R12: Honest, caring and understood discussions are our strengths

As the Federation of Young European Greens (FYEG), we stand for a united, fair,
and inclusive Europe. As Green youth, we envision a Europe where everyone is
empowered to take part in shaping society, and where all voices—especially those
historically marginalised—are heard in the decision-making process. We envision
a Europe where care is at the centre of our societies, economies, and politics.
We foster this vision by engaging in dialogue about the issues that matter to
us, even when those conversations are difficult or uncomfortable. These moments
of reflection and disagreement are not weaknesses, but strengths. They make us
more resilient, more united, and more capable of building a green, caring, and
youth-led future.

To truly embody the values we promote, we must also hold ourselves to the same
values we expect of the world around us. A truly caring and inclusive Europe
starts with us. This means not only reflecting on what we stand for, but how we
communicate, organise, and relate to one another within our movement.

As FYEG, we believe that creating inclusive spaces means making room for all
forms of communication—especially those that prioritise care and collective
growth. While as FYEG we already have procedures in place to ensure that all
voices are equal, and that we pursue safe(r) spaces, we must recognise how
certain hierarchies and forms of adversarial or competitive politics are easy to
internalise from the context around us.

The world around us is not centred around care and vulnerability, and European
politics tends to listen to the loudest voice in the room. This should not bring
shame, but rather a sense of responsibility to reflect, and an opportunity to
learn. Practicing inclusive politics means recognising that strength lies not in
overpowering others, but in working together, lifting each other up, and
acknowledging the diverse ways in which leadership and participation can
manifest. This means cultivating a culture of mutual respect, vulnerability, and
shared purpose. Our activism should not be about proving who is right—it should
be about building a future where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to
act.

The General Assembly’s (GA’s) are the place where dialogue between Member
Organisations (MO’s) is facilitated and where the highest decision-making body
of FYEG shapes the organisation. We want more opportunities to discuss what
inclusive and caring politics means to us, as young greens. More places where we
can hold open and truthful discussions with each other and within ourselves are
needed. As MO’s we find it incredibly important that those spaces are inclusive,
open and caring for all voices, especially during hard and difficult
conversations. Only by aligning our internal practices with our external goals
can we truly lead by example—and build the kind of Europe we want to live in. We
must demand better of ourselves.

Therefore, we call upon the General Assembly to:

Furthermore, we call upon the Executive Committee to: