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Extinction Rebellion Belgium @xrbelgium.bsky.social · 28d

Climate Youth Action – Friday 12th, 9:00 | Council of the EU ✊

We are joining forces with climate movements in Brussels.

We are calling EU ministers to keep the #climate pledges and not bow down to the far right, who sabotages our #future.

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Young European Greens @fyeg.org · Jun 4

Right now, 12 people are carrying the moral conscience of humanity on their shoulders. Their courage, compassion, and unwavering commitment to justice is impressive. They are not just speaking for themselves, they are speaking for all of us.

Break the siege.
Stop the genocide.

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Young European Greens @fyeg.org · Jun 4

We demand an immediate halt to Israeli piracy and state terrorism. We demand that the international community, especially the countries whose citizens are on board, guarantee the safety of the ship.

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Young European Greens @fyeg.org · Jun 4

In May of this year, another ship attempting the same mission was attacked by Israeli drones near Malta.

The activists on the Madleen have already faced threats, drone surveillance, and global pressure. We fear for their safety. Israel has shown it will target anyone, anywhere.

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Young European Greens @fyeg.org · Jun 4

The Gaza Strip has been under Israeli blockade since 2007. Activists have tried to break this blockade before: in 2010, the Mavi Marmara ship sent by the Gaza Freedom Flotilla was raided by Israeli soldiers. 10 activists were killed and dozens were injured.

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Young European Greens @fyeg.org · Jun 4

ALL EYES ON THE FREEDOM FLOTILLA!

This week, the Madleen has set sail to break the Gaza blockade, carrying humanitarian aid and a message of justice. On board are 12 brave activists, including Greta Thunberg and MEP Rima Hassan, risking their lives to challenge the illegal siege.

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Young European Greens @fyeg.org · Jun 3

Newly elected executive committee alert 💚

Our co-spokespeople are Anja Presnukhina, from Vihreät nuoret, and Andrej Zlatović, from Zelena Omladina Srbije!

The rest of the EC is made up of Vita Davydova (treasurer), Aislinn Hughes, Lena Zehne, Luca Guidi, Serdar Şengezer and Tom Tallieu 🌷

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European Greens @europeangreens.eu · May 26

Congratulations to the newly elected executive committee of @fyeg.org !

Their co-spokespersons for the next year are
🇫🇮 Anja Presnukhina, from Vihreat Nuoret and 🇷🇸 Andrej Zlatović, from Zelena Omladina

We wish them an amazing year ahead, fighting for social justice & the climate.

Co-spokespeople are Anja Presnukhina, from Vihreät nuoret (Finland), and Andrej Zlatović, from Zelena Omladina Srbije (Serbia) 😍

Treasurer is Vita Davydova from Dwars GroenLinkse Jongeren (The Netherlands) 🌷

The rest of the EC is made up of:
- Aislinn Hughes from Dwars GroenLinkse Jongeren (The Netherlands) 💚
- Lena Zehne from Grüne Jugend, Germany 💚
- Luca Guidi from Giovani Europeisti Verdi, Italy 💚
- Serdar Şengezer, Genç Yeşiller, Turkey 💚
- Tom Tallieu, Jeunes Écologistes, France 💚

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European Greens @europeangreens.eu · May 9

🇪🇺 The European project was, and still is, the greatest antidote to nationalism and tyranny that our continent ever created.
Never have we needed it more.

Now, it is our turn to resist and take this peace project further. Stronger, greener, more united and more democratic.

For Europe Day, let's build a Europe we want. A set of 12 emojis, representing the European flag stars on a blue background. The emojis are a dove, a rainbow, a farmer, a recycling icon, a wolf, a gay couple, a sunflower, a train, a leefy green, the sun, an artist, a cyclist.

Inside the twelve stars of the European flag, the text says: For a stronger, greener, more united and more democratic europe.

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Young European Greens @fyeg.org · May 8

We refuse to watch in silence while war crimes are committed in Palestine and in the Middle East. Culture IS political and Eurovision must choose accountability!

✉️ Email the EBU now and demand they remove Israel from the lineup.
📣 Share this post with your friends and amplify the call for justice.

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Young European Greens @fyeg.org · May 8

Eurovision claims to represent unity and peace. But how can that stand when Israel who is actively bombing, displacing, and starving Gazans, is welcomed on stage?

