roodgroen

Roodgroen is a Dutch-language term that denotes a political approach or alliance that combines red and green ideas: red for social-democratic or socialist priorities, and green for environmental protection and sustainable development. The term is used to describe left-wing coalitions or policy platforms that seek to integrate social justice with ecological responsibility. In practice, roodgroen can refer to formal government coalitions, informal political blocs, or policy agendas rather than a single fixed doctrine.

Historically, the concept gained prominence with the rise of green movements in Europe and their attempts to cooperate with labor- or social-democratic parties. A well-known example is Germany's rot-grüne Koalition, the red-green government of 1998–2005 comprising the Social Democrats and the Greens. Similar red-green or roodgroene ideas have appeared in other countries in various forms, especially around climate action, social welfare, and economic reform.

Policy-wise, roodgroen agendas advocate combining progressive taxation, social protection, and labor rights with ambitious environmental standards, investment in renewable energy, and ecological modernization of industry. They emphasize a just transition for workers affected by environmental reforms and broad public participation in climate and energy policy.

In Dutch-language discourse, roodgroen is often discussed as a strategic or ideological synthesis rather than a fixed electoral alliance. Critics typically argue about the feasibility of balancing growth, jobs, and rapid environmental action, while supporters view it as a pragmatic path to sustainable social progress.