Green party of England and Wales facing international ostracism over ‘Zionism is racism’ vote
European Green party says motion goes against its policy, with German Green co-leader calling it ‘intolerable and unacceptable’
TL;DR
- The Green party of England and Wales adopted a policy classifying Zionism as a form of racism.
- This policy has led to international ostracism, with the European Green party expressing dismay.
- The German Greens' co-leader called the motion 'intolerable and unacceptable', stating it contradicts their party's principles.
- The motion advocates for a single democratic Palestinian state and treats Zionism like other forms of racism.
- The European Green party supports a two-state solution and is demanding clarity from the English and Welsh Greens.
- A Green member resigned over the motion, accusing the party of failing to confront antisemitism.
- The vote has highlighted concerns about the party's decentralized policymaking and the low participation rate of its members.
- Critics argue the timing of the motion, close to the anniversary of the October 7th attacks, is intended to inflict pain.