📥 Email the EBU:
fyeg.org/ban-israel-f...

Ban Israel from Eurovision — Young European Greens

Exclude Israel from Eurovision 2025 and reconsider its EBU membership immediately.

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Young European Greens @fyeg.org · May 8

‼️ACT NOW: hold Eurovision accountable‼️

Eurovision kicks off NEXT WEEK and Israel is still set to perform. We need your voice today! Join us in emailing the European Broadcasting Union to demand a ban on Israel’s participation ❌

➡️ fyeg.org/ban-israel-f...
#noculturewithoutjustice

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Young European Greens @fyeg.org · Apr 29

Today, we woke up to the news that our friend Cemre Nayır was arrested in Turkey, alongside 90 other activists accused of taking part in the organisation of illegal demonstrations.

The right to protest is not a crime.
It’s a cornerstone of a free society.

Read our joint statement with CDN here:

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Young European Greens @fyeg.org · Apr 29

We're managing skyrocketing living costs, crushing student debt, and unstable work conditions, all while being told we just need to “try harder.”

Our demands are pretty basic: fair pay we can live on, an end to unpaid labour, a real voice at work, and a future that puts people and the planet first.

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Young European Greens @fyeg.org · Apr 29

Over 50% of university students in Europe graduate with debt. Nothing says success more

... than a loan hanging over your head.

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Young European Greens @fyeg.org · Apr 29

2.8 million young people under 25 are unemployed in the EU. Talk about having financial stability

... in our dreams.

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Young European Greens @fyeg.org · Apr 29

Let's consider these things:

Housing prices in the EU rose on average by 48% in less than 10 years. Talk about living rent free

... in our parents places.

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Young European Greens @fyeg.org · Apr 29

If adulthood is a game, someone forgot to hand us the rulebook - or a livable wage. Being young in 2025 means fighting for sustainable jobs, affordable housing, and the chance to build a future without sacrificing our mental health.

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Young European Greens @fyeg.org · Apr 28

📥 Join us in demanding action, send an e-mail to your MEP! Let’s be the GOAT and speak up for those for those who cannot speak for themselves.

🦆 Act now: fyeg.org/animal-rights

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Young European Greens @fyeg.org · Apr 28

🐷 We need urgent change: stronger laws, better enforcement, and compassionate policies that put an end to cruelty. Every animal deserves to live free from unnecessary harm - and it’s our responsibility to make that a reality.

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Young European Greens @fyeg.org · Apr 28

🏭 Animal suffering is not just a moral issue - it’s a clear sign of policy failure. From factory farms to animal testing, millions of animals endure pain, fear, and neglect every single day. This is unacceptable.

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Young European Greens @fyeg.org · Apr 28

‼️NEW CAMPAIGN‼️

🐣 Animal suffering is policy failure.
That's why we’re supporting 10 animal rights groups in calling on Members of the European Parliament to sign a pledge destined to protecting animals.

There is no true social justice without justice for animals.
➡️ fyeg.org/animal-rights

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Young European Greens @fyeg.org · Apr 18

This ruling is deeply rooted in transphobia and misogyny. Weaponising feminism and attacking the rights of already discriminated-against communities is utterly wrong.

Trans women are women.
Trans women’s rights are women’s rights.

You are not alone.
You are loved.
This fight isn’t over.

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Young European Greens @fyeg.org · Apr 18

🏳️‍⚧️🫂 This week, in a ruling on the Equality Act, the UK Supreme Court defined women based on biological sex only. This means that trans women are excluded from protections and spaces meant for women under this law, even when they hold gender recognition certificates.

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Young European Greens @fyeg.org · Apr 17

And in telling Commissioner Roswall, in charge of the Environment, to defend our future 📣

Let's ensure that citizens, not greedy corporations, shape Europe's future! 🌼

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Jessika Roswall @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu · Apr 14

Come and join us for #EUGreenWeek 2025!

Between 3-5 of June we are gathering in Brussels 🇧🇪

Registrations are open. environment.ec.europa.eu/news/eu-gree...

EU Green Week 2025 conference – register now!

This year's theme is 'Circular solutions for a competitive EU', focusing on how Europe can shift to more circular and sustainable models.

environment.ec.europa.eu

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