delete from line 214 to 216: Young Greens reducing the transmission of HIV and people with an undetectable viral load cannot transmit HIV sexually. More funds should be allocated to education and raising awareness on HIV and HIV prevention, as well as to research and No objectons; added Ä17 Finnish 215 Insert from line 214 to 216: Young Greens reducing the transmission of HIV and people with an undetectable viral load cannot transmit HIV sexually. Legal discrimination against people with HIV must stop. More funds should be allocated to education and raising awareness on HIV and HIV prevention, as well as to research and No objectons; added Ä22 Democrac 217 Insert from line 216 to 217: y & Inclusion raising awareness on HIV and HIV prevention, as well as to research and Working treatment. HIV treatment HIV prevention, Group and testing for HIV should be free and universally accessible. No objectons; added Ä29 Grön 220 From line 219 to 221: Ungdom violence including domestic violence, sexual assault, and rape. We demand the legal definition of rape to respect individual self-determination. RapeToday, rape is generally defined as sexual intercourse with a person by forcible compulsion; No objectons; added Ä18 Finnish 232 Insert from line 232 to 233: Young Greens We acknowledge the gender-based discrimination of women in the labour market, including the underpayment of historically female-dominated occupations. We therefore demand equal pay for equally valuable work and an end to No objectons; added Ä6 Swiss 243 From line 242 to 244: Adopted as compromised: Young From line 242 to 244: orientaton, gender identty, Greens orientation, gender identity, and gender and gender expression freely and without fear. So- expression freely and without fear. So- called “conversion therapy”* is dehumanising and called “conversion therapy”* is dehumanising and shouldmust be banned must be banned and its performance must be and prosecuted immediately. The prosecuted immediately. The relatonships of same- relationships of same- and opposite-sex and opposite-sex couples and their families should couples and their families should enjoy enjoy

Ä10 ecolo j 245 Insert from line 244 to 247: COMPROMISE RECEIVED BY E-MAIL: All couples have Accepted by the CAS a right to family life. This includes the right to relationships of same- and opposite-sex adopton and foster care, the right for all people with couples and their families should enjoy a uterus to have access to medically assisted equal recognition. Same-sex couples have a right to family life. This includes the right procreaton*, and the right of equal access to sperm for all people to have access to adoption donaton, regardless of their sexual orientaton, and the right for all people with a uterus to health or relatonship status. IVF treatments should have access to medically assisted be equally reimbursable to all couples. procreation*, regardless of their sexual orientation or relationship status. (DWARS, écoloj, Grüne Jugend, Grön Ungdom and Grønn Ungdom) Grønn Ungdom) Ä4 DWARS 249 Insert from line 248 to 249: (Dutch Young Marriages and civil unions should be open to all couples, and those recognised in Greens) one European country should also be fully recognised in all others. There will be more care and customization for the desire to have children of LGBTQIA + ’s and infertile people. Seed donations and surrogacy may be options, provided there is a proper guidance process for all involved. Foster parenting is also seriously discussed.

Ä11 Ecolo J 249 Insert from line 248 to 249: -Belgian Young Marriages and civil unions should be open to all couples, and those recognised in Greens one European country should also be fully and automatically recognised in all others. No objectons; added Ä7 Scotsh 250 From line 250 to 254: Young Greens Trans women are women, trans men are men, non-binary is validpeople are non- binary, and trans rights are human rights. Mandatory mental health assessments violate trans people’s dignity and right to self-determination and should be banned. We demand legal gender recognition procedures for all genders and none, and the right to change names in an auto- Added as Compromised: declarative and unconditional manner. These procedures should be quick, Trans women are women, trans men are men, being non-binary is valid, and trans rights are human rights. Ä14 Jong 250 Insert from line 250 to 251: Mandatory mental health assessments violate trans Groen, people’s dignity and right to self-determinaton and Trans women are women, trans men are écoloj, should be banned. We demand legal gender men, being non-binary is valid, and trans DWARS, rights are human rights. Mandatory mental recogniton procedures for all genders and none, and déi jonk health assessments violate trans people’s the right to change names in an auto-declaratve and gréng unconditonal manner. Ä30 Grön 271 From line 270 to 272: Ungdom outside civil law. We believe states should not give preferential treatment to certain religionsany religion or to religious persons and organisations over other citizens and charities as this creates a discriminatory system. Workers should have the right to celebrate the holidays of their own religion without facing No objectons; added Ä16 Les Jeunes 273 Insert from line 272 to 274: Écologistes the right to celebrate the holidays of their own religion without facing discrimination or penalisation. The wearing of religious symbols, particularly those worn by women, should not be used as a reason to exclude people from education, work, public services, or Withdrawn Ä31 Grön 276 In line 276: Ungdom & Grønn f. Cultural and Indigenous Rights Ungdom No objectons; added Ä20 Finnish 277 Insert from line 277 to 280: Young Greens FYEG stands for cultural rights. The colonial, discriminatory and assimilationist policies in European countries have left national minorities heavily marginalised and vulnerable. We defend the right of individuals and communities, including national minorities, to practise and preserve their cultures, including their languages, religions, art forms, and ways of life. National minorities must have strong legal protection, sufficient and stable funding and cultural autonomy in support of their efforts to revitalise, retain and develop their languages, cultures and ways of life. We support the implementation of the European Charter for Regional or Minority No objectons; added Ä32 Grön 281 Insert from line 280 to 281: Accepted by the CAS Ungdom & COMPROMISE RECEIVED BY EMAIL: Grønn support the implementation of the European Charter for Regional or Minority Ungdom "FYEG also recognises the importance of respectng Languages by all European states*. and protectng indigenous european populatons. FYEG also recognises the importance of For some of them, despite having used the land they respecting and protecting indigenous live on for thousands of years, their rights are european populations, such as the Sami of ignored when it comes to decisions that directly Northern Europe. Despite having used the afect their economic and social wellbeing, and their land they live on for thousands of years, cultures risk being eroded and destroyed. FYEG their rights are often ignored when it stands for educaton for the general populaton to comes to decisions that directly affect their economic and social wellbeing, and reduce dated views about indigenous populatons their cultures risk being eroded and based on ignorance and prejudice, and a recogniton destroyed. FYEG stands for education for of their economic and social rights to contnue their the general population to reduce dated ways of life. This should include local self- views about indigenous populations based determinaton on issues such as mining, animal on ignorance and prejudice, and a herding as well as promoton and protecton of recognition of their economic and social indigenous cultures and languages. We support rights to continue their ways of life. This should include local self-determination on eforts to ensure that these rights are harmonised issues such as mining and reindeer across artfcial politcal borders, such as through herding as well as promotion of cultural internatonal conventons." works in indigenous languages. We support efforts to ensure that these rights are harmonised across artificial political borders, such as through international conventions. PP2-II: FYEG Political Platform – Democratic Europe

Sign. Propose Lin Change r e Compromise Final CAS Outcome Ä23 Democr 22 Insert from line 21 to 24: In the EU, we call for the full implementation Accepted by the CAS acy & of Article 7 of the Treaty on European Union* Inclusion European Union* allowing for the scrutiny allowing for the scrutiny and possible Working and possible suspension of a Member suspension of a Member Group State’s voting rights in the Council of the State’s voting rights in the Council of the EU if EU if they fail to respect the fundamental they fail to respect the fundamental values values of the Union (according to Article 2 of the Union including the rule of law, in TEU) including the rule of law. We are the short term. This decision should be convinced that the unanimity principle taken via qualified majority*. In the long required to imply sanction mechanisms in term, the power to impose sanctions on accordance with Article 7* should be member states and to suspend voting changed so that a country concerned in rights of member states in the Council one Article 7* procedure does not have the should become matters for the Court of right to veto another country's Article 7* Justice of the European Union* (CJEU). procedure. FYEG also supports the FYEG also supports the implementation of a implementation of a strong rule of law strong rule of law mechanism*, according to mechanism*, according to which the which the granting of EU funding is made granting of EU funding is made conditional conditional upon Member States’ respect of the rule of law and fundamental rights. Ä18 ecolo j 30 Insert from line 29 to 32: add after line 100: Accepted by the CAS

to local authorities or final beneficiaries. FYEG stands for reinforcing the protection We also call for increased support for and the support to whistleblowers, as they individuals and organisations that are reveal information and documents of fighting for democracy, press freedom, public interest and for the common good. fundamental rights, and the rule of law, for example through the EU Rights and Values programme*. In particular, whistleblowers must benefit from specific protection and support, as they reveal informations and documents of public interest and for the common good.

Ä8 DWARS 35 Insert from line 34 to 36: The European judicial system should be Accepted by the CAS (Dutch reinforced. The Court of Justice of the Young European Union (CJEU)* should have more European Union (CJEU)* should have more Greens) power to protect citizens and uphold power to protect citizens and uphold fundamental rights, including human fundamental rights, including human rights, rights, democracy, freedom of the press democracy, freedom of the press, and and independent justice.The task of independent judiciary. imposing suspensions and sanctions is transferred to the Court. We support reinforcing the prerogatives and powers of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office* to investigate and press charges in more Ä6 DWARS 53 Insert from line 52 to 54: Accepted by the CAS (Dutch Young special assemblies composed of randomly Greens) chosen citizens, citizens’ initiatives, the right to petition, citizen-initiated referendums*, especially on a local level, the right to challenge*, and representative recalls*. Democratic institutions should also be made more

Ä11 DWARS 53 Insert from line 52 to 54: WITHDRAWN (Dutch Young special assemblies composed of randomly Greens) chosen citizens, citizens’ initiatives, the right to petition, citizen-initiated referendums* on a local level, the right to challenge*, and representative recalls*. Democratic institutions should also be made more Ä1 Grön 57 Insert from line 56 to 57: But this is not enough: any democracy Accepted by the CAS Ungdom which does not provide adequate space detailing the financial interests of every for debate and reflection is no true elected official, and full transparency on democracy, and FYEG therefore supports lobbying activities. efforts to create deliberative democracies. Through providing public spaces and But this is not enough: any democracy opportunities for rational debate and which does not provide adequate space for discussion between members of the debate and reflection is no true democracy, public and not just talking political heads, and FYEG therefore supports efforts to through education on citizenship, create deliberative democracies. Through deliberation, and participation in providing public spaces and opportunities schooling we can ensure that the policies for rational debate and discussion between of today that will shape the future - such members of the public and not just talking as on climate change - are well-thought political heads, through citizenship, out. deliberation, and participation education in schooling we can ensure that the policies of today that will shape the future - such as on climate change - are well-thought out. Democracy should be about representing the interests of citizens, not playing to their fears.

Ä16 Swiss 64 Delete from line 63 to 66: Accepted by the CAS Young Greens level should be reinforced. Forms of democracy inspired by the principles of commons* and based on the public, democratic management of the commons, especially water and public space, should be implemented to the greatest possible extent. Our aim needs to be to create liveable, democratic spaces in Ä27 Swiss 74 Delete from line 73 to 76: Vote: passed. (Yes: 57%, 25 Young votes. No: 41%, 18 votes. Greens are in prison, or any other criteria. Young Abstain: 2%, 1 vote) people in particular are systematically excluded from decision-making processes, for example by not being allowed to vote. FYEG stands for lowering the voting age, starting with giving the right to vote to everyone aged 16 and above.

Ä14 DWARS 76 Insert from line 75 to 76: Accepted by the CAS (Dutch Young allowed to vote. FYEG stands for lowering Gender quota systems for elections are Greens) the voting age, starting with giving the right important tools to redress the to vote to everyone aged 16 and above. In underrepresentation of women in politics order to accelerate the bridging of the gap, and should be further adapted to include a temporary maximum quota on political all underrepresented genders. party electoral lists of 60% for cisgender men will be introduced for elections to the European Parliament.

Ä24 GRÜNE 76 Insert from line 75 to 76: FYEG also stands for lowering the voting Accepted by the CAS JUGEN age to 16 with the prospective to lower the D allowed to vote. FYEG stands for lowering voting age further. the voting age, starting with giving the right to vote to everyone aged 16 and above. FYEG also stands for lowering voting age to 14 with the perspective of no age restrictions for voting. Ä19 Les 78 From line 77 to 80: Accepted by the CAS Jeunes Action needs to be taken to enable the civic Écologis Action needs to be taken to enable the civic participation of groups and communities that ts participation of groups and communities are excluded from participation in decision- that are excluded from participation in making processes. FYEG recognizes that in decision-making processes. FYEG our society, women, non-binary people, recognizes that in our neoliberal capitalist, gender non-conforming people, socio- patriarchal and racist society, women, non- economically disadvantaged people and binary people and gender non-conforming young people are subjected to higher people are subjected to higher burdens to burdens to political participation, as well political participation, such as young as to violence and tokenism. people, including strengtheningviolence Discrimination constitutes an attack on and tokenism. Discrimination against democracy. Strengthening training, people based on their perceived or supporting youth political organisations, and effective membership of a political minority using non-formal education methods, using constitutes an attack against democracy. gendered balanced lists of speakers and Strengthening training, supporting youth quotas are all examples of interventions political organisations, and using non- that build towards full and meaningful formal education methods, using genered participation of all groups in society, thus speaking lists and quotas are all examples to the legitimacy of democratic processes of interventions that build towards full and meaningful participation of all groups in society, thus to the legitimacy of democratic processes. Ä9 Les 87 Insert from line 86 to 87: Accepted by the CAS Jeunes Écologis Member States, and other European states tes must actively support and encourage civil society and youth political engagement. FYEG engages itself to promote regenerative forms of activism that protect members’ physical and mental well-being, and urges the social and environmental movements it partners up with to do so as well.

Ä28 Swiss 93 Delete from line 92 to 94: Accepted by CAS Young Greens In their work for a better society, activists often make use of civil disobedience*, involving the refusal to obey certain laws. While the authorities may not welcome its use, their reaction to civil disobedience is often

Ä29 Swiss 97 Delete from line 97 to 100: This also applies to cases in which actions to Accepted by CAS Young bring about effective climate action or defend Greens This also applies to cases in which actions human rights go against the law as it stands. to bring about effective climate action or An example of this is the important lifesaving defend human rights go against the law as work carried out by private sea rescue it stands. An example of this is the missions. Their actions should be applauded important lifesaving work carried out by and supported, not criminalised. private sea rescue missions. Their actions should be applauded and supported, not criminalised. Ä12 DWARS 11 From line 115 to 116: Accepted by the CAS (Dutch 6 different EU institutions, while making Young different EU institutions, while making sure sure all decision-making bodies are not Greens) all decision-making bodies are not concentrated in the same city, country or concentrated in the same city, country or countrypart of the EU, but are spread countrypart of the EU, but are spread across the whole EU. accross the whole continent.

