My Priorities

As a Green European, my vision of Europe is that of a Europe that champions the greening of our economies, which will allow good new jobs to be created. That pursues social and generational justice and inclusive democracy. That protects its citizens and empowers them. That cherishes diversity and upholds the rule of law. That promotes international peace and the Sustainable Development Goals. We owe it to our children and we owe it to the world.

We want to renew the promise of Europe. We stand for the European project. We will work to push back against and isolate those who try to convert valid criticism of deficiencies and mistakes into an anti-European, extremist and xenophobic roll-back. We say no to a Europe of nationalisms. We consider the European unification process a great historical achievement. It benefits Europeans in multiple ways. But we will not rest on our laurels. Europe, our common home, is a dedication, a responsibility. Read more.

As a Green European, my vision of Europe is that of a Europe that champions the greening of our economies, which will allow good new jobs to be created. That pursues social and generational justice and inclusive democracy. That protects its citizens and empowers them. That cherishes diversity and upholds the rule of law. That promotes international peace and the Sustainable Development Goals. We owe it to our children and we owe it to the world. Read more.

As a Green European, my vision of Europe is that of a Europe that champions the greening of our economies, which will allow good new jobs to be created. That pursues social and generational justice and inclusive democracy. That protects its citizens and empowers them. That cherishes diversity and upholds the rule of law. That promotes international peace and the Sustainable Development Goals. We owe it to our children and we owe it to the world. Read more.

Climate change is the defining challenge of our times. Without reining in climate change, humanity would create momentous havoc and would render many parts of the globe basically uninhabitable.

But the answer to the climate crisis does exist: It starts with solar, wind and other renewables! We must go for 100% renewables, use our energy efficiently, phase out fossil energy and nuclear power while creating sustainable jobs in affected regions. To cut emissions fast enough to reach the 1.5°C-world we will push hard for a just transition towards a net-zero-emissions economy. An EU carbon budget and a strong carbon floor price are needed to strengthen our efforts.

We advocate phasing out coal by 2030 and other fossil fuels soon thereafter. Fossil and nuclear subsidies must stop now. Europe needs to divest from fossil fuels, to pull private and public funds from fossil investments.

Determined action on the environment can improve the lives of millions of people. To protect the air we breathe and the water we drink, we need to cut pollution rapidly. Thousands die every year from fine particles and other air pollutants.

A significant increase in illnesses has been provoked by environmental degradation and unhealthy lifestyles. Chemicals, hormones, nitrate or micro plastic in our food chain pose many health dangers. The EU must address the roots of the problem and take adequate initiatives. Non-recyclable plastics will be taxed or banned, sustainable alternatives developed and recycling targets increased.

To preserve our valuable nature, we want to expand protected natural areas significantly so that they cover key ecosystems. The EU needs a new environmental action programme. The EU should not finance harming the environment or biodiversity. Marine protected areas should cover 20% of our seas. Read more.

Young people are building the future of Europe. We owe them the best possible conditions for doing so and the right to youth emancipation. This is why young people must have the right to affordable higher education, good training conditions and fair access to good income jobs. Social protection for youth would be guaranteed through minimum income, and basic income experiments.

The EU should encourage Member States to invest more in education. Europe needs to invest heavily in financing lifelong learning and requalification. The EU funding for exchange programmes, such as the Erasmus Programme, needs to be multiplied tenfold. Every young person should have the possibility of participating in an exchange programme regardless of financial background or educational career.

Sufficient funding for the European Solidarity Corps ought to give young people the chance to develop their own volunteering projects. We will fight against job market regulations that hinder fair access for young people. A Cultural European Pass would certainly enrich the Erasmus programme. Read more.