The European Green Party (EGP), also known as the European Greens, is a pan-European political party that unites national Green parties across the continent to advance shared priorities including environmental responsibility, climate action, social justice, gender equality, and non-violence.12 Founded on 20–22 February 2004 in Rome during the 4th Congress of the European Federation of Green Parties, it emerged as the first trans-national European political party, with 32 founding member parties.2 The EGP coordinates common policy positions, election manifestos, and campaigns, such as its 2019 push for a Green New Deal to reduce carbon footprints and enhance quality of life.2
Key activities include biannual Council meetings as the primary decision-making body, comprising delegates from member parties, and collaboration with the Greens/EFA parliamentary group in the European Parliament, which includes Green MEPs alongside those from the European Free Alliance, Pirate Party, and Volt Europa.210 The party's charter emphasizes a just transition to sustainable societies respectful of human rights.2 While its core focus lies in ecological sustainability and climate goals, this indirectly supports affordable and sustainable housing through advocacy for a Green transformation of Europe's economy, including policies on energy-efficient buildings, urban planning, and reducing housing-related emissions via the Green Deal framework.38
The EGP operates Europe-wide, encompassing both EU and non-EU countries, amplifying national Green voices in European integration.16