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What Ukrainians Need: Voices from the Ground on European Support
Over the past few weeks, leaders from 30 nations have gathered in Paris to discuss Ukraine’s protection, with European commitments under scrutiny. The Dutch government, cautious about its financial pledges, is debating GroenLinks-PvdA’s proposal to allocate an additional €500 million annually in military aid. As political debates unfold, Ukrainians on the ground continue to navigate the war’s brutal realities. To understand their perspectives, IFG spoke with representatives from the Ukrainian Green Party and the NGO Green Youth of Ukraine, its youth branch. Their message is clear: Ukraine needs more than just weapons, it needs comprehensive and long-term support.
Frontlines of Democracy: what we should learn from the Eastern European protests
Citizens in Serbia, Georgia, and Croatia are rising up against corruption, abuse of power, and the erosion of the rule of law. Governments are cracking down on journalists, activists, and students, but resistance is growing – both on the streets and online. How can Europe support this fight for democracy?
HOW
The International Foundation GroenLinks (IFG) unites and supports international progressive and green political parties and movements. We collaborate in building democratic processes based on shared values for climate and social justice. We foster international solidarity.
Social Justice
We are committed to building a world where social justice prevails.
Environmental and Climate Justice
We envision a world where environmental and climate justice are prioritized.
Democracy
We believe in a world where democracy is inclusive, participatory, and accessible to everyone.
WHY
IFG strives towards a world in which democracy and green politics are accessible for everyone.
Social-Democratic Perspective on Serbia’s Growing Protest Movement
The FMS and International Foundation GroenLinks have collaborated and started a series on the Serbian anti-corruption protests. During this series we highlight different sides of the protests, and this time we cover the social democratic perspective. On the 12th of February, the FMS spoke with Konstantin Samofalov. Mr. Samofalov is an ex-member of the Serbian parliament and currently the international secretary of the party of Freedom and Justice (SSP) in Serbia. Together we discussed the situation in Serbia after the collapse of the canopy in Novi Sad, which killed fifteen people and have led to massive protests. Konstantin told us about the response of the government, the role of the European Union and how he sees the protests evolve.
Politiek Café: Crisis in de Democratische Republiek Congo
Wat is er gaande in de Democratische Republiek Congo (DRC), en welke impact heeft dit op de regio en de wereld? Tijdens ons politiek café duiken we dieper in de recente ontwikkelingen in aanloop naar het Tweede Kamerdebat over de DRC op 25 maart.
De mensenrechtensituatie verslechtert, terwijl politieke en economische belangen de crisis verder voeden. Toch blijft dit conflict grotendeels onderbelicht. Tijdens deze avond bespreken we de historische achtergrond, de humanitaire gevolgen en de rol van nationale en internationale politiek met deskundige sprekers. Dit is een kans om je te verdiepen in een urgent en vaak vergeten conflict en mee te praten over mogelijke oplossingen.
Student’s Perspective on Serbia’s Growing Protest Movement
Marija, a 23-year-old Serbian student, usually studies at her university. But now, like many others, she is helping to organize and mobilize student protests across Serbia. Speaking from her own perspective, not as a representative of any organization, she shares her experiences during these turbulent times. This interview is a part of a bigger series on the Serbian anti-corruption protests, as we start with the student's perspective.