Ä13 DWARS 11 Insert from line 115 to 116: Moreover, the costly moving circus of the Accepted by the CAS (Dutch 6 European Parliament should be stopped. Young different EU institutions, while making sure Greens) all decision-making bodies are not concentrated in the same city or country. Moreover, the moving circus of the European Parliament should be stopped and the EP should only gather in Brussels.

Ä15 DWARS 11 Insert from line 115 to 116: (Dutch 6 Young different EU institutions, while making sure Greens) all decision-making bodies are not concentrated in the same city or country. Moreover, the moving circus of the European Parliament should be stopped and the EP should only gather in Strassbourg. Ä22 Democr 11 Insert from line 118 to 120: WITHDRAWN acy & 9 Inclusion the European Union*. In the short term, Working decisions at the Council should be taken by Group qualified majority* and not by unanimity* on budgetary, social, tax, and fiscal policy. This would both facilitate European action in many fields and reinforce

Ä30 Swiss 12 From line 124 to 128: Accepted by CAS Young 5 Greens replace the existing treaties and pave the way for a federal and truly democratic EuropeEU. This EuropeanEU constitution should then be voted on through a Union- wide referendum. A stronger EuropeEU requires a real EuropeanEU budget. The EU budget should be substantially increased, in particular by the creation of new “own resources”* Ä2 DWARS 13 Insert from line 131 to 132: (Dutch 2 Young Chapter 4 – Fiscal policy). The EU should Greens) also be able to issue bonds to contribute to its budget.

Foreign policy will become a European competence, except for foreign policy between Member States in the European Union, so that the European Union can jointly stand up for human rights, against climate change and in issues of global security. WITHDRAWN WITHDRAWN

Ä7 DWARS 13 Insert from line 131 to 132: (Dutch 2 Young Chapter 4 – Fiscal policy). The EU should Greens) also be able to issue bonds to contribute to its budget. We want far-reaching European defense cooperation and in the long term a European army instead of national armies, We call for deepened European defence which will also reduce dependence on cooperation and in the long term the NATO. development of further interoperability between EU member states armies Accepted by CAS Ä3 DWARS 13 From line 133 to 134: (Dutch 3 Young TheExpansion of the European Union is not Greens) an end in itself. Guaranteeing democracy, a healthy economy, a fair rule of law and respect for human rights is. However, the European Union will not become stronger by closing itself off from others. EU membership should be open to all European countries that are not yet or no WITHDRAWN Ä17 Grön 13 Delete from line 133 to 139: Ungdom 3 The European Union will not become stronger by closing itself off from others. EU membership should be open to all European countries that are not yet or no longer members of the EU. We support the accession of countries who express the wish to join the EU if they meet human rights, democratic, and rule of law criteria. The European Union should develop and maintain strong cooperation with Accepted if vote on Chapter 6 A9 neighbouring countries who are not passes. members of the EU, including by guaranteeing visa-free travel and PP6 - A9 - Yes 33 No 8 participation in key programmes such as Abstain 6 - That amendment Erasmus+*. therefore is accepted. Ä31 Swiss 16 From line 163 to 165: Young 4 Greens changed. A zero-tolerance policy on racism, sexism, and other hateful conduct in the police is essential. The police should be made accountable for itstheir actions and an independent police oversight body should be put in place to investigate WITHDRAWN Ä5 Scottish 17 From line 172 to 179: Line 156 - insert Vote: passed. (Yes: 68%, 30 Young 3 votes. No: 32%, 14 votes. Greens violence and repression and towards Prevention recognises that the police cannot Abstain: no votes). prevention and cooperation as tools for be the solution to every issue. Specific dealing with conflict in our societies. personnel such as psychologists and street Defunding the police would lead to this and other social workers can work better with structural change by refocusing public people in certain psychological states, with money towards social good. homeless people, and with victims of We also support the improvement of the violence. These jobs should be supported and employment and working conditions of better funded. Defunding the police would police employees. In some countries, many lead to this structural change by are overworked and under a lot of pressure, refocusing public money towards public have poor working conditions, and receive good. low salaries. This contributes to an increased use of violence, higher levels of corruption, and poor quality service. Police employees should receive better training, especially concerning gender-based violence, the tackling of unconscious bias*, Ä25 GRÜNE 17 Delete from line 174 to 179: Vote: rejected. (No: 45%, 20 JUGEN 5 votes. Yes: 43%, 19 votes. D We also support the improvement of the Abstain: 11%, 5 votes). employment and working conditions of police employees. In some countries, many are overworked and under a lot of pressure, have poor working conditions, and receive low salaries. This contributes to an increased use of violence, higher levels of corruption, and poor quality service. Police employees should receive better training, especially concerning gender-based violence, the tackling of unconscious bias*,

Ä26 GRÜNE 18 Insert from line 185 to 186: JUGEN 6 D legalisation of drugs* and opening borders as a way of reducing violence and reinforcing security (see Chapter 5 – Health).

Prevention entails as well that the police cannot be the solution to every issue. Dealing with persons in certain psychological states, with homeless people or victims of violence can be done better by specific personnel such as psychologists, street workers and social workers. These jobs should be strengthened and funded better. WITHDRAWN WITHDRAWN Ä21 Finnish 21 Insert from line 215 to 216: Accepted by CAS Young 6 Greens internet access at no charge. It also means accessibility for disabled people through the mainstreaming of subtitles, alternative text*, etc.

It is also vital to ensure that people from different backgrounds have equal opportunities to use digital domains. For language minorities it is often difficult or impossible to use their own languages digitally as they lack sufficient digital infrastructure, such as localised software, keyboard layouts, grammar checkers and online dictionaries. The development of language technology resources for minority languages must be supported in order to ensure digital language equality.

Ä20 Les 22 Insert from line 224 to 226: Accepted by CAS Jeunes 5 Écologis The digital sphere is not a lawless space. tes Private companies that are active in the digital sphere must be regulated and pay their fair share of taxes. Discrimination and hate speech in the digital sphere must be recognised as problematic, and combatted. Ä4 DWARS 22 Insert from line 228 to 229: Accepted by CAS (Dutch 9 Young the potential to transform our societies for Greens) the better but also risks reinforcing existing discrimination through biased algorithms. More attention should be paid to the negative consequences of automated decision-making. Automated decision- making that can lead to discrimination and ethnic profiling should be regularly tested and adapted to counter this.

Ä10 Les 23 From line 233 to 235: Accepted by CAS Jeunes 4 Écologis processes and the fight against terrorism. tes The pursuit of these goals must never be used as an excuse to pass legislation that amounts to censorshiprestricts the freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, or other fundamental rights. We oppose the use of upload filters*. PP2-III: FYEG Political Platform – Sustainable Europe

Sign Propose Lin Change r e Compromise Final Outcome Ä37 Jong 1 Moving Chapter 3 as the first chapter Groen, DWARS , déi jonk gréng WITHDRAWN WITHDRAWN Ä2 Grön 2 From line 2 to 3: Vote Resut: Yes 26, No:15, Ungdom Abstain:5 Vote passes. The climate crisis is one of the main threatslargest threat facing humanity. Climate change is caused by human activities and without urgent action, it will jeopardise many Ä36 GRÜNE 2 From line 2 to 4: FYEG considers the current Compromise accepted by the JUGEN economic system of material growth CAS D The climate crisis is one of the main threats and environmental exploitation as a facing humanity. Climate changeFYEG root cause of climate change. To stop considers the capitalist economic system as climate change, we need a shift a root cause of climate change. This is towards a democratic economy able causedbecause by human activitiesits nature to properly address environmental it requires short-term profits and damage, the use of natural resources withouteconomic growth to persist, thus and the voices of groups affected exploiting natural resources as well as (see chapter 4). Without urgent action... people. To stop climate change, we need a shift towards a democratic economy that is able to take environmental damage and natural resource use, as well as the voices of groups affected by climate change into account. Without urgent action, it will jeopardise many human achievements and fundamental rights, endanger food and water supply, and

Ä22 GRÜNE 10 Insert from line 9 to 11: Compromise only between some Vote result JUGEN organizations involved so that we will Yes:39 D those who are the least responsible will bear need to VOTE on this one: "an Abstain:5 the brunt of its negative effects. FYEG intersectional approach highly critical of No:2 believes it is essential to adopt an capitalism" intersectional and anticapitalist approach when analysing the causes and effects of the climate crisis. We advocate for just solutions to Ä23 GRÜNE 27 From line 27 to 28: Compromise accepted by the JUGEN CAS D FYEG considers these crises as symptoms of a broken systemour economic system that relies on the exploitation of animals and crises as symptoms of an economic nature. We need to rethink that relationship system that relies on unlimited and economic growth, the exploitation of animals and nature. Ä25 Les 30 In line 30: GO TO VOTE Vote result Jeunes Yes:41 Écologis a. AAn urgent and just transition towards No:3 tes climate neutrality Abstain:2

Ä26 Les 32 From line 31 to 34: FYEG supports the objective of Compromise accepted by the Jeunes maintaining global warming below 1.5 CAS Écologis FYEG supports the objective of maintaining degrees Celsius. Much stronger action tes global warming below 1.5 degrees is needed to fight climate change, Celsius.Technological fixes, such as carbon- directly tackling root causes. This storage facilities, are not enough. Much implies changing our entire economic stronger action is needed to fight climate system in an extremely short time change, directly tackling root causes. This altering our production and implies changing our entire economic system consumption patterns, in a just way, in an extremely short time altering our for emissions to drop overall. These production and consumption patterns, in a types of shifts cannot be done by the just way, for emissions to drop overall. market; instead, strong action from the ThisThese types of shifts cannot be done by state is needed. the market; instead, strong action from the state is needed. Ä40 Swiss 35 From line 35 to 41: European countries historically hold First paragraph has been Young greater responsibility for climate change accepted by the CAS. Greens Europe historically holds greater than most parts of the world. This responsibility for climate change than most means that European Countries hold a The second part will go to a parts of the world. This means that Europe bigger responsibility to tackle climate vote holds a bigger responsibility to tackle climate change and its worldwide We will vote option A against change and its worldwide consequences. consequences. European countries option B. The one that will reach Europe must be the frontrunner in reducing and the EU must be the frontrunner in the majority will be put to a vote its greenhouse gas emissions. FYEG reducing their greenhouse gas against the original text. supports an EU emissions reduction target of emissions. Countries with the most at least 80% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, resources should be even more Vote results: as well as European climate neutrality by ambitious and reach their climate 2035 at the latest. Countries with the most objectives earlier. First vote is between Option A resources should be even more ambitious and Option B and reach those targets earlier. Option B: 24 European states historically hold greater Option A: 17 responsibility for climate change than most A- FYEG supports an emissions Abstain: 5 parts of the world. This means that European reduction target of at least 90% by 2027 States hold a bigger responsibility to tackle compared to 1990 levels, as well as Option B vs the origional text climate change and its worldwide European climate neutrality by 2035 at Yes: 31 consequences. European states and the EU the latest. No: 15 must be the frontrunner in reducing their Abstain:0 greenhouse gas emissions. FYEG calls for B- FYEG supports the objective of netto zero greenhouse gas emissions/climate reaching climate neutrality in Europe by Option B is adopted neutrality by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. 2030

Original - FYEG supports an emissions Original - FYEG supports an emissions Ä8 DWARS 39 From line 38 to 40: reduction target of at least 80% by 2030 (Dutch compared to 1990 levels, as well as Young frontrunner in reducing its greenhouse gas European climate neutrality by 2035 at Greens) emissions. FYEG supports an EU emissions the latest. reduction target of at least 80%90% by 20302027 compared to 1990 levels, as well as European climate neutrality by 2035 at the latest. Countries with the

Ä24 GRÜNE 60 Insert from line 59 to 61: ….fight inequalities. We call for support Compromise accepted by the JUGEN measures for every worker at risk of CAS D the same way. FYEG calls for those policies to losing their job because of the transition be both socially just and to fight inequalities. towards a carbon neutral economy*. We call for support measures and a job They should receive help including, but guarantee for every worker at risk of losing not limited to, having a job guaranteed their job because of the transition towards a and having access to retraining. carbon neutral economy*.

