Graz is where Young Greens meet next summer

Graz is small but beautiful. A perfect place for young Greens meeting. This is where the second Global Young Greens (GYG) congress will be held next year in summer. Young Greens in Austria are all set to take on this challenge. Both the environment and spirit of young greens there assures for a successful congress.

I visited Graz, Austria this week to observe the national conference of the Austrian Greens and to hold preliminary meeting for next congress. Fruitful discussions took palace and optimistic message has been gathered for a good gathering of young greens next year. Christina, Stefan, Lucas along with the local team are ready to go into action. Of course, now they are busy with the national election campaign to be held in two weeks time.

The streets were full of political advertisements for up coming election. Some sounded quite radical, the Austrian Communist Party referred in their slogan to the Himalayan state being communist, probably it was indicated to Nepal which is the latest republic in the world and is govern by the Maoist (this put me to read the message as I come from Nepal). But of all signs, this one caught my eyes "No kangaroos in Austria," I think I liked it. I was wondering if our Australian friends can bring some next year................

Stefan has a rally cool place to live, just below the hills. It is quiet and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your wonderful house. I was also really excited to see Christina and Stafan coming to the train station to bid goodbye. Thanks for all the support.

On my way back I was in Vienna for a day, it was a beautiful city with lots of historical museums. Next year people could also see bit of Vienna on their way back home. It's worth visiting once.

For a successful congress, I know we need to work hard and I am sure with high motivation and support from all sides we will be able to hold a successful congress. But we should not wait too long to kick start the preparation.....................!!!!

For more info http://www.globalyounggreens.org/

Green Greetings!!!!!

Raju Pandit Chhetri
rajupc80@yahoo.com
GYG Steering Committee Member