The Spokespersons of the European Green Party today expressed their enthusiastic support for Zelena Lista which is participating for the first time in Croatia's parliamentary elections on Sunday 25th November. Zelena Lista was recently accepted as an observer party to the EGP by a unanimous vote .
EGP Co-Spokesperson Ulrike Lunacek said: "Zelena Lista is the new political option in Croatian national politics. All Green Parties unanimously welcomed Zelena Lista as their sister organisation at the last Council Meeting of the European Green Party in Vienna in October. I am delighted that at a time whenCroatia is preparing for membership of the European Union we now have a partner in Croatia. Zelena Lista is strongly campaigning for a change in Croatian politics concerning climate change, environmental protection, proper implementation of law, social welfare and anti-corruption. Their program fits well with the Agenda of the European Green Party. Green politics makes a difference and it's for that reason that I urge Croatian citizens to give their vote to Zelena Lista."
EGP Co-Spokesperson Philippe Lamberts continued: "Zelena Lista represents a break with traditional and old fashioned politics and wants to restore public confidence in the political process by offering them the possibility of another type of politician, not involved in power deals and not tainted by corruption. It is a party which recognises the crucial role played by civil society organisations. Czech Greens have shown that in the former so-called socialist countries a Green Party can fulfil the responsibilities which a position in government entails. Their role has changed the country's politics and is creating more space for civil society organisations, in the fields of womens' rights, education and human rights, to grow and participate even more fully in society. We are confident that Zelena Lista can help bring about a similar transformation in Croatian society. We know that Zelena Lista is there to stay and develop its role in the future. We call upon Croatian voters to support Zelena Lista in this goal by voting for them on November 25th."
