11.   That measure would probably have brought down the government of the Social Democratic chancellor, Gerhard Schroeder, which was built on a fragile alliance with the Green party.

12.   The environmental movement has stronger grass roots support in Europe, where nations like Italy and Germany have green parties sitting in parliament.

13.   The political success of Green parties has awakened other parties, even some of the most conservative, to the importance that voters attach to environmental issues.

14.   Green parties urge Europeans to stand up against racism,

15.   Green party Environment Minister Yves Cochet had urged the government to strengthen the role of regional airports instead of building a new one.

16.   Green parties are minority partners in coalition governments in all three countries.

17.   He said Peterson told him that Westander is not impartial but a representative of the Green political party, which advocates continued neutrality.

18.   Her party is similar in philosophy to Green parties in various European countries, sharing goals such as feminism, decentralized authority, nonviolence and environmental consciousness.

19.   His prospects improved Thursday when the wavering Green party decided to stick with the coalition.

20.   Schroeder is under pressure to chalk up progress towards a Kosovo peace deal from the pacifist wing of the Green party, the junior partner in his coalition.