U subotu je u Utrehtu održan istorijski kongres ujedinjenja dve progresivne partije – Partije rada (PvdA) i Zelenih – na kojem je učestvovalo preko 5.000 ljudi.
Na poziv domaćina, Tamara Tripić, predsednica Borda Mreže za Demokratski Dijalog i generalna sekretarka CEE Gender Network, govorila je na glavnom panelu zajedno sa Džasindom Ardern, bivšom premijerkom Novog Zelanda, i Eli Šlajn, liderkom progresivne opozicije u Italiji. Panel je moderirala Kati Piri, poslanica PvdA i domaćin događaja.
Tamara je sa publikom podelila informacije o protestima u Srbiji, borbi studenata i građana za slobodu medija, nezavisno pravosuđe, protiv korupcije i za slobodan univerzitet. Poseban akcenat stavila je na važnost dijaloga, međusobnog razumevanja i izgradnje savezništava za pravednije društvo.
Inspirisana liderstvom Jacinde Ardern, istakla je da politika može biti uspešna kada nosi sa sobom empatiju i ljudskost — vrednosti koje svet danas očajnički treba. „Solidarnost je magična reč,“ rekla je, „ali ona mora da se živi, a ne samo da se izgovara.“
Panel je dočekan ovacijama, a snažna poruka ovog kongresa šalje nadu da ujedinjena progresivna scena Evrope ima snagu da donese nove pobede za pravdu, jednakost i brigu o svakom čoveku.
Tamara Tripić speaks at Historic Congress of PvdA and Green Party Unification in the Netherlands
This Saturday in Utrecht, over 5,000 people gathered for a landmark congress marking the unification of two progressive parties in the Netherlands – the Labour Party (PvdA) and the Greens.
Tamara Tripić, Chair of the Board of the Democratic Dialogue Network and Secretary General of the CEE Gender Network, was invited to speak on the main panel alongside Jacinda Ardern, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, and Elly Schlein, leader of the progressive opposition in Italy. The panel was moderated by Kati Piri, PvdA Member of Parliament and gracious host of the event.
Tamara shared insights on the ongoing protests in Serbia and the courageous fight of students and citizens for freedom of the media, an independent judiciary, the end of corruption, and a free and autonomous university. She emphasized the importance of dialogue, mutual understanding, and building alliances for a more just society.
Reflecting on Jacinda Ardern’s legacy, Tamara reminded us that empathy and kindness are not only compatible with politics—they are essential to its success. “Solidarity is a magical word,” she said, “but today, it must be lived, not just spoken.”
The panel was met with standing ovations, and the spirit of unity and hope it conveyed signals the strength of Europe’s progressive forces to bring real victories for justice, inclusion, and care for those who need it most.
