The English and Welsh Greens have sparked controversy within the broader European Green movement by adopting a policy equating Zionism with racism, a stance that directly contradicts the party’s official stance on Israel’s right to exist. The decision has prompted sharp criticism from the German Greens, whose co-leader condemned it as "intolerable and unacceptable," signaling a potential rift with allies across Europe. The move has also raised questions about leadership within the UK Greens, as the party’s co-leader has faced scrutiny for failing to intervene when the policy was introduced. The fallout highlights deep divisions over how far progressive parties should go in addressing issues related to Israel and Palestine.
European Green party says motion goes against its policy, with German Green co-leader calling it ‘intolerable and unacceptable’Zack Polanski may rue lack of leadership when Greens needed him to actThe English and Welsh Greens are facing international ostracism after adopting a policy declaring Zionism as a form of racism, which has drawn dismay from the group representing European Greens.The co-leader of the German Greens separately said the policy was “intolerable and unacceptable”, running contrary to its belief in the right of Israel to exist. Continue reading...
