Green European Foundation

We are a European political foundation, part of the Green European family, funded by the European Parliament. The mission of GEF is to contribute to the development of a European public sphere and to foster greater involvement by citizens in European politics, ultimately forging a stronger, more participative democracy. We aim to bridge the gap between activism at the national level and the decisions that are being made at the European level. We act as a platform to discuss Europes shared challenges and to stimulate discussions on European policies and politics. By bringing diverse actors together, from European to national foundations, activists, academics and NGOs, we strive to build together a more sustainable, social and democratic European Union. Rooted in political ecology, we develop projects that formulate actions and policies towards sustainability and social justice. We communicate this vision to a wider public by acting as a laboratory for new ideas and a space f...