Social Movements

The Green European Journal’s editor-in-chief introduces the edition, journeying through a future Europe that aspires to make life better, brighter and more humane in 2049.

From school strikes to the Green New Deal, the current political energy around climate change is an opportunity that must be seized.

How is Poland’s ruling party managing to retain popularity despite mass protests, and how can its progressive parties learn to tap into people’s emotions? An interview with sociologist Dr Elżbieta Korolczuk, chair of one of the organisations behind the demonstrations.

Editorial: A striking brand of political momentum is building, driven by the resurgence of citizen-led initiatives around the commons…

A broad coalition seems to be gathering pace in Ireland, and extending far beyond the country’s borders, calling for a reform of Ireland’s abortion laws – the most stringent in Europe. A courageous campaign combined with a shift in public attitudes could mean real change is finally on the horizon.

Since the crash of Polish President Lech Kaczyński’s plane in 2010, a period of renewed nationalism centred around Catholicism, conservatism, and an ‘us’ versus ‘them’ mentality has taken hold in Poland. This wave of populism has led to an increase in division and violence.

Although the reality is often forgotten behind the acronym, the four letters of TTIP represent a huge transatlantic free trade agreement. How can such a complex issue as a free trade agreement bring out the masses?

Victory seems to be in sight for the movement against the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).

The serious challenges confronting the European Union have placed the future course of its integration in doubt. Against this backdrop, young people have a central role to play.

A Green assessment of the DiEM25.