GUE/NGL Group in the European Parliament

The GUE/NGL Group in the European Parliament is a left-wing political group that consists of members from various socialist and communist parties across Europe. It was established in 1993 as the Confederal Group of the European United Left, and later renamed to its current name in 2020.

History

The group was formed in 1993 following the confederal group of the European United Left. In 1995, it was joined by the Nordic Green Left (NGL) group, which had been established due to the expansion of the European Union at that time. The NGL group brought with it a focus on green and left-wing policies.

Ideology

The GUE/NGL Group is characterized by its left-wing ideology, which emphasizes social justice, equality, and democracy. It is opposed to neoliberal monetarist policies and advocates for a more democratic and equal European Union. The group has set out three main targets for the EU:

1. A complete overhaul of the corporate structure to achieve full democratization.
2. An end to neoliberal monetarist policies.
3. A policy of cooperation and development, with a focus on equality.

Structure

The GUE/NGL Group is not open to reformism or revolution, but rather seeks to work within the existing system to bring about change. The group has positioned itself as an external force working towards internal change, aiming to influence decisions in the EU and promote cooperation and development policies.

Membership

The GUE/NGL Group consists of members from various left-wing, socialist, and communist parties across Europe. It is currently the smallest group in the European Parliament, with a membership of around 51 MEPs (as of [date]).

External links

* Official website of the GUE/NGL Group
* European United Left/Nordic Green Left on Wikipedia