At the national party conference, delegates adopted a foreign policy resolution on Ukraine and the Middle East. The part concerning the Middle East is especially important to me, because I submitted my own amendments and successfully negotiated them. The 7th of October was a turning point: because of Hamas’s brutal terrorist attack, and because it marked the beginning of the Israeli government’s war in Gaza.
In the foreign policy resolution, we recorded the following demands:
Ukraine: Solidarity, Security, and clear Consequences
We condemn the so-called “28-point plan”. Its aim is to subjugate Ukraine and weaken Europe’s security. We reject any negotiations conducted over the heads of the Ukrainian people and warn of the erosion of international law and the European security order. Under the current US administration, we cannot rely on Washington — which is why Europe must act more independently.
We stand with Ukraine — militarily, humanitarianly, financially, and diplomatically — for as long as needed. Ukraine must be able to negotiate once Russia recognises that its war is failing. To this end, we call for the delivery of all available weapons systems, including long-range missiles. We urge that frozen Russian assets be used for reconstruction and reparations and that sanctions against Russia be significantly tightened. At the same time, we want to better protect critical infrastructure, consistently counter hybrid threats, reform the EU and NATO, and effectively support further EU accession candidates.
Middle East: Three guiding principles
The second focus of the resolution is on Israel and Palestine. We Greens have decided to base our policy on three principles: Israel’s right to exist, the Palestinians’ right to self-determination, and international law and human rights. We clearly and unequivocally condemn the Hamas attacks of 7 October. Just as clearly, we criticise the Israeli government’s violations of international law in Gaza and the West Bank. At the same time, we stand by our responsibility for Israel’s security and resolutely oppose antisemitism and anti-Muslim racism.
We condemn the blockade of the Gaza Strip and call for unhindered access for humanitarian aid and comprehensive support for UNRWA. We criticise the German government for not supporting the extension of UNRWA’s mandate. We demand the dissolution of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and explicitly acknowledge the high number of civilian victims. In addition, we warn against political actions that undermine a two-state solution — such as further fragmentation of the West Bank or withholding Palestinian tax revenues.
We call for an immediate halt to all settlement activities, sanctions against violent settlers, and consequences for companies that profit from settlement construction. We also advocate sanctions against Smotrich and Ben-Gvir. At the same time, we stress: recognising Palestine is a necessary step towards a real two-state solution. Therefore, we call on the German government to join the French-Saudi initiative and recognise Palestine. The EU must play a more active role in the peace process, protect international courts such as the International Criminal Court, and strengthen civil society on both sides politically and financially.
Find a detailed breakdown of the resolution here.
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