GroenLinks

GroenLinks, or GreenLeft, is a political party in the Netherlands that identifies with green politics and left-of-center social values. It was founded in 1990 through the merger of four left-wing and environmental movements: the Political Party of Radicals (PPR), the Communist Party of the Netherlands (CPN), the Pacifist Socialist Party (PSP), and the Evangelical People's Party (EVP). The party describes itself as green-left, aiming to combine ecological sustainability with social justice and civil liberties.

Policy priorities center on addressing climate change and promoting a sustainable economy. GroenLinks advocates the transition to renewable energy, sustainable transport, and a circular economy, along with policies aimed at reducing inequality, strengthening public services, and expanding civil rights. The party supports inclusive immigration policies, social welfare, progressive taxation, and international cooperation, including a strong European integration stance. In foreign and security policy, it emphasizes human rights, disarmament, and development aid.

History and organization: Since its formation, GroenLinks has participated in national elections and maintained representation in the Dutch House of Representatives, while also being active in municipal and provincial governments. In the European Parliament, GroenLinks is affiliated with the Greens/European Free Alliance group and aligns with the broader European Green Party. The party is organized around a national congress, a party board, and regional chapters, with a parliamentary group in the House of Representatives that shapes policy positions and legislative priorities.

GroenLinks remains one of the Netherlands’ principal green and progressive voices, promoting environmental stewardship, social equality, and international solidarity within a plural political landscape.