Ä29 Finnish 74 Delete from line 73 to 75: GO TO VOTE Vote result: Young Yes: 24 Greens replaced by renewable and emission-free No: 13 solutions: wind energy, solar energy, marine Abstain: 9 energy, sustainable bioenergy*, and waste heat recovery*. The production of electricity should be 100% renewable by 2035 at the latest. Taxpayers’ money Ä41 Swiss 76 From line 75 to 77: Accepted by the CAS Young Greens of electricity should be 100% renewable by 2035 at the latest. Taxpayers’ money shouldmust therefore not finance fossil fuels. The opening or extension of fossil fuel extraction sites should be prohibited, and existing sites should be closed

Ä42 Swiss 77 From line 76 to 78: Accepted by the CAS Young Greens should therefore not finance fossil fuels. The opening or extension of fossil fuel extraction sites shouldmust be prohibited immediately, and existing sites should be closed as soon as possible. New fossil fuel infrastructure should not be built in Ä27 Jong 79 Insert from line 78 to 79: From line 79: Compromise accepted by the Groen, CAS écoloj, as soon as possible. New fossil fuel This includes gas infrastructure. It is DWARS infrastructure should not be built in Europe. also crucial that the energy gap in , déi This includes gas infrastructure. It is also certain areas in Europe can be jonk crucial that the energy gap in certain areas quickly filled in and that an optimal gréng can quickly be filled in and that an optimal energy mix across the continent is energy mix across the continent is achieved. achieved. That is why FYEG supports energy democracy and stands for the development of FYEG supports energy democracy a decentralised and interconnected energy and stands for the development of a system. Energy systems should be localised. decentralised and interconnected We support forms of collective ownership of energy system. Energy systems energy production, such as energy should be localised. We support cooperatives. Networks to transport energy forms of collective ownership of are crucial to enable this transition; they energy production, such as energy should be owned, developed, and operated as cooperatives. Networks to transport commons, for example being publicly owned. energy are crucial to enable this transition; they should be owned, developed, and operated as Delete from line 85 to 89: commons, for example being publicly owned. FYEG supports energy democracy and stands for the development of a decentralised and Delete from lines 85-89 : interconnected energy system. Energy systems should be localised. We support FYEG supports energy democracy and forms of collective ownership of energy stands for the development of a production, such as energy cooperatives. decentralised and interconnected Networks to transport energy are crucial to energy system. Energy systems should enable this transition; they should be owned, be localised. We support forms of developed, and operated as commons, for collective ownership of energy example being publicly owned. production, such as energy cooperatives. Networks to transport energy are crucial to enable this transition; they should be owned, developed, and operated as commons, Ä6 DWARS 99 Insert from line 98 to 99: GO TO A VOTE GO TO VOTE (Dutch Young The phase-out of nuclear energy should be (This amendment would apply Greens) carried out in a way that does not endanger no matter the result on the next climate objectives and if fossil fuels are no amendments) longer used for electricity production on the YES:24 same network. No:12 Abstain:8

Ä31 GRÜNE 90 From line 90 to 92: GO TO VOTE JUGEN A. Although nuclear energy* is a low- D Although nuclear energy*Nuclear energy is a carbon way to produce energy, it raises Option A will first be voted low-carbon way to produce energy, it raises many serious long-term concerns. against option B many serious concernshigh-risk form of These include issues regarding the energy production with dangerous long-term extraction of uranium*, the disposal of Then the one that will reach the consequences. The residual risks of nuclear nuclear waste, the safety of nuclear majority will be put to a vote energy by far outweigh the benefits. These installations, the security measures and against the original text. include issues regarding the extraction of level of state control required, the huge uranium*, the disposal of nuclear waste, the consequences of potential accidents, Option B:20 safety of nuclear installations, the security the long time it takes to build, the fact Option A:16 that it does not improve the stability of Abstain: 10 the electricity grid and the significant Insert from line 98 to 99: cost, which could much more efficiently Option B vs. Origianl text: be used to pay for renewable energy Yes:29 Europe. The phase-out of nuclear energy sources. Potential solutions such as No:12 should be carried out in a way that does not nuclear fusion* will be unable to provide Abstain:5 endanger climate objectives. We strongly take a concrete response in time to solve the a stand against any attempt to frame nuclear climate crisis. We therefore believe that energy as a climate change solution. the construction of new nuclear plants should be strongly avoided, and that nuclear energy should be phased out as should be strongly avoided, and that nuclear energy should be phased out as Ä3 Grön 93 From line 92 to 95: soon as possible across Europe. The Ungdom phase-out of nuclear energy should be disposal of nuclear waste, the safety of carried out in a way that does not nuclear installations, the security measures endanger climate objectives. and level of state control required, and the huge consequences of potential accidents, B. Although nuclear energy* emits less and the link with nuclear weapons. Potential carbon emissions, it raises high risks solutions such as nuclear fusion* will be and many serious long-term concerns unable to provide a concrete response in time that by far outweigh the benefits and we to solve strongly take a stand against any attempt to frame nuclear energy as a climate change solution. These include Ä4 Grön 94 From line 93 to 95: issues regarding the extraction of Ungdom uranium*, the disposal of nuclear waste, measures and level of state control required, the safety of nuclear installations, the the huge consequences of potential security measures and level of state accidents, and the link with nuclear weapons, control required, the huge and most of all the significant cost, which consequences of potential accidents, could much more efficiently be used to pay the link with nuclear weapons, the long for renewable energy sources. Potential time it takes to build, the fact that it does solutions such as nuclear fusion* will be not improve the stability of the electricity unable to provide a concrete response in time grid and the significant cost, which could to solve much more efficiently be used to pay for renewable energy sources. Potential renewable energy sources. Potential Ä28 Finnish 96 From line 95 to 98: solutions such as nuclear fusion* will be Young unable to provide a concrete response Greens nuclear fusion* will be unable to provide a in time to solve the climate crisis. We concrete response in time to solve the climate therefore believe that the construction of crisis. We therefore believe that no new new nuclear plants should be avoided at nuclear plants should be builtbuiltonly in all cost, and that nuclear energy should countries that have solved the issue with be phased out as soon as possible nuclear waste disposal, and that nuclear across Europe. The phase-out of energy should be phased out as soon as nuclear energy should be carried out in possible across Europe. The phase-out of a way that does not endanger climate nuclear energy should be carried out in a way objectives. that does

Ä18 Les 99 Insert from line 98 to 99: Line 99, add in the end of the paragraph Vote result: Jeunes on nuclear energy : Yes:25 Écologis Europe. The phase-out of nuclear energy No:17 tes should be carried out in a way that does not European countries should not Abstain:3 endanger climate objectives, nor lead to export their nuclear technology or European nuclear technologies to be build nuclear plants outside of exported and applied outside of Europe. Europe. Ä30 Finnish 10 From line 102 to 105: GO TO VOTE Vote results: Young 3 Greens greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Yes:21 Policies should be adopted to protect and No:17 enhance their potential. On the other hand, Abstain:8 carbon capture and storage* and geo- engineering*, among other technologiestechnologies such as geoengineering, are often presented as solutions to fight climate change, but their large-scale efficiency remains undemonstrated...

Ä1 Jong 10 From line 105 to 109: GO TO VOTE Vote results: Groen, 6 Yes: 35 DWARS fight climate change, but their large-scale No: 6 , déi efficiency remains undemonstrated and they Abstain: 5 jonk are likely to pose great risks to society. These gréng technologies are often used as an excuse to continue the burning of fossil fuels and delay real climate action. FYEG believes they should be treated with caution and their development must not be made a priority.and their risks remain unclear to the public. While their full potentials are still yet to be seen, these technologies should never be used as an excuse to continue the burning of fossil fuels and delay real climate action.. Ä19 Les 11 From line 110 to 112: c. Water, food and agriculture Compromise accepted by the Jeunes 0 CAS Écologis c. FoodWater, food and agriculture Water is the backbone of life and tes Food isWater and food are essential to life. It agricultural production. It therefore therefore cannot be considered as a must not be considered as a commodity. FYEG stands for food and commodity. Water sources and agricultural policies that guarantee that every resources must person be protected from potential pollution through agriculture, mining, production, construction and waste disposal.

Food is essential to life... Ä11 Grön 12 Insert from line 124 to 126: WITHDRAWN WITHDRAWN Ungdom 5 water, and the climate, and is based on agroecological practices and organic agriculture is urgently needed. However, we need to ensure that this does not come at the cost of climate action - organic farming must not only be better for the environment, but also for the climate. Artificial fertilisers and pesticides* should be phased out, starting with the most dangerous (e.g. neonicotinoids and Ä43 Swiss 12 From line 124 to 127: Alternative A: Artificial fertilisers and Option A will first be voted Young 5 pesticides* must be phased out against option B Greens water, and the climate, and is based on within a reasonable timeframe, agroecological practices and organic starting with the most dangerous Then the one that will reach the agriculture is urgently needed. Artificial (e.g. neonicotinoids and glyphosate). majority will be put to a vote fertilisers and pesticides* shouldmust be against the original text. phased out within the next 7 years (until Alternative B: The use of artificial 2028), starting with the most dangerous (e.g. fertilisers should be reduced, with Option A: 24 neonicotinoids and glyphosate). A rapid drop non-biological pesticides being Option B: 16 in animal farming and in the consumption of phased out, as soon as possible. Abstain: 6 animal Alternative C (original text) Option A vs original text Yes:35 No:7 Abstain:4 Ä9 DWARS 12 From line 126 to 130: … A rapid drop in animal farming and Compromise accepted by the (Dutch 7 consumption of animal products is CAS Young phased out, starting with the most dangerous needed with the goal of phasing out Greens) (e.g. neonicotinoids and glyphosate). A rapid industrial livestock production. drop instop of animal farming and in the Traditional indigenous livelihoods, consumption of animal products is also such as hunting, fishing and animal neededneeded, and as a result we should herding must be protected. In general, stop the sale of meat and other animal we consider it desirable that as little products. We should aim at reducing the use meat as possible is consumed, taking of antibiotics in animal farming, including by into account health concerns and the limiting the concentration of animals held in aforementioned issues. This would one place. Any residual flows from a improve public health and animal vegetable food system can be used as welfare as well as drastically reduce the biomass or as raw material for biomaterials. environmental impact of food production. Ä34 Finnish 12 Insert from line 127 to 129: WITHDRAWN WITHDRAWN Young 8 Greens glyphosate). A rapid drop in animal farming and in the consumption of animal products is also needed. The ultimate goal should be the transformation to a vegan Europe with the exception of allowing indigenous peoples to practise their traditional livelihoods, such as hunting, fishing and reindeer husbandry. We should aim at reducing the use of antibiotics in animal farming, including by limiting the concentration of animals held in one Ä44 Swiss 12 From line 127 to 130: From line 127 to 130: Compromise accepted by the Young 8 CAS Greens glyphosate). A rapid drop in animal farming glyphosate). A rapid drop in animal and in the consumption of animal products is farming and in the consumption of also needed. We should aim at reducing the animal products is also needed. We use of antibiotics in animal farming, including should aim at reducing the use of by limiting the concentration of animals held antibiotics in animal farming, in one place.The precautionary use of including by limiting the antibiotics in animal farming must be banned concentration of animals held in one imediately and the maximum amount of place.The precautionary use of animals held per area must be drastically antibiotics in animal farming must be limited to the levels organic labels direct. banned imediately and the maximum amount of animals held per area must be drastically limited. Ä45 Swiss 13 Insert from line 131 to 133: WITHDRAWN WITHDRAWN Young 2 Greens Food systems should be rebuilt on the principles of food sovereignty*, eliminating corporate capture of food, reducing food waste, convenience food and pre packed snacks, prioritising short supply chains and locally produced food, ending imports of deforestation-driving Ä13 Grön 14 Insert from line 139 to 140: To this end, FYEG looks positively Compromise accepted by the Ungdom 0 towards promising new methods of CAS guarantee an economically viable system that food production. Research capacities does not have negative effects on nature and have to be significantly strengthened the wider environment. and mainstreamed in order to find ways of reducing the environmental To this end, FYEG looks positively towards impact of the food system, while promising new methods of food production, guaranteeing farmers' rights and such as vertical farming and clean meat. ensuring decent living conditions in Through reducing the use of precious natural rural areas. Forms of urban farming resources such as land area and water, and such as vertical farming can offer eliminating most pesticides and fertilisers, solutions to provide cities with vertical farming creates the possibility for sustainable food, since they reduce locally-grown perfect produce created on the the use of some natural resources, outskirts of cities while allowing the rewilding such as land area and water. Since of agricultural land that will be so valuable in sustainable methods of clean meat- the fight against the climate crisis. Despite production could potentially help the our best efforts, we recognise the difficulties transition to a vegetarian society, of convincing large portions of the public to while also coming with potential adopt vegetarian diets - and see clean meat risks, research into safe, efficient and as the solution to this. Through eliminating environmentally-friendly clean meat*- animal suffering and the waste that comes production needs to be intensified. with any other meat production, as well as the difficult conditions endured by often migrant Add to the Glossary workers in abattoirs and slaughterhouses, and reducing instances of animal-borne Clean meat—also known as in vitro disease, it provides a solution to many or cultured meat—is meat that is societal problems at once. grown in cell culture, rather than in an animal’s body. Ä32 GRÜNE 14 Insert from line 145 to 147: Accepted by the CAS JUGEN 6 D nutritional values. A thorough reform of the Common Agricultural Policy* is needed, taking environmental issues, animal welfare as well as working conditions into account in its subsidy scheme. The promotion of sustainable and plant-based diets should also be encouraged.

