Washington: With the US presidential race in its final stretch, European Greens on Friday issued a public appeal to the US Green Party candidate, urging her to withdraw from the race in favor of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. According to Anadolu Agency, the European Green leaders issued a statement just days before next Tuesday's election, calling on US Green Party candidate Jill Stein to step down and endorse Kamala Harris. They emphasized the critical nature of the elections, arguing that only Vice President Harris could prevent a return to what they described as 'anti-democratic, authoritarian policies' previously seen under Republican candidate Donald Trump, who served as president from 2017 to 2021. The statement highlighted concerns that Trump's proposed policies could jeopardize democratic institutions and exacerbate the climate crisis on a global scale. The European Greens stressed the urgency of electing a leader committed to progressive climate action, pointing out Trump's past promises to d ismantle climate policies, which he has dismissed as a 'Chinese hoax.' Scientists have warned that any delay or reversal of climate-friendly policies could push the earth's ecosystem beyond its tipping point. "This election takes place at a watershed moment in the history of our planet," stated the Greens leaders, expressing their apprehensions about Trump's potential return to power. They cautioned that Trump, if re-elected, could align the US with authoritarian figures such as Russian President Vladimir Putin, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro, undermining democratic values. The European Greens underscored the importance of having Kamala Harris as President of the United States, citing her potential to be a reliable partner in tackling the climate crisis and fostering sustainable peace in the Middle East. They argued that her leadership could bring about urgent and decisive actions needed to address these global challenges. In the context of US presidenti al elections, where the outcome is determined by state-by-state victories rather than a nationwide popular vote, small third-party candidates like Stein have the potential to influence the race in key states. This could ultimately decide the entire election, as evidenced by the 2000 presidential race. That year, votes for Green Party candidate Ralph Nader tipped the balance in favor of Republican George W. Bush, despite Democrat Al Gore winning the popular vote. Democrats viewed Bush's presidency, particularly the Iraq war, as disastrous. Democrats remain wary of Stein, perceiving her as a possible spoiler in this year's election, potentially supported by Russia and Trump's Republican Party to undermine Harris's candidacy.