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The document advocates for a 'green feminist foreign policy' for the EU that moves beyond basic gender equality to an intersectional approach. It criticizes the current male-dominated culture of the European External Action Service (EEAS) and the limitations of the Gender Action Plan III (GAP III). The author proposes systemic changes, including mandatory training, gender-responsive budgeting, and the inclusion of marginalized groups in climate and security decision-making, citing Sweden's pioneering model as a reference.

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  • A green feminist foreign policy differs from standard feminist foreign policy by recognizing gender as a social construct and applying an intersectional lens to global challenges like climate change and conflict, aiming for equality for all people and genders, not just privileged women.
  • The European External Action Service (EEAS) exhibits a significant gender imbalance in its leadership, with men holding nearly 80% of senior positions and approximately 70% of middle-management roles.
  • While the EU has established frameworks like the Gender Action Plan III (GAP III), the author argues they are insufficient for structural change due to binary language, a lack of gender-responsive budgeting, and inconsistent application of intersectionality.
  • Sweden is identified as a global pioneer in this field, having announced a feminist foreign policy in 2014 and allocating 90% of its development aid to gender equality goals.
  • The author proposes specific practical measures for the EU, including mandatory staff training, zero-tolerance policies for sexual harassment, binding gender chapters in trade agreements, and the inclusion of LGBTQI+ rights in foreign policy.
  • The document highlights a growing global and internal backlash against gender equality and LGBTQI+ rights, evidenced by opposition to the Istanbul Convention and difficulties in passing UN resolutions on women, peace, and security.

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APA
Schmidt, J. (2022). Zielona feministyczna polityka zagraniczna dla UE. Green European Journal. https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/zielona-feministyczna-polityka-zagraniczna-dla-ue/
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Schmidt, Juliane. Zielona feministyczna polityka zagraniczna dla UE. Green European Journal, 2022. https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/zielona-feministyczna-polityka-zagraniczna-dla-ue/.
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{{cite press release |last1=Schmidt |first1=Juliane |title=Zielona feministyczna polityka zagraniczna dla UE |publisher=Green European Journal |date=12 January 2022 |url=https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/zielona-feministyczna-polityka-zagraniczna-dla-ue/ |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
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@misc{schmidt2022zielona, author = {Schmidt, Juliane}, title = {{Zielona feministyczna polityka zagraniczna dla UE}}, publisher = {Green European Journal}, year = {2022}, month = jan, url = {https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/zielona-feministyczna-polityka-zagraniczna-dla-ue/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }

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