Ä12 DWARS 40 well as European climate neutrality by 2035 at We encourage EU member states to Compromise accepted by the (Dutch the latest. Countries with the most resources implement a general tax on CAS Young should be even more ambitious and reach those greenhouse gas emissions. The Greens) targets earlier. amount of the levy is equal to the damage that the greenhouse gas can We are in favour of a general tax on cause per kilogram. In addition, this greenhouse gas emissions. The amount of amount can be higher if it appears the levy is equal to the damage that the that the objectives are not being greenhouse gas can cause per kilogram. In achieved. FYEG is also in favour of addition, this amount can be higher if it further using the European emission appears that the objectives are not being trading system by drastically lessen achieved. the number of emission rights. Ä14 DWARS 14 Insert from line 146 to 147: WITHDRAWN WITHDRAWN (Dutch 7 Young needed. The promotion of sustainable and Greens) plant-based diets should also be encouraged. The European Union is ending agricultural subsidies that are purely intended to protect farmers in Europe. The money is invested in making agriculture more sustainable. Farmers are bought out and get help finding another job. Ä5 Scottish 14 From line 148 to 159: Compromise covering A5, A6, A15, A33, Compromise accepted by the Young 8 A38, A52 CAS Greens The use of GMOs in agriculture is sometimes portrayed as a solution to some of the From line 148 to 159 : challenges faced by our food system, by providing better yields or contributing to GMOs in agriculture have both adaptation to climate change. We consider positive and negative effects. GMOs the use of GMOs* to have many are meant to provide better yields, disadvantages, including increasing increase nutritional capacity, or be corporate control over the food system and more resistant to pests and extreme the dependence of farmers on biotech weather conditions. Yet, they can companies, threats to biodiversity, and the also increase corporate control filing of patents on plant and animal life. Most through patents, increase farmer GMOs are developed to be resistant to dependence on biotech firms, and chemical herbicides and their use therefore threaten biodiversity through results in an increase in pesticide increased unforeseen mutations and consumption. We also believe that the increased herbicide and pesticide challenges faced by our food system are use. Associated with mono-cropping better solved with heirloom seeds and the practices, GMOs make overall development of agroecology. This is not ecosystems less resilient to pests. compatible with the large-scale development We believe the use of GMOs, of GMOs in agriculture. We therefore support including new GMOs, should be regulations that ensure a ban on the regulated and subjected to individual cultivation of or import of GMOs into the EU, scientific assessments for and by including new GMOs. public institutions, concerning all GMOs will be key in feeding the future world. risks to consumers, farmers, and the GMOs not only increase yields and therefore environment, prior to authorisation. protect arable land use and soil quality, but FYEG believes that heirloom seeds research is ongoing in order to introduce and the development of agroecology drought resistance and pest resilience into represent a better solution to the crop plants. Water shortages and the challenges faced by our food system. increasing problem of crop pests are most Moreover, in a world where the prevalent in the Global South. As Europeans, amount of food produced would be it should not be for us to dictate the progress sufficient to feed all, increasing yield of technologies, like GMOs, which will productivity is not the only leverage disproportionately benefit people who are point to reduce hunger. Food Ä7 DWARS 14 From line 148 to 159: Withdrawn (as part of the compromise WITHDRAWN (Dutch 8 on GMOs covering A5, A6, A15, A33, Young The use of GMOs in agriculture is sometimes A38, A52) Greens) portrayed as a solution to some of the challenges faced by our food system, by providing better yields or contributing to adaptation to climate change. We consider the use of GMOs* to have many disadvantages, including increasing corporate control over the food system and the dependence of farmers on biotech companies, threats to biodiversity, and the filing of patents on plant and animal life. Most GMOs are developed to be resistant to chemical herbicides and their use therefore results in an increase in pesticide consumption. We also believe that the challenges faced by our food system are better solved with heirloom seeds and the development of agroecology. This is not compatible with the large-scale development of GMOs in agriculture. We therefore support regulations that ensure a ban on the cultivation of or import of GMOs into the EU, including new GMOs. GMOs offer opportunities for a sustainable and nutritious food supply for all. The rules for the development of these crops may not be stricter than those for regular breeding processes. Every new crop must be tested for possible harmful effects on the consumer, the environment and the ecosystem. Ä15 Grön 14 From line 148 to 159: Withdrawn (as part of the compromise WITHDRAWN Ungdom 8 on GMOs covering A5, A6, A15, A33, The use of GMOs in agriculture is sometimes A38, A52) portrayed as a solution to some of the challenges faced by our food system, by providing better yields or contributing to adaptation to climate change. We consider the use of GMOs* to have many disadvantages, including increasing corporate control over the food system and the dependence of farmers on biotech companies, threats to biodiversity, and the filing of patents on plant and animal life. Most GMOs are developed to be resistant to chemical herbicides and their use therefore results in an increase in pesticide consumption. We also believe that the challenges faced by our food system are better solved with heirloom seeds and the development of agroecology. This is not compatible with the large-scale development of GMOs in agriculture. We therefore support regulations that ensure a ban on the cultivation of or import of GMOs into the EU, including new GMOs. While the use of GMOs in agriculture when improperly regulated can come with significant societal costs, and the use of gene modification technology must be used with care to avoid unintentional consequences, we are not the anti-science luddites some would depict us as. GMOs, properly regulated and used under the precautionary principle, have an important place in current and future agricultural systems as we endeavour to reduce land, water, and pesticide use. Ä33 Finnish 14 From line 148 to 152: Withdrawn (as part of the compromise WITHDRAWN Young 8 on GMOs covering A5, A6, A15, A33, Greens The use of GMOs in agriculture is sometimes A38, A52) portrayed as a viable solution to some of the challenges faced by our food system, by providing better yields orand contributing to adaptation to climate change. 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developed to be resistant to chemical herbicides and their use therefore results in an increase in pesticide consumption. We also believe thatThe use of GMOs should not pose a threat to other solutions to the challenges faced by our food system are better solved withfaces, such as heirloom seeds and the development of agroecology. This is not compatible with the large-scale development of GMOs in agriculture. We therefore support strong regulations that ensure a ban on the cultivation of orand import of GMOs into the EU, including new GMOsto ensure their use is responsible and sustainable. Ä38 Grøn 14 Delete from line 148 to 159: Withdrawn (as part of the compromise WITHDRAWN Ungdom 8 on GMOs covering A5, A6, A15, A33, The use of GMOs in agriculture is sometimes A38, A52) portrayed as a solution to some of the challenges faced by our food system, by providing better yields or contributing to adaptation to climate change. We consider the use of GMOs* to have many disadvantages, including increasing corporate control over the food system and the dependence of farmers on biotech companies, threats to biodiversity, and the filing of patents on plant and animal life. Most GMOs are developed to be resistant to chemical herbicides and their use therefore results in an increase in pesticide consumption. We also believe that the challenges faced by our food system are better solved with heirloom seeds and the development of agroecology. This is not compatible with the large-scale development of GMOs in agriculture. We therefore support regulations that ensure a ban on the cultivation of or import of GMOs into the EU, including new GMOs. Ä52 Jong 14 From line 148 to 152: Withdrawn (as part of the compromise WITHDRAWN Groen, 8 The use of GMOs While GMOs* in agriculture on GMOs covering A5, A6, A15, A33, déi jonk is sometimes portrayed are seen by some as A38, A52) gréng a solution to some of the challenges faced by our food system, by providing better yields or contributing to adaptation to climate change. We consider the, their use of GMOs* to have still has many disadvantages, including increasing corporate control over the food system and the dependence of farmers on biotech companies, threats to From line 157 to 159: .We therefore support regulations that ensure a ban on the cultivation of or import of GMOs into the EU, including new GMOs. We therefore support regulatory mechanisms which put the farmers forward and break the corporate control over an essential public good as food. Farmers are sovereign and thus have the last word. Money should never be placed above food and people! Ä20 Les 17 Insert from line 177 to 179: Accepted by the CAS Jeunes 8 Écologis existing train tracks over the construction of tes new ones whenever possible in order to minimise the environmental impact. At the same time, existing secondary lines in rural areas should be maintained and the frequency of their service increased. Efforts should be made to achieve a 100% decarbonised network by 2035. Travelling across Europe by train should be Ä46 Swiss 18 From line 182 to 186: Accepted by CAS Young 3 Greens public transport networks as well as safe and efficient cycling and pedestrian networks. We should aim to eliminate the use of private cars in city centres and residential areas. Comprehensive urban planning* plays a crucial role in creating socially accessible and ecologically just cities and residential areas in which people can live, work, and spend free time without having to travel long distances. During air

Ä21 Les 18 Insert from line 185 to 187: Insecurity in public transport which GOES TO A VOTE Jeunes 6 disproportionately affect women and Yes: 41 Écologis accessible and ecologically just residential gender minorities, should be tacked No:3 tes areas in which people can live, work, and in order to make public transport Abstain: 2 spend free time without having to travel long really attractive to all distances. Public transportation needs to take into account that insecurity in public spaces, particularly after nightfall, is gendered. During air pollution peaks, teleworking should be made mandatory. Rural areas should not be Ä51 Grön 19 Insert from line 56 to 57: Compromise for Ä39, Ä51 and Ä47 : Compromise accepted by the Ungdom 7 expense of the populations of the countries in CAS which those minerals can be found. Change the title of the sub-section "Rethinking our relationship to progress" While we believe that technological progress has in sustainability to "Technological an important role to play in solving the climate Progress", and the text to the following: and biodiversity crises, we are critical of approaches that tend to overestimate the positive Technological innovation and new impact of uncertain future technologies to avoid technologies can bring about substantial addressing core issues and engage in systemic positive change in society. Progress in change. An example is carbon capture and the medical sector, in digital storage*, often used as a reason for less technologies, in energy production, and ambitious emissions targets, in spite of the fact in the development of ecological, that the technology has not yet been fully sustainable transport modes is crucial to developed. fight the ongoing crises Europe is facing.

Delete from line 197 to 215: With that said, we are firmly attached to Technological innovation ...has not yet been fully the precautionary principle, meaning developed. that innovations should be assessed thoroughly and should be proven harmless for the environment, human health, and society as a whole before being authorised. Uncertainty should not be used as a reason to postpone measures to prevent environmental degradation or preserve public health. New innovations should be open to scientific and public assessment to determine their potential costs and benefits.

While we believe that technological progress has an important role to play in solving the climate and biodiversity crises, we are critical of approaches that tend to overestimate the positive impact Ä47 Swiss 19 Delete from line 198 to 200: Withdrawn (as part on the compromise WITHDRAWN Young 9 with Ä39, Ä51 and Ä47) Greens positive change in society. Progress in the medical sector, in digital technologies, in energy production, and in the development of clean vehicles is crucial to fight the ongoing crises Europe is facing.

Ä39 Grøn 20 From line 201 to 208: Withdrawn (as part on the compromise WITHDRAWN Ungdom 2 with Ä39, Ä51 and Ä47) Technological progress is not always a synonym for social and societal progress. We are firmly attached to the precautionary principle, meaning that innovations should be assessed thoroughly and should be proven harmless for the environment, human health, and society as a whole before being authorised. Uncertainty should not be used as a reason to postpone measures to prevent environmental degradation or preserve public health. New innovations should be open to scientific and public assessment to determine their potential costs and benefits.. Ä16 GRÜNE 21 From line 217 to 222: Compromise: Compromise accepted by the JUGEN 7 CAS D While most European citizens agree that the While most European citizens agree that welfare of animals should be improved, not a the welfare of animals should be lot is being done. Reflecting on the condition improved, not a lot is being done. We of animals requires us to recognise our place need to consider animals as subjects within the animal realm and realise that we and sentient beings who should be are not superior to it. We must extend our protected from harm, and we should empathy and our moral sense to other reflect critically on our place within animals. We must stop considering them as the animal realm. Animals have rights objects but rather as sentient beings with that should be respected and be rights and who should be protected from taken into account when transitioning harm. towards a sustainable and just While most European citizens agree that the agriculture and society. We have to welfare of animals should be improved, not a provide an appropriate and painless lot is being done. We need to take the livelihood especially for animals kept condition of animals as subjects who have as farm animals. rights that should be respected into account when transitioning towards a sustainable and just agriculture and society. We have to provide an appropriate and painless livelihood especially for animals kept as farm animals. Ä48 Swiss 23 From line 232 to 235: Compromise: Compromise accepted by the Young 3 CAS Greens consumption of animal-based products and Cage farming, one of the commonest improve the welfare of farm animals. Cage forms of industrial animal farming, farming, one of the commonest forms of must be banned with immediate industrial animal farming, shouldmust be effect. phased out with immediate effect. FYEG defends the small-farm model in which animals have access to sufficient space, are able to go outdoors, play and interact with others of Ä10 Scottish 24 From line 240 to 243: Accepted by the CAS Young 0 Greens FYEG also stands for the stronger regulation of the use of animals in tests. Using animals in scientific testing should be illegal in the event that there are alternatives. The welfare of animals raised for animal testing should be significantly improved. We support work towards the abolition of the use of animals in research and support research into techniques that will allow scientists to replace, refine and reduce the number of research animals they use. We recognise the importance of animal welfare and the essential contribution that animals have made and currently make to research that improves human and animal health. We support the replacement (through methods that avoid using animals such as computer (in silico) models, in vitro techniques, or human volunteers), refinement (through improvements to scientific procedures and husbandry that minimise pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm and/or improve animal welfare, for example, through improved housing and husbandry and better welfare assessments) and reduction (through good experimental design and statistical analysis) of the use of animals in in vivo experiments. We oppose in vivo experiments where research animals are not housed or treated in a manner in keeping with international best practice. Ä49 Swiss 25 From line 253 to 259: Accepted by the CAS Young 4 Greens techniques such as bottom-contacting fishing gears, electric pulse fishing*, and fish aggregating devices* (FADs) should be banned. Small-scale fisheries shouldhave to be prioritised immediately, and measures shouldmust be taken to stop the concentration and industrialisation of the fishing sector in Europe. The rapid development of industrialised fish farming in recent years shouldmust be addressed, with the introduction of stronger regulations on fishing quota, fish welfare and environmental protection.

Ä50 Swiss 25 Insert from line 258 to 259: Accepted by the CAS Young 9 Greens introduction of stronger regulations on fish welfare and environmental protection. Activities of fishing companies in fishing grounds of lesser developed states, in particular African, must immediately end. Furthermore the EU and European states must end bilateral contracts which allow European companies to raid African fishing grounds. Instead the EU and European states should support African State to build and develope coast guards which have the ability to effectively protect their fishing grounds from foreign intruders. Ä35 Finnish 26 Insert from line 268 to 270: Accepted by the CAS Young 9 Greens overfishing. Hunting should be strongly regulated, no longer permitted for commercial and leisure purposes except for indigenous peoples practising their traditional livelihoods, and only authorised as a last resort to preserve balance within an ecosystem.

Ä17 GRÜNE 27 Insert from line 275 to 276: Accepted by the CAS JUGEN 6 D for all. We reject approaches to nature conservation that perpetuate colonial domination and violate fundamental rights. No one should be displaced or forced to leave their home because of a nature reserve. PP2-IV: FYEG Political Platform – Green Economy

Sign Propose Lin Change Final CAS r e Compromise Outcome Ä2 Les 1 In line 1: Vote result: Jeunes Yes: 26 Écologis 4. TheA Green and Feminist Economy No: 17 tes Abstain:3

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well-being when judging our economic performance. We believe the technological shift to a zero-waste industry and economy is not enough. The green and feminist economy we want to build implies a radical change in the democratisation of the economy,

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Intergenerational and intragenerational equity are also fundamental social values for a green and feminist economy.

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Transforming our economy into a green and feminist economy also means reducing consumption and pollution. The Earth cannot possibly sustain today’s levels of consumption. Ä10 Les 8 Insert from line 7 to 11: Insert from line 7 to 11: Approved by Jeunes CAS Écologis benefits all. This system deliberately imposes benefits all. This system deliberately imposes tes social and environmental costs on low-income social and environmental costs on low-income countries, future generations, and other species. countries, future generations, and other species. It It makes all the reproductive and care work makes all the reproductive and care work invisible, invisible, a work mainly accomplished by women. a work mainly accomplished by women. It creates It creates extreme inequalities and excludes most extreme inequalities and excludes most people people from decision-making processes from decision-making processes concerning how concerning how and what is produced and valued and what is produced and valued in an economy. in an economy. We are deeply interconnected, We are deeply interconnected, with each other and with each other and with the rest of the planet. with the rest of the planet. The crises we are facing The crises we are facing are the result are the result

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being. We need to go beyond indicators such as being. We need to go beyond indicators such as gross domestic product (GDP)* and start taking gross domestic product (GDP)* and start taking into account mattersmake issues such as quality into account mattersmake issues such as quality of life and environmental well-being when judging of life and environmental well-being when judging our economic performancecenterpiece. We our economic performancecenterpiece. We believe believe the technological shift to a zero-waste the technological shift to a zero-waste industry and industry and economy is not enough. The green economy is not enough. The green economy we economy we want to build implies a radical want to build implies a radical change in the change in the democratisation of the economy, democratisation of the economy, the redistribution the redistribution of wealth, and a just of wealth, and a just transition.This economy is transition.This economy is also feminist, implying also feminist, implying that a feminist economy that a feminist economy takes equally into takes equally into account all beings and the account all beings and the environment in its environment in its propositions. It makes social propositions. It makes social protection a priority protection a priority and values the care work, and values the care work, accomplished mainly by accomplished mainly by women, for people and women, for people and the environment. the environment.

Insert from line 38 to 40: Insert from line 38 to 40: Ä5 GRÜNE 10 From line 9 to 12: Yes:30 JUGEN No:13 D inequalities and excludes most people from Abstain:3 decision-making processes concerning how and what is produced in an economy. We are deeply interconnected, with each other and with the restThis is because it relies on some people owning means of the planetproduction and living by that, while others have to work to make a living. This creates injustices within societies as well as between them: division between rich and poor, global south and global north all root in capitalism. The crises we are facing are the result of the system we have created that is disrupting human well-being and destroying

Ä13 Les 12 From line 11 to 13: The crises we are facing are the result of the Accepted by the Jeunes patriarchal, racist and capitalist system we have CAS Écologis other and with the rest of the planet. The crises created that is disrupting human well-being tes we are facing are the result of the patriarchal, and destroying our collective resilience', etc. racist and neoliberal capitalist system we have created that is disrupting human well-being and destroying our collective resilience, and which represents an existential threat to

Ä11 GRÜNE 19 Insert from line 18 to 20: Accepted by the JUGEN CAS D defined. We need to shift from economic growth* to human and planetary well-being and thus create a new economic system. We need to go beyond indicators such as gross domestic product (GDP)* and start taking into account matters such as quality of life and environmental Ä12 GRÜNE 33 From line 33 to 36: DWARS, Gron JUGEN Ungdom, Jong D A market model creates privately owned and Groen objects - monopolised resources while alternative GO TO VOTE economic models, such as “doughnut No:23 economics”*, degrowth*, and the Economy for the Yes:19 Common Good*, provide a system which is Abstain:4 sustainable, fair, and just. REJECTED A market model creates privately owned and monopolised means of production. This is why we are striving to achieve an economy which is publically and democratically owned and governed.

Ä17 Swiss 61 From line 60 to 63: Accepted by the Young CAS Greens compromising the ability of the state to provide public services. We therefore call for the economy to be structured differently. Companies that are considered too big to fail* or hold monopolies shouldmust be split up. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)* should have more opportunities to run their businesses without facing Ä4 Grön 81 From line 80 to 84: In order to reduce the impact of the economy on the Accepted by the Ungdom environment, it is also important to deal with the CAS In order to reduce the impact of the economy on negative impacts of globalisation. While we recognise the environment, it is also important to some of its benefits, it has both social and questiondeal with the never-ending environmental consequences and favours major globalisation*negative impacts of our economy. companies over small businesses. We support, where Globalisation has both social and environmental feasible, relocalising* the economy, starting with the consequences and favours major companies over production of essential goods such as food and small businessesglobalistation*. We supportWhile medicine. we recognise some of the benefits of globalisation, we support, where feasible, More transparent and shorter supply chains that can relocalising* the economy, starting with the be more easily surveyed for exploitative and production of essential goods such as food and destructive practices .... medicine. The goal of

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improve resilience and reduce imports, dependency on single actors, and environmental impacts. ShorterMore transparent supply chains that can be more easily surveyed for exploitatitve and destructive practices should be encouraged. The introduction of not only carbon but also of social border taxes could be one of

A16 Grøn 10 From line 108 to 109: We call for regulation encouraging producers the Accepted by the Ungdom 9 use of non-proprietary standards, designing by the CAS repairability of goods: producers must ensure that principles of open hardware and a loss of patents their products can be easily repaired, and that and duty to publicise constructions and building spare parts will remain available for at least 2010 plans when spare parts are no more produced. In years. order to ease repairability of goods producers must ensure the availability of spare parts over the entire lifecycle of the product. Ä14 GRÜNE 12 From line 126 to 128: Massive investments into social and weurban Accepted by the JUGEN 7 infrastructure, health systems, education and CAS D carbon economy. We oppose the austerity fighting climate change are needed for the young policies* that have been put in place across generation. Young people need decent jobs, health Europe,. Massive investments into social and care, free public transport and a liveable planet weurban infrastructure, health systems, education more than they need a balanced state budget - New and fighting climate change are needed for the wording accepted by CAS - previous text in young generation. Young people do not need a amendment unaffected also accepted balanced state budget, but decent jobs, health care, free public transport and a livable planet. We demand fair taxation and a stronger fight against fiscal fraud. Taxation can also be a powerful tool in itself, reducing inequalities,

Ä15 GRÜNE 13 Delete from line 136 to 138: Accepted by the JUGEN 7 CAS D taxation*, with higher taxation for the richest taxpayers. We also support the introduction of a wealth tax* on multi-millionaires, possibly at the EU level. Finally, we believe a higher taxation on inheritance is key to reducing the

Ä6 Grön 14 Insert from line 140 to 142: Accepted by the Ungdom 1 CAS The Federation of Young European Greens also believes that taxation can help support positive behaviours and discourage harmful behaviours, and that over time we should prioritise phasing out taxes on work in favour of taxes on behaviour and wealth. Behavioural taxes such as a carbon tax, the taxation of meat products, the taxation of single-use Ä18 Swiss 14 From line 140 to 144: Gron Ungdom - Young 1 Objects - PUT Greens The Federation of Young European Greens also TO A VOTE believes that taxation can help support positive No:24 behaviours and discourage harmful behaviours. Yes:20 Behavioural taxes such as a carbon tax, the Abstain:2 taxation of meat products, the taxation of single- REJECTED use plastic items, and the taxation of polluting cars, among others, Behavioural taxes can be powerful tools to encourage change. Those taxes should be implemented fairly to avoid

Ä19 Swiss 14 Insert from line 145 to 146: Accepted by the Young 6 CAS Greens overburdening citizens already living in precarious situations. Their revenue should be redistributed globally and help support a just transition.

Ä7 Les 16 From line 164 to 166: Accepted by the Jeunes 5 CAS Écologis speculation. It needs to address inequality, both tes globally and locally, rather than entrenching it. And it needs to be responsiveaccountable to society, rather than lawless and deregulated.

Ä20 Swiss 18 From line 179 to 180: Young 0 Greens and maintained on a non-profit basis as a common resource. This allows faster expansion, with more people gaining access at a lower costs. WITHDRAWN Ä9 Les 18 Insert from line 182 to 184: Accepted by the Jeunes 3 CAS Écologis crisis, and pollution, we must not forget that tes digitalisation itself is not a climate-neutral activity. From web servers, crypto-currencies, and cables to antennas, phones and computers, digitalisation relies on infrastructure that consumes large

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A lot more needs to be done to ensure the sustainable implementation of digitalisation. We must remember that digitalisation is a tool to achieve our wider goals and not an end in itself. Ä1 Grön 19 Insert after line 195: MOVE TO CHAPTER 3 - After line 215, new Accepted by the Ungdom 5 paragraph: CAS x. Green Space Policy If we discovered a 2 km large asteroid on its way FYEG believes that space science and exploration to Earth tomorrow that would crash in the middle are important emerging policy areas which deserve of the Atlantic in a year, we would have no chance more attention. Space science gives us tools in the of stopping it. As the only species on this earth fight against the climate crisis. It allows us to with the ability to think long-term - even if we are measure where, when, how and why climate not always so good at using this ability - FYEG change is taking place, and assists the world with believes that we have a responsibility to ensure detailed maps and images during disasters. Space that life goes on, as well as the responsibility to travel should only serve scientific research, preserve and protect nature and the climate. We innovation, and exploration, not financial profit- can only achieve this, in the really long term, by making or military activities. In addition, FYEG working together as a single planet. No matter supports cleaning up our immediate space what Europe does, this will happen. But FYEG environment - space junk colliding with each other believes that we can decide if it's the logo of a risks causing catastrophic chain reactions. company on the side of the spacecraft that lands on Mars with humans, or if it's a flag that represents humans and not money.

In the short term, space science is a great help in the fight against climate change. It is only through large Earth observation programs such as Copernicus satellites that we can measure exactly where, when, how and why climate change is taking place, and it is the same satellites that are used to assist with detailed maps and images during natural disasters, which we know have already become more and more usual. Much of the early research on solar panels that has led to the efficiency they have today was done by NASA for use in space. The same applies to hydroponic and vertical agriculture. Space gives us time, breathing space and tools in the fight against the climate crisis. Ä3 Grön 19 Insert after line 195: Ungdom 5 X. Preparedness and Civil Defence FYEG sees the need to prevent runaway climate change. However, we also see the need to prepare for the impacts of climate change, and what might happen if we fail to stop it at 1.5 degrees.

To ensure that the consequences we will undoubtedly have to deal with as the world warms do not hit those who are less well off, while wealthy groups nationally and internationally can continue to live their lives and consume as normal, all actors in society need to be engaged in stronger and more equitable preparedness - institutions and businesses as much as civil society organisations and individuals. Food and water, healthcare, and general preparedness are three areas where we believe significantly more work needs to be done across Europe.

We need to ensure that Europe is agriculturally self-sufficient in order to be sure that when the crisis comes, food does not become something only the wealthy can afford. In the climate of the future, we cannot rely on harvests in other countries to turn out well. Nor is it morally right for a rich country to rely on imports of vital crops when we know that climate change will lead to food shortages, especially in poorer countries. To this end, FYEG believes in an expansion of existing strategic food stockpiles, and an agricultural policy that focuses not only on environmental and climate aspects but also resilience, appropriateness, and security of supply. PP2-V: FYEG Political Platform – Social Europe

Sign Proposer Lin Change e Compromise Outcome Ä4 Grön 18 From line 18 to 19: Accepted by the CAS Ungdom DozensMillions of million people across Europe are at risk of poverty and social exclusion, with certain parts of Europe experiencing an increase in poverty

Ä12 GRÜNE 33 From line 32 to 36: We see it as a first step Accepted by the CAS JUGEND towards the introduction of a FYEG stands for the implementation of a minimum income universal basic income*,which across the EU, set at an amount matching the cost of would have a positive impact living in each region. We see it as a first step towards the on working life and on the introduction of a universal basic income*, which would enforcement of fundamental have a positive impact on working life and on the rights. enforcement of fundamental rights.Our social policy’s goal is a guaranteed social security net that leaves no one Our social policy’s goal is a behind, the right to a meaningful job, abolishing the low- guaranteed social security net wage sector with strong minimum wages and tariffs, and a and a basic income that leaves significant reduction of working hours while maintaining no one behind, the right to a the wage level. This should be financed by the higher meaningful job, abolishing the taxation of the super-rich, among other low-wage sector with strong minimum wages and tariffs, and a significant reduction of working hours while maintaining the wage level. Ä14 GRÜNE 51 From line 50 to 52: JUGEND redistribution of unpaid care work. As a first step, we therefore propose a maximum 3220-hour working week within the European Union while maintaining wage levels. Vote result: We also support raising the number of paid holidays to a No: 25 minimum of 40 Yes: 17 GO TO A VOTE Abstain: 4 Ä15 Finnish 94 Insert from line 93 to 94: ew mothers face when Accepted by the CAS Young applying for jobs, as well as Greens that new mothers face when applying for jobs, as well as promote the equal distribution promote the equal distribution of domestic tasks in the of domestic tasks in the household.Therefore we support a model where both household.Therefore we parents have 4 more months of paid parental leave with support a model where both additional 4 months left to ditribute freely between parents have at least 4 more themselves. months of paid parental leave with additional 4 months left to distribute freely between themselves. Ä7 Scottish 126 Delete from line 126 to 127: Accepted by the CAS Young Greens Every European company with over 20 employees should have a clear policy in relation to toxic behaviour including unconscious bias, hateful speech, and

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A European regulation for equality in the workplace should be adopted, making it mandatory for companies with more than 20 employees to implement an equality plan, ensure gender balance and promote diversity in all levels of company Ä16 DWARS 135 From line 134 to 137: Accepted by the CAS (Dutch Young plan, ensure gender balance and promote diversity in all Greens) levels of company governance (e.g. through quotas*), and have a clear plan to ensure the closure of any wage gap. .Companies with more than 20 employees must implement a quotum for governing bodies in the middle and top layer of the company, ensuring that a maximum of 60% of people within these governing bodies is cis- gendered and male. Companies who fail to implement basic principles such as equal pay for equal work should be sanctioned.

