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Europe has always been a long-term journey, an ongoing experiment in political imagination that is never quite complete. As Europe heads to the voting booths, we stand on the brink of a new future. It is the time to ask ourselves: Are we on the right pathway? What future are we building for our children and grandchildren? In this age of climate change, rapid digital transformation, geopolitical uncertainty, and environmental destruction, what legacy do we want to leave behind?
Dive into the latest news, explore our insightful blog posts, and join us in our campaign for a EU #FitForFutureGenerations.
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Cross-party support for Future Generations agenda
A coalition of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from the four main political groups has issued a joint open letter calling on the European Council to prioritise the rights and interests of future generations in the upcoming political cycle. The MEPs express concern that these rights are not adequately ensured in the current EU decision-making processes and propose the adoption of the asks of the Future Generations Initiative to address this.
The signatories are MEPs Damian Boeselager (Greens), Saskia Bricmont (Greens), Carlos Coelho (EPP), Ciarán Cuffe (Greens), Anna Júlia Donáth (Renew), Peter Liese (EPP), Francisco Guerreiro (Greens), and Alessandra Moretti (S&D). Read the letter here.
Future Generations in the Media
- MEPs call for a Commissioner for Future Generations. European lawmakers from the Greens, Socialist & Democrats, Renew Europe and European People’s Party groups are calling for a dedicated Commissioner for FutureGenerations to represent “the interest of Future Generations, building on special powers in convening stakeholders and shaping the political discourse.” Read more
- Professor Tessa Roseboom from the Amsterdam University Medical Center explains why investment into health is the smartest decision for the future. “Doctors now often treat diseases that originated decades earlier. Actually, we are sticking very expensive band-aids, for problems that we could have partially or completely prevented. By taking into account the consequences for children who have yet to be born, we not only prevent personal suffering, but we can also ease the growing pressure on the healthcare system.” Read more
- “This land, we have not inherited from our fathers, but we have it on a lease from our children … so we try to live and farm the land in a sustainable way,” says Kemencei László, who is one of the many individuals starting their own small farms across Europe. The Kemencei family opted for a more ecological and sustainable lifestyle by working the land and thus preserving it for future generations. Read More
- Landmark UN Summit on Future Generations takes place in Wales
- Uniting Generations for Climate Action
- The Summit of the Future must ensure our global agendas are consequential to business
- Project praise as an example to follow by Future Generations Commissioner
- MSPs’ failure to unite on climate ‘devastating’ and ‘terrifying’ for future generations – Scottish Greens
- Politics should consider the health of future generations
- Campaign launched to follow Wales and appoint EU commissioner for future generations
- Opinion: We must prepare the next generation for a net-zero transition
- This Earth Day we consider the impact of climate change on human health
- 7 Lessons From 4 Generations on Working Together (Blog Post) | Catalyst
- Preserving our planet for future generations – MSU Denver RED
- Keep Social Security strong for future generations (aarp.org)
All the European Political Parties want a EU #FitForFutureGenerations
For the first time ever, all the Euromanifestos contain a reference to the interests of future generations as an element to be taken into consideration, a new research conducted by The Good Lobby says. Read more here.
Upcoming events
- Who will be running Europe? Unpacking the EU elections results
When and Where: Online event organised by The Good Lobby – 11 June 12h00-13h00 CEST
More info: By 11 June, all results will be in. This will allow us to begin evaluating what political coalitions will be possible in the next EU parliament and envision what the EU may soon look like. After an initial analysis by Professor Alberto Alemanno, the session will be highly interactive, with participants’ Q&A. This is meant to be a first discussion with civil society on the impact of the outcome of the elections on the years to come.
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- Beyond the Ballot: Unpacking the EU Elections for Intergenerational and Climate Justice
When and Where: 14 June 2024 from 9:00 to 13:00 CEST at the Info Hub (Esplanade Solidarność 1980, 1050 Brussels) and online
More info: Five days after the European Parliament elections, Generation Climate Europe is bringing together civil society, EU institutions, national representatives and youth organisations to discuss how the outcomes of the EU elections will shape intergenerational and climate justice in the future of Europe.
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