GreenLeft

GreenLeft, known in Dutch as GroenLinks, is a green political party in the Netherlands. It was established in 1989 through the merger of four left-wing parties: the Political Party of Radicals (PPR), the Pacifist Socialist Party (PSP), the Evangelical People’s Party (EVP), and the Communist Party of the Netherlands (KPN). The party positions itself as green, socially liberal, and progressive, emphasizing sustainable development, civil liberties, and social justice.

Its platform centers on climate action and the transition to renewable energy, sustainable mobility, and a green economy combined with a strong welfare state. GroenLinks advocates for progressive taxation, gender and LGBTQ+ equality, and robust international cooperation. It has a history of pacifist and anti-nuclear positions, while engaging in parliamentary politics and coalition-building when possible. The party is generally pro-European and supports multilateral institutions, human rights, and humanitarian aid.

In domestic politics, GroenLinks has representation in the House of Representatives and in local governments, with leaders who have shaped its public profile, such as Jesse Klaver. Electoral performance has fluctuated, with notable gains and losses over the decades; in the 2021 general election, GroenLinks won 8 seats. In the European Parliament, GroenLinks sits with the Greens/European Free Alliance group, aligning with Europe-wide green and progressive movements. The party continues to emphasize environmental sustainability, social equality, and democratic accountability as core themes of its agenda.