Ä10 Les 169 From line 168 to 170: We believe that affordable Accepted by the CAS Jeunes housing should also be decent Écologist We believe that affordable housing should also be decent and of good quality. With es and of good quality. With natural disasters triggered by extreme weather events natural hazards becoming more and more frequent, it is becoming more and more more important than ever to build houses which can frequent, it is more important withstand natural disasters like flooding than ever to build houses which can withstand natural disasters like flooding

Ä3 DWARS 172 Insert from line 171 to 172: Accepted by the CAS (Dutch Young and earthquakes. In order to ensure that housing is truly a Greens) right for all, we believe that all new buildings must be made accessible for disabled people. There will be stricter supervision of real estate agents and private landlords. For example, use is made of "anonymous tenants" to combat discrimination in the housing sector. In addition to warnings and fines, rental permits can also be withdrawn if there is structural mismanagement. Ä11 Les 174 Insert from line 173 to 175: Accepted by the CAS Jeunes Écologist Many Europeans are still facing energy poverty* and are es not able to heat their homes, in particular single-parents, mostly women. Buildings are responsible for approximately 40% of energy consumption and 36% of CO2 emissions in the EU. We believe that all housing should be

Ä18 Swiss 175 From line 174 to 177: We believe all housing should be Accepted by the CAS Young energetically renovated within the Greens homes. Buildings are responsible for approximately 40% next 10 years and environmental of energy consumption and 36% of CO2 emissions in the standards for buildings must aim EU. We believe that all housing should be energetically to minimalise the use of renovated within the next 10 years and that environmental embodied energy during standards for new builds should be higherbuildings must planning and construction and aim at a minimum of grey energy during planning and at a maximum of energy construction and a maximum of energy efficiency during efficiency during their lifecycle their lifecycle . .

and an addition to the annex/ glossary: Embodied energy: Embodied energy is the sum of all the energy required to produce any goods or services, considered as if that energy was incorporated or 'embodied' in the product itself. Ä5 DWARS 183 Insert from line 182 to 183: Accepted by the CAS (Dutch Young already been implemented in several places. We also Greens) support cities who are putting restrictions on short-term tourist lets that drive up rental prices. The geographic side of public housing in Europe is currently based on the economic value of houses. This results in segregation between rich and poor and thus also between ethnic groups. We counter this on a policy basis.

Ä13 GRÜNE 196 Insert from line 195 to 196: Our general aim is a fair Accepted by the CAS JUGEND housing market without Housing First* that provide homeless people with housing excessive costs for tenants without preconditions, seeing this as the first step and buyers and where towards integration. Our general aim is that there should everyone can afford a place to be no more private profits made with housing and that live. Over the long term, there housing companies are de-privatised. should be serious consideration given to deprivatising the housing market. Ä8 DWARS 242 Insert from line 241 to 243: Accepted by the CAS (Dutch Young consumption of heavily processed food, and promoting Greens) sport are all key actions to prevent severe chronic disease. A healthy lifestyle should be affordable for everyone. Therefore, fruit and vegetables should be cheaper and unhealthy products should be increased in price. Prevention policies on smoking and drinking should also be put in place, for example through information campaigns, Ä9 DWARS 242 Insert from line 241 to 243: Accepted by the CAS (Dutch Young consumption of heavily processed food, and promoting Greens) sport are all key actions to prevent severe chronic disease. Sports are important for social contact and should not only be promoted, but also be accessible for all. Therefore, financial support should be given when necessary. Prevention policies on smoking and drinking should also be put in place, for example through information campaigns,

Ä1 DWARS 244 Insert from line 243 to 245: Accepted by the CAS (Dutch Young should also be put in place, for example through Greens) information campaigns, taxation, the regulation of sales, and bans on advertising. Smoking should be banned in public places where it is clearly a nuisance to people's health. FYEG supports a harm-reduction approach through prevention programmes within drug policy and the

Ä2 DWARS 244 Insert from line 243 to 245: should also be put in place, for Accepted by the CAS (Dutch example through information Young should also be put in place, for example through campaigns, taxation, the Greens) information campaigns, taxation, the regulation of sales, regulation of sales, and bans on and bans on advertising. Separate shops are being advertising. FYEG encourages created for alcohol and tobacco. FYEG supports a harm- countries to create separate reduction approach through prevention programmes shops for alcohol and tobacco. within drug policy and the FYEG supports a harm-reduction approach through prevention programmes within drug policy and the Ä17 Grøn 261 From line 260 to 262: Ungdom Amendment 6 vs. Individuals’ well-being, dignity, and wishes should be fully Amendment 17 respected in the healthcare system. We fight for improving Amendment 6: 29 palliative care* and for allowing people to choose the way Amendment 17: 9 they diepalliative care should be improved. NO COMPROMISE Abstain: 6

Ä6 Grön 262 From line 261 to 262: Amendment 6 vs original Ungdom text: healthcare system. We fight for improving palliative care* Yes:29 and for allowing people to choose the wayhow and when Abstain:9 they die. No:8 NO COMPROMISE PP2-VI: FYEG Political Platform – Europe in the World

Sign Proposer Lin Change e Compromise Final CAS Outcome Ä11 Jong 74 Insert from line 73 to 74: Accepted by the CAS Groen, écoloj, be rethought and global economic institutions need to be After line 74: DWARS, reformed to effectively address the situation of formerly déi jonk colonised countries. FYEG supports the right to self- gréng determination for peoples. The Feminist foreign policy should include the promotion of the European Union should promote the right to self-determination for peoples. The European Union right to self-determination for should promote the right to self-determination for peoples, peoples, in adherence to in adherence to international law and states’ territories, and international law and states’ only if this can lead to an improvement of the human rights territories, and with the prospect of situation and democracy for its citizens. improving the human rights situation and democracy. Ä2 Scottish 98 From line 97 to 103: Accepted by the CAS Young Human beings, not state security, must Greens Human beings, not state security, must be at the heart of all be at the heart of all security efforts. security efforts. When it comes to conflict response, When it comes to conflict, humanitarian action, dialogue, and sanctions must be humanitarian action and dialogue prioritised over militarised intervention. Within international must be prioritised over militarised organisations dealing with security, the EU must actively intervention. Imposing sanctions has fight for solutions built on the principles of human security. precedent over militarized Within the European Union, we must put an end to the intervention as well, yet sanctions unanimity requirement to impose international economic must be targeted and do no harm to sanctions. and dialogue, must be prioritised over the overall population. Within militarised intervention. Within international organisations international organisations dealing dealing with security, the EU must actively fight for with security, the EU must actively solutions built on the principles of human security. fight for solutions built on the principles of human security. Ä6 Grön 103 Insert from line 102 to 103: Accepted by the CAS Ungdom put an end to the unanimity requirement to impose international economic sanctions. However, we recognise that in certain situations dialogue is not enough. When genocide or other horrific human rights abuses are occuring, or unprovoked crimes of aggression occur and mediation has proven unsuccessful, we through the EU need to be able to forcefully and militarily respond to protect human life and security. To this end, we support the development of rapidly deployable and interoperable EU military forces that are able to engage in peace enforcement and civilian protection, such as the EUFOR Crisis Response Operations Core, so long as they are truly used for this purpose and not as an instrument of economic or national interests.

Ä20 Swiss 104 From line 104 to 107: Accepted by the CAS Young Greens Through the production and export of arms, Europe isEuropean States are fuelling conflicts across the world. We demand the end of arms exports. In line with the principle of human security, we also call on EuropeEuropean States and the EU to increase efforts to make nuclear weapons illegal under international law and join the Treaty on the Prohibition

Ä1 DWARS 109 Insert after line 109: (Dutch Young NATO does not work in its current form. Mandatory defense Greens) spending of 2% of GDP does not contribute to a safer world. NATO should be transformed into a democratic treaty organization. WITHDRAWN WITHDRAWN Ä3 Scottish 109 Insert after line 109: Young Greens We believe that structures such as NATO go against the fundamental aim of European construction that is to spread peace. By its historical purpose, narrow militaristic outlook and fundamentally undemocratic structures, it should not be a model for the future. We therefore think that NATO must be dismantled. WITHDRAWN WITHDRAWN

Ä7 Scottish 109 Insert after line 109: UPDATED AMENDMENT, latest Young version: We support all Stateless Greens We support the recognition of a Palestinian state, affording Peoples subjected to oppression by full rights and duties under the United Nations, the other states. We highlight the International Court of Justice and international treaties, as importance of supporting their fight for a step towards fairly and freely agreed self-determination freedom and recognition, and call for for all peoples of historic Palestine. We call for the international treaties to be respected in implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions 242 context of colonizing or apartheid and 338 which calls on Israel to cease all military activities regimes, only as defined by the Rome against Palestinian civilian populations and to withdraw to Statute of the International Criminal recognised pre-1967 borders as a precursor to any Court. Military activities, as well as negotiations towards a final settlement. other forms of subjugation, must be put to an end under the mandate of international organisations such as the United Nations Security Council, or the International Court of Justice. Recognition of new borders for these Peoples needs to be respected by all parties in order to include them as a Yes:41 rightful member of the international No:0 community. Abstain:6 Ä12 Jong 111 From line 111 to 115: (with Groen, draw DWARS, We believe in the unrestricted right to travel and migrate for n) déi jonk education, economic, security, freedom, peace, climate, gréng and other reasons. Freedom of movement should be considered a human right. Your freedom and opportunities should not depend on where you or your parents were born or your ability to acquire a certain nationality. We believe in the unrestricted right of people to travel and migrate wherever they desire to do so. We are also conscious of the root causes of forced migration, especially from the Global South: famine, war, climate change, exploitation, and all kinds of persecution (cultural, religious, political…). WITHDRAWN Ä13 Jong 111 From line 111 to 115: Accepted by the CAS Groen, DWARS, We believe in the unrestricted right of people to travel and A 13+ A14 - After line 115, we begin déi jonk migrate for education, economic, security, freedom, peace, with a new paragraph: gréng climatewherever they desire to do so. We are also conscious of the root causes of forced migration, At the same time, we are also especially from the Global South: famine, war, climate conscious of the root causes of forced change, exploitation, and other reasonsall kinds of migration, especially from countries in persecution (cultural, religious, political…). which people are affected by famine, war, climate change, exploitation, and various kinds of persecution (ethnic, Freedom of movement should be considered a human cultural, religious, political, ...). You right. Your freedom and opportunities should not depend should not be forced to look for better on where you or your parents were born or your ability to and safer conditions in other countries acquire a certain nationality. At the same time, you should because your situation is deteriorating not be forced to look for better and safer conditions in to the point where your life and that of other countries because your situation is deteriorating to your loved ones are put in grave the point where your life and that of your loved ones are danger. Furthermore, sustainable put in grave danger. development cooperation is not only giving aid to those who need them. Ä14 Jong 115 Insert from line 115 to 116: Europe should be proactive in rooting Groen, out the causes of forced migration, DWARS, Sustainable development cooperation is not only giving aid especially when originating from déi jonk to those who need them. Europe should be proactive in European actor's actions, and ensuring gréng rooting out the causes of forced migration and ensuring human security (cf Feminist Foreign human security (see Feminist foreign policy). Policy) Ä25 Swiss 117 Delete from line 116 to 120: WITHDRAWN WITHDRAWN Young Greens Europe must become a safe haven for people seeking refuge. Illegal pushbacks* of migrants and refugees must stop, and the humane treatment of migrants and refugees upon and after their arrival ensured, in particular access to sufficient food, drinkable water, and healthcare. The housing of migrants and refugees in mass camps with poor living conditions must end, and dignified

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Human rights activists who organise voluntary sea rescue operations in the Mediterranean have been charged with heinous crimes. Assisting migrants and refugees should not be criminalised. The externalisation of border management,

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Europe does not have a migrant"migrant or refugee crisiscrisis", Europe has a militarisation of migration and border policies crisis. FYEG is unequivocally against “Fortress Europe”. The militarisation of border management, including through Frontex*, has turned Europe into a fortress, causing the death of thousands of migrantsrefugees every year. We demand the abolition of Frontex. Ä5 Scottish 119 From line 118 to 120: Accepted by the CAS Young Greens refugees upon and after their arrival ensured, in particular access to sufficient food, drinkableclean and safe water, and healthcare. The housing of migrants and refugees in mass camps with poor living conditions must end, and dignified

Ä21 Swiss 119 From line 118 to 120: Accepted by the CAS Young Greens refugees upon and after their arrival ensured, in particular access to sufficient food, drinkabledrinking water, and healthcare. The housing of migrants and refugees in mass camps with poor living conditions must end, and dignified

Ä15 Jong 121 Insert from line 120 to 121: Accepted by the CAS Groen, écoloj, refugees in mass camps with poor living conditions must DWARS, end, and dignified housing should be offered.Member déi jonk states and local governments should strive to provide gréng secure small-scale housing which will serve as a springboard for migrants and their families to be able to rent in the private housing market in the medium and long- term. In housing refugees, member states and local governments should also put the particular sensitivities into consideration including, but not limited to, unaccompanied minors, LGBTQ+ migrants, and migrants with disabilities. Ä22 Swiss 121 From line 120 to 121: Accepted by the CAS Young Greens refugees in mass camps with poor living conditions must end, and dignified housing shouldmust be offeredprovided immediately.

Ä23 Swiss 123 From line 122 to 125: 116-120 remain as original Accepted by the CAS Young “Human rights activists who organise Greens Human rights activists who organise voluntary sea rescue voluntary sea rescue operations in the operations in the Mediterranean have been charged with Mediterranean have been charged with heinous crimes. Assisting migrants andSaving refugees heinous crimes. Assisting migrants and should notfrom distress is regulated in international refugees should not be criminalised. admirality law. Criminalising and hassling private Humans have always been migrating organisations and commercial ships which do so is a and will always migrate. Europe should breach of international law and must be support migration, facilitate secure criminalisedprosecuted. The externalisation of border travel for all migrants, especially management, through agreements such as the ones with refugees and asylum seekers, and the Turkish government and the Libyan make sure that all people are saved when in distress, as regulated in international admirality law. Criminalising and hassling private organisations and commercial ships which do so is a breach of international law and must be prosecuted. The European States' and the EU's externalisation of border management, through agreements such as the ones with the Turkish government and the Libyan authorities and militias, has further amplified the violations of human rights at the borders of the EU. This must end immediately.” Ä24 Swiss 126 From line 125 to 127: Within A25 Compromise Accepted by the CAS Young Greens through agreements such as the ones with the Turkish government and the Libyan authorities and militias, has further amplified the violations of human rights at the borders of the EU. This should be endedmust end immediately.

Ä16 Jong 130 Insert from line 129 to 130: Accepted by the CAS Groen, écoloj, migration. We demand humanitarian and resettlement DWARS, visas, allowing refugees to come to Europe déi jonk safely.Administrative procedures to obtain these visas gréng should be free of charge for applicants at the point of service.

A17 Jong 131 From line 131 to 134: We need a common European Accepted by the CAS Groen, asylum policy based on the déi jonk The Dublin system* as we now know it should be principles of solidarity with migrants, gréng abolishedreplaced with a fairer migration system. Refugees asylum-seekers, and refugees. The should be able to effectively register for asylum, have Dublin system* as we now know it access to asylum procedures, and be able to request should be replaced. Refugees and asylum not in the country of arrival but in the country of asylum seekers already in the EU their choice. We need a common European asylum policy should be able to effectively register based on the principles of solidarity. In order to achieve for asylum, have access to asylum this, member states who are of better financial standing procedures, and be able to request should take more responsibility in taking more and better asylum not in the member state of care of refugees, in order to relieve pressure on border arrival but in the one of their choice. countries. In relocating refugees, member states and local A common system of EU governments should also put the particular sensitivities procedures, requirements, and into consideration including, but not limited to, checks must be implemented, with unaccompanied minors, LGBTQ+ migrants, and migrants clear time frames, in order to relieve with disabilities. pressure on the individual. We need a common European asylum policy based on the principles of solidarity. a common European asylum policy based on the principles of solidarity. Ä4 DWARS 132 From line 131 to 134: Additionally, all member states, (Dutch particularly those who are of better Young The Dublin system* should be abolished. Refugees should financial standing, must welcome Greens) be able to effectively register for asylum, have access to more refugees, in order to relieve asylum procedures, and should be able to request asylum pressure on border countries. In not in the country of arrival but individed equally among welcoming refugees, member states the country of their choiceEU-member states. We need a and local governments should also common European asylum policy based on the principles put particular sensitivities into of solidarity. consideration including, but not limited to, unaccompanied minors, LGBTQ+ migrants, and migrants with disabilities Ä18 Jong 139 From line 138 to 139: We demand the abolition of Frontex Accepted by the CAS Groen, and the reallocation of its budget DWARS, has turned Europe into a fortress, causing the death of and resources towards policy and déi jonk thousands of migrants every year. We demand the abolition appropriate institutions based on the gréng There should be a rethink of FrontexFrontex’ purpose: human security framework. Their people watching over our external borders should cease main objective is to create political, pushbacks of refugees and migrants and instead step in economic, social, cultural, and and help NGOs who work day and night to prevent another environmental conditions in which tragic loss of life. peoples' vital rights and freedoms are secure. Ä26 Swiss 190 Insert from line 189 to 191: "FYEG stands for global justice. Accepted by the CAS Young Global justice entails a rethinking of Greens 1%. This amount must be fully spent on improving the how we conduct both development situation of people in poverty-stricken countries capacity and trade. The EU should reserve 1% building in local and regional communities. It should of its GDP for development neither end up with European companies that receive this cooperation and should advocate for as a covert subsidy, nor be spent to prevent migration to raising the OECD* standard to 1%. This amount must be fully spent on improving the situation of people in poverty-stricken countries, providing local aid groups, communities or relevant authorities with funds and support to develop initiatives which fit their own priorities, in respect of good governance. It should neither end up with European companies that receive this as a covert subsidy, nor be spent to prevent migration to Europe." Ä27 Swiss 192 From line 191 to 194: Accepted by the CAS Young Greens that receive this as a covert subsidy, nor be spent to prevent migration to Europe. The EU must review how it and its Member States must fundamentally re-design their approach to trade agreements and finance development in order to fully comply with highest fair trade and environmental standards.. Its development banks believe in outdated economic models that result in accumulated debt and large corporations stunting the Ä8 Grön 203 Insert from line 202 to 203: Withdrawn Ungdom development by them. Fair trade must respect the interests of formerly colonised countries and must not counter the objectives of development policies. We recognise the special position of former European colonies that are part of the African, Carribean and Pacific* group of states, who even after their independence the EU has continued to exploit and hinder their development through ‘preferential’ trade agreements under the Lomé and Cotonou trade regimes. EU trade policy, even now after the expiry of the WTO waiver on such agreements, must work not to further exploit these states but rather through debt forgiveness, semi-unconditional market access similar to the Everything But Arms* programme and targeted development aid correct our historical mistakes and crimes.

Ä28 Swiss 206 From line 205 to 207: Withdrawn Young Greens for regulatory due diligence and transparency in supply chains to prevent environmental harm and to ensure social rights. European companies should be able tomust be sanctioned in the EUheld accountable for their actions through their country of domicile for breaches committed in third countries or through suppliers globally. Ä19 Jong 207 Insert from line 206 to 207: European companies should must Accepted by the CAS Groen, be able to be sanctioned held écoloj, environmental harm and to ensure social rights. European responsible in European States and DWARS, companies should be able to be sanctioned in the EU for the EU for breaches committed in déi jonk breaches committed in third countries.A human rights due third countries. A human rights due gréng diligence (HRDD) legislation, legally referring to all human diligence (HRDD) legislation, legally rights, should apply to all business relations of all companies who are making use of the EU’s single market referring to all human rights, should (with specific considerations for SMEs) to ensure that the apply to all business relations of all entire supply chain is being looked at. We believe that companies who are making use of HRDD legislation should at least cover, but not be limited the EU’s single market (with specific to, severe human rights violations; and their enforcement considerations for SMEs) to ensure should be uniform across the European Union. that the entire supply chain is being looked at. We believe that HRDD legislation must at least cover, but not be limited to, severe human rights violations, and their enforcement must be uniform across the European Union. Ä9 Grön 210 Insert after line 210: X. A Green European Neighbourhood Yes: 33 Ungdom Policy No:8 X. A Green European Neighbourhood Policy Abstain:6 Expansion of the European Union is not an end in and of The European Union will not become itself. Guaranteeing democracy, fair economies, rule of law stronger by closing itself off from and respect for human rights is. Through the European others. Through the European Neighbourhood Policy* the EU has since its inception tried Neighbourhood Policy* the EU has and failed to do ensure this for states bordering the since its inception tried and failed to mediterreanean and those states to East of the Union. EU guarantee democracy, human rights, membership should be open to all European countries that fair economies and rule of law for are not yet or no longer members of the EU and have met states bordering the Mediterranean sufficient criteria such as harmonisation of law and respect and to the East of the Union. for said rights, as Ukraine and Georgia are on track to do. For non-European states, the entire policy needs an Though the expansion of the EU is overhaul with enhanced conditionality, greater focus and not an end in itself, EU membership rewards for progress on fundamental rights, and should be open to all European cooperation on environmental and climate issues. These countries that are not yet or no rewards should include guaranteeing visa-free travel and longer members of the EU. We participation in key programmes such as Erasmus+*, but support the accession of countries also market access and equivalence decisions. who express the wish to join the EU if they meet human rights, We support a revitalisation of the Union for the democratic, and rule of law criteria. Mediterreanean, as a true part of the European Neighbourhood Policy and not simply an element of any The European Union should develop one member state’s foreign policy. It can serve as a basis and maintain strong cooperation for shared green development and prosperity across our with neighbouring countries who are mare nostrum, in line with the Sahara solar plan that it was not members of the EU, including by created for. This can only happen through increased guaranteeing visa-free travel and funding and support from the EU and its member states. participation in key programmes We also see its value as a space for deconfliction in such as Erasmus+*. For non- conflicts that are still not resolved, such as between European states, the entire policy Cyprus-Turkey, Israel-Palestine, and in the Western Sahara. needs an overhaul with enhanced conditionality, greater focus and The European Neighbourhood Policy can no longer simply rewards for progress on fundamental be a copy of accession policy for those states who neither rights, and cooperation on want nor can have accession, and the states that are a part environmental and climate issues. Ä10 Grön 210 Insert after line 210: Ä7-PP2 becomes: Accepted by the CAS Ungdom "We call for deepened European X. A Green European Defence Policy defence cooperation and in the long As Greens, we are fundamentally committed to pacifism: term the development of further the use or threat of military force is abhorrent, and should interoperability between EU member be avoided wherever possible. However, we are not so states armies" naive as to believe defence policy and militaries are not necessary. In a world of increasing tensions, Europe must (Ä1/Ä3-PP6 (NATO) are withdrawn) be defended, and we support a common European defence policy in order to defend it. Ä10-PP6 becomes the following, and is moved to the end of Peace and NATO*, through linking us to the increasingly unstable Security (line 109) in Europe in the United States, is a relic of the Cold War that has served its world: purpose and should be dissolved, with elements being integrated into EU military structures. Instead, we support The climate crisis will only bring the creation of new European defence architecture that more meteorological and provides the function of territorial defence. Every euro humanitarian disasters, which can spent on defence is one that is not spent on resolving the be deadly, create problems for the climate crisis or development aid, and therefore we support delivery of essential services and pooling military capacities where feasible to reduce costs risk destroying critical and provide a cheaper, but still adequate level of defence infrastructure. In times of peace we and defence industrial base. support the training and use of military forces for disaster response Nuclear weapons have no role in this defence policy. Any and preparedness, both within suggestion that the French nuclear deterrent should be Europe and outside of it, in strict Europeanised goes against so many of our fundamental accordance with international law values, and this cannot happen. Instead, France and the UK and solely under mandate. should be encouraged to disarm in the medium term, US nuclear weapons should have no place on European soil, and in the short term all European nuclear weapons states should be required to adopt a policy of no-first use at the very least.

The climate crisis will only bring more natural disasters and humanitarian disasters, which can be deadly, create problems for the delivery of essential services and risk PP2-VII: FYEG Political Platform – Glossary

Sig Propos Lin Change n er e CAS 6 Outcome Final CAS Outcome Ä1 Grön 50 Insert from line 500 to 501: Ungdo 1 m 185. Zoonotic diseases: Any infection or disease that is transmitted to humans from animals.

x. Kessler syndrome is the potential catastrophe where space debris collides with other space debris which collides with other space debris in a cascade effect, leading to space being inaccessible due to the amount of debris. Relates to A1 - chapter 4 WITHDRAWN Ä2 Grön 50 Insert from line 500 to 501: Insert from line 500 to 501: Ungdo 1 m 185. Zoonotic diseases: Any infection or 185. Zoonotic diseases: Any infection or disease that is disease that is transmitted to humans from transmitted to humans from animals. animals. X, The European Neighbourhood Policy is the structure X, The European Neighbourhood Policy is the that governs the EU’s relations with states in its structure that governs the EU’s relations with immediate neighbourhood. states in its immediate neighbourhood. X. The Union for the Mediterreanean is an organisation X. The Union for the Mediterreanean is an jointly chaired by the EU and Jordan that exists to organisation jointly chaired by the EU and further cross-mediterreanean cooperation and consists Jordan that exists to further cross- of all EU member states and all states in the mediterreanean cooperation and consists of mediterreanean region. all EU member states and all states in the Adopted as vote on mediterreanean region. Chapter 6 A9 Passes. Ä3 Grön 50 Insert from line 500 to 501: Ungdo 1 m 185. Zoonotic diseases: Any infection or disease that is transmitted to humans from animals.

X. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) exists to unify the command structures of the militaries that are a part of it and provide territorial defence to Europe by the United States. Relates to A10 in Chapter 5 WITHDRAWN Ä4 GRÜNE 10 From line 10 to 12: JUGEN D 4. Antisemitism: A certain perception of Jews as a religious, ethnic, or racial group, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews or discrimination against them. 4.Antisemitism: We follow the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance in their working definition: “Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious Vote result: facilities.“ No: 26 Yes: 11 Jong Groen, Scottish YG, LJE, EC Object - GO TO VOTE Abstain: 8 x. The organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States is a group of countries supported by the EU and defined by their status as former European colonies that receive preferential trade with the EU.

x. The Everything But Arms programme provides Grön duty- and quota-free market access to Least Ungdo 50 Developed Countries to the EU single market for Ä5 m 0 all goods except armaments. Related to A8 in Chapter 5, withdrawn WITHDRAWN

1. Introduction

Dear attendee of FYEG General Assembly,

You are about to enter the most amazing spaceship in the universe of the Federation - the General Assembly (GA). It has many secret miracles, hidden forces, special effects and happy people. We make waves - Green waves.

In order to make this whole world, taking place online this year, understandable to you, this short reader will guide you through the basic processes, laws and principles of the Federation. So sit back and enjoy reading through these tips and tricks for FYEG’s General first ever online General Assembly.

Short Introduction of FYEG

FYEG is the European umbrella organisation for young Green organisations from all over the continent, from Azerbaijan to Ireland and from Cyprus to Norway. Our 36 member organisations are youth wings of Green parties and Green youth organisations. In addition, we are also the independent, official youth wing of the European Green Party (EGP).

The basis of the activities of FYEG is our political work on European level, in the European political space. This is not limited to lobbying inside the European Parliament, although EU institutions are an important part of that work. FYEG is also involved on the streets, running campaigns together with its Member Organisations (MOs) and movements. At the same time, it is lifting topics and relevant questions from the local organisations, supporting them and spreading them throughout the network.

Short Introduction to the General Assembly

The General Assembly (GA) is the highest decision-making body of FYEG. It takes place every year in a different place in Europe. This year, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the General Assembly will take place online, with remote participation of its delegates and observers. The GA is the occasion to reflect on our work, elect our leadership and decide on our future plans and on common political positions.

All the information on the 2021 General Assembly can be found here: https://fyeg.org/GA21

The General Assembly (GA) has several roles. • The GA approves or rejects the accounts of the previous year (the financial report) and takes note of the activity report and reports by the Executive Committee, the Secretary General, the Advisory Committee, the Financial Control Committee, as well as the Working Groups. The reports can be found here: https://fyeg.org/GA21/documents • The GA amends, approves or rejects and the activity plan and budget plan for the upcoming years presented by the outgoing Executive Committee. The plans can be found here: https://fyeg.org/GA21/documents • The GA amends, adopts or rejects political resolutions, the statutes and the IRPs. Amendment tool can be reached here: https://amend.fyeg.org/web/ • This General Assembly will amend, adopt or reject a new Political Platform. The Draft Political Platform and the amendments can be found here: https://amend.fyeg.org • The GA accepts, rejects, suspends or excludes Candidate, Observer and Full Member Organisations. The candidacies can be found here: https://fyeg.org/GA21/candidacies • It elects the Executive Committee, the Secretary General, the Advisory Committee, the Financial Control Committee and the Editorial Board of the Ecosprinter. The candidacies can be found here: https://fyeg.org/GA21/candidacies • The GA is presided over by a body called the Presidency.

You can also watch the video clip “Introduction to First Time Delegates”

Access Passcode: FYEG4GAsRfun! 2. Programme

Pre-GA

CEST Zoom Link for Pre-GA (Brussels Time) Observers Wednesday Compromise Amendment Session I [Link] 2 June 18:00 - 20:00 Thursday Compromise Amendment Session II [Link] 3 June 18:00 - 20:00 Friday Compromise Amendment Session III [Link] 4 June 09:30-11:00

Day 1 - Friday 4 June

CEST Zoom Link for Day 1 - Friday 4 June (Brussels Time) Observers 09:30 - 11:00 Compromise Amendment Session III [Link] 11:00 - 11:15 Break 11:15 - 12:30 Compromise Amendment Session IV [Link] 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch Break 13:30 - 16:00 Welcome and Formalities • Practical/technical info/test vote (remote participation) • Words by FYEG spokespersons • Establishing the quorum • Validation of the Presidency by the GA • Adoption of Meeting Rules • Explaining Voting Procedures • Vote on allowing late-registered MOs • Albanian Young Greens Irish Young Greens • [Link] • Maltese Young Greens • Announcing Georgian Young Green Situation • Vote on reduction of MO fees • Swedish Young Greens • Adoption of the Minutes of the 2020 GA • Adoption of the Agenda of the GA • Ratification of adopted deadline for amendments, alternative amendments and emergency resolutions • Ratification of the extention of the deadline for candidates • Ratification of missing the DL of publishing candidates 16:00 - 16:30 Break 16:30 - 18:00 Reports • EC Report • Report on the Membership Status • Report on Exclusion of Bulgarian Young Greens • Report on Suspension of Hungarian Young Greens • Q&A • Activity Report • Financial Report [Link] • FCC Report • Sec-Gen Report • AC Report • Q&A • Working Groups Report • Ecosprinter Report • Q&A 18:00 - 19:30 Dinner Break 19:30 Greetings from EGP and Greens/EFA Streamed on 20:00 Public Webinar: Healthcare Not Warfare - It’s Time to Reframe Security Facebook Day 2 - Saturday 5 June

CEST Day 2 - Saturday 5 June Zoom Link for (Brussels Time) Observers 9.30 - 11:00 Compromise Amendment Session V [Link] 11:00 - 11:30 Break 11.30 - 12.00 Presentation of Plans and Discussions • Activity Plan • Q&A • Financial Plan • Q&A • Organisational Change Plan • Q&A [Link] 12.00 - 12.30 Introduction of applying organisations including Q+A • Youth Forum URA, Montenegro Presentation • EC recommendation • Georgian Young Greens • EC recommendation • Q&A 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch Break 13:30 - 14:30 Parallel Workshops • Workshop: Relations with the Parent Parties and Youth Wings Relations • Workshop: Mental Health Mental Health

14:30 - 14:45 Break 14:45 - 16:15 Introduction of candidates including Q&A • Secretary General • Recommendation of Selection Committee - • Spokespersons • Treasurer [Link] • Executive Committee • Ecosprinter Editorial Board • Financial Control and Advisory Committee • Q&A 16:15 - 16:30 Break 16:30 - 19:00 Compromise Amendment Session VI [Link] 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner 20:00 - 22:00 Compromise Amendment Session VII (if necessary) or Party Link will be shared on the day of the event Day 3 - Sunday 6 June

CEST Day 3 - Sunday 6 June Zoom Link for (Brussels Time) Observers 9:30 - 10:00 Pre-voting discussion Delegates • Executive Committee Only • Member Organisations 10:00 - 10:30 Reminder of voting procedures and test-votes 10:30 - 12:30 Elections and voting session I

Elections • Sec-Gen • Spokes • EC • EEB • FCAC • Candidate MO

Vote • Plans • Amendments to IRPs • Amendments to Statutes 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch Break [Link] 13:30 - 15:30 Elections and voting session II Continuation of voting session 15:30 - 16:00 Break 16:00 - 17:30 Elections and voting session III Continuation of voting session 17:30 - 17:45 Break 17:45 - 18:45 Elections and voting session IV Continuation of voting session 18:45 - 19:00 Break 19:00 - 20:00 Goodbye ceremony • AC vote • Bye to outgoing EC • Closing Speech by the New spokespersons and EC

Since this year’s General Assembly is taking place online, delegates and observers from Member Organisations are taking part remotely. The programme of the General Assembly will be facilitated online using Zoom and streamed on Facebook in part.

Delegates that are registered by their Member Organisations will receive separate emails with information on how to access the various portions of the program for the GA.

Observers of the GA can use the active links listed below to access the Zoom call for various programs of the GA with the exception of the Welcome Words and Public Webinar - Reframing Security which will be streamed directly to FYEG’s Facebook page. All participants can follow the stream there and ask questions for speakers if they have them.

For the Parallel Workshops on Saturday, and the Party Stream on Saturday, the link for participants will be shared on the day of the event.

The General Assembly discusses sensitive and strategic information for the young Green movement. For security reasons, we ask that you DO NOT share any of the links listed below with others or circulate this document. If you know someone having technical difficulties regarding the GA, please contact [email protected] and we will try to solve the issue.

Be aware that all the times listed in the programme are CEST (Brussels time) 3. Meeting Rules

These meeting rules regulate the formal sessions of the General Assembly. The goal of these meeting rules is to make sure that all participants have as similar an understanding of the formalities of the General Assembly as possible. If you have any questions or if you are unsure what any section means, please ask, as someone else likely has the same question.

General behaviour

» The General Assembly is to be a space where everybody feels safe, and has an equal opportunity to be heard. The safe space policy still applies in online spaces, and can be found in Annex 4 to the internal rules of procedure. If at any point you feel unsafe or as though another delegate or observer is hindering your participation, get in touch with our awareness persons, Stefanie De Bock (she/ her) and Giulio Tolu (They/He) via [email protected] and [email protected].

» The presidency can ban a participant for misconduct for the remainder of a session. This decision can be overruled by a simple majority. This ban might only cover speaking, but may include removal from the video conferencing software.

Voting, majorities and quorum

» Voting rules and majorities are defined in theInternal Rules of Procedure §3.

» For the purposes of quorum as defined in the Internal Rules of Procedure §2.1.1, paragraph two, “present” is defined as being in the video conferencing software.

»The quorum will be checked by the FYEG Secretariat at the beginning of the session by who is “present” in the video conferencing software.

The presidency can check the quorum at any moment during the GA.

Meeting rules and the agenda

» The meeting rules are adopted with a simple majority at the beginning of the first day of the General Assembly.

» The agenda is adopted with a simple majority on the first day of the General Assembly.

» The meeting rules and the agenda can be changed with a 2/3 majority.

» Proposed changes to the meeting rules have to be presented in written (electronic or physical) form to the presidency by emailing [email protected]

Amendment sessions (CAS)

» The goal of the amendment sessions is to try and find compromises on amendments, so that documents have a higher chance of being adopted. It is therefore important that those who have proposed either amendments or documents that can be amended attend.

» Everyone who has speaking rights at the General Assembly and observers can attend the compromise amendment session, and it’s advised that all delegates with voting rights do so.

» The Secretariat will get in touch with the MO or body that proposed the amendment before the CAS sessions. If there are multiple amendments on the same line, a compromise among the MOs will be sought. If there are standalone amendments, the PPC may prepare proposals of compromises only to ensure consistency in the text or improve the wording, before the CAS.

» Compromises on the new Political Platform will be made between the MOs with guidance from the Political Platform Committee. The Political Platform Committee will not provide a pro or con argument to the said compromise but they will provide a context for the discussions. The Political Platform Committee, the Presidency, the Executive Committee may propose wordings for compromises based on the positions of respective MOs.

» If a compromise is reached and there are no MOs or bodies objecting, with the call of the Presidency the compromise will be adopted and added to the original document. If there is no clear consensus, the amendment will go to a vote.

» When a consensus can’t be reached, amendments will be put to vote. Proposed compromises can also be put to a vote. When there are several incompatible amendments on the same text, amendments are first voted against each other before being voted against the original text. Amendments are voted at by simple majority.

» It is advised to include other interested MOs in this compromise process so as to further broaden consensus.

» Adopted compromises may be disputed by a third party, and will then be subject to a vote during the voting session at the GA.

» All proposals for compromises have to be shared with delegates.

» During the CAS sessions, the Political Platform Committee members will have one speaking right, at the beginning of each amendment to provide context to the debate. The Political Platform Committee will not engage in pro or con debates or actively debate the MOs or other bodies.

» Alternative amendments to Amendments to existing documents such as the internal rules of procedure if submitted on time per the IRPs may be discussed and compromised upon during amendments sessions. Compromises on Amendments to existing documents are made between the MO or body that proposed the original amendment and the MO or body that proposed the alternative amendment. An amendment to an existing document cannot be deemed to be adopted during a compromise session.

Debates

» At the beginning of a debate, the presidency will inform the delegates of the format for the debate and will create a speakers list based on the number of people that want to participate in the debate.

» Only speakers that have been noted on a speakers list may speak during a debate. This is regulated by the presidency.

» The presidency can make changes to the speakers list to account for gender balance or to include new speakers.

» The only exceptions to the speakers list are technical points. If someone has a technical point, they must signal the presidency and will be given the floor after the current speaker.

Types of debate

» Pro-Con: The debate is organised by an alternation of speakers for and against the resolution or amendment being discussed. Time is monitored by the presidency to ensure that overall the ‘pro’ and ‘con’ sides are both allocated equal numbers of speakers.

» Open debate: The debate is open to speakers wishing to speak for or against the resolution or amendment being discussed, as well as for contributions that are neither opposed nor in favour.

Speaking time

» All registered delegates and all members of FYEG bodies have the right to speak. Observers and others present may be invited to speak by a delegate, EC member, or Presidency member. The presidency should be informed ahead.

» The speaking time for debates is proposed by the presidency at the beginning of every debate based on the content of the debate and the time assigned for the current session in the agenda.

» Speakers will be warned when the speaking time is almost up, and may be spoken over or muted by the presidency if they go significantly over their allocated time.

» The presidency can change the assigned speaking time based on the time left of the session to better fit the agenda. See §2.9.

» The General Assembly can overrule (with a simple majority) the presidency’s proposals for speaking time. In such a case, the presidency will propose changes to the agenda based on the new length of a session. This might include cutting breaks.

Extra Technical Rules for Online General Assemby

Plenary sessions will take place on Zoom. The links to the Webinar will be shared by e-mail.

The official delegates of the Observer, Candidate and Full Member Organisation will be registered as panelists (with videos) and others as participants. This means: • Delegates will be able to turn on their video and microphone on their own • Observers will not be able to turn their video or microphone on, unless the presidency grants them the right. Check the speaking rules for more information • All delegates are asked to mute themselves while not speaking • All delegates are invited to turn on their video while speaking, however, it is not required to have the camera on. • In order to ask for the floor the “raise hand” function of Zoom will be used • If someone drops off due to a technical issue while speaking, they will be added back to the speaker list • All the participants (delegates and observers) should write their full name as well as their organisation and their status in brackets while joining the webinar. For example: Özgecan Kara (FYEG Office) Jane Doe (Feminist Network - observer) John Doe (Name of the Member Organisation - delegate) • As a rule of thumb, when using the chat function, make sure you know who you are writing to.

Delegates and observers should be aware that the sessions will be recorded. Recordings include audio, video as well as messages in the chat. The chat logs will be deleted without opening. The audio and video recordings will be only used internally for the purpose of record keeping and supporting minute taking and will be deleted in line with GDPR rules.

Voting

All the votes will take place on the software Election Runner. The ballots are individual. Each voter in the election will be assigned a Voter ID (delegate’s last name) and Voter Key (private and individual). Think of them as a Username (Voter ID) & Password (Voter Key). When voting in your election, voters will need to enter their Voter ID & Key before accessing the ballot. The Voter ID and the Voter Key will be sent to your e-mail that you have provided in the registration.

If your organisation registered one delegate, your delegate will receive one ballot but their vote will have the weight of two votes. Meaning if you vote for YES it will be counted as two YES votes. If you would like to split your votes (meaning for example to vote YES and ABSTAIN) you need to provide the FYEG Secretariat two valid e-mails that you have access to. If this is the case please do so until Tuesday, 2 June 2021 17:00 CEST.

Once you receive your Voter ID and Voter Key via e-mail you can access the ballots via: • Using the link that you will receive in your e-mail • https://fyeg.electionrunner.com • Election Runner mobile application iOS and Android (search for Federation of Young European Greens)

Elections

Elections will be conducted through OpaVote Election ballots will be sent to the registered emails of delegates. If your organisation registered one delegate, your delegate will receive one ballot but their vote will have the weight of two votes. If you want to split your vote, you need to provide the FYEG Secretariat with two valid e-mails that you have access to. If this is the case please do so until Tuesday, 2 June 2021 17:00 CEST. Delegates will be given time to vote, and when all delegates have voted it will be calculated in accordance to the STV as defined in the IRPs. 4. Awareness People

FYEG is dedicated to providing a safe space for everyone as part of the international young Green movement. Due to the international nature of the movement, systemic challenges exist and it can appear in the form of discrimination, harassment and abuse. In addition to FYEG’s sexual harassment protocal that is followed at all of its events, The Executive Committee has designated an Awareness Group for anyone presenting allegations of physical, verbal or online sexual harassment.

The Awareness Team has the purpose of supporting people in case they suffer any form of discrimination or felt uncomfortable during their interactions within any FYEG structure, whether at conferences or during virtual engagement. It opposes to all forms of boundary violations, intimidation, humiliation, violence and discrimination through sexist, racist, confrontational, homophobic or transphobic acts and attitudes, not tolerating and acting against them.

If there is anything that you would like to address with the Awareness Team during the General Assembly, you can contact them through the contact information listed below and we will address the issue to the best of our ability, if needed, in conjunction with other FYEG bodies (Executive Committee, Office, Advisory Committee).

Stefanie De Bock (she/her) Email: [email protected] Phone: +32 493 52 48 68 Telegram: @stefaniedebock

Giulio Tolu (They/He) Email: [email protected] Phone: +35679374336 Telegram: @mina_tolu