Council of Europe’s Post

More than half of the Germans are dissatisfied with their #Democracy. ☹️ Thus, trust and satisfaction in the state is not well. But with what measures can this development be stopped? 🙋📣💬 #CitizenParticipation is a means of taking direct part in democratic processes and thereby strengthening the use and appreciation of the political system. We've asked Brigitte Geißel and Gordian Haas about its advantages and disadvantages. ➡️ Read the experts' table talk here: https://lnkd.in/eqmDxPcF

The Council of Europe was created by the Treaty of London 75 years ago this weekend. Here's a short summary of our story so far 🔽 #HumanRights #Democracy #RuleOfLaw

"The vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have." The upcoming European election is a pivotal event for all EU citizens. It offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of our continent to help co-create a sustainable and prosperous future for Europe. #useyourvote #democracy #Viessmannclimatesolutions #CarrierGlobal #Sustainability

We bring down the curtain on 2023. 2024 will mark the 75th anniversary of the Council of Europe. An occasion to unite around our values: #HumanRights #Democracy #RuleOfLaw #CoE75

Political party processes need to change - they need to be transparent and accessible. We want to have equal representation in Scottish democracy, and alongside Engender Scotland we’ve mapped out what that looks like. 🤝 ➡️ You can read more about the systematic reform required and our next steps for better democratic outcomes 👀... https://lnkd.in/dkaad7HN #democracy #representation #makeachange

📣 #UrsulaVonDerLeyen’s new political guidelines promise to put citizens at the heart of #democracy. Learn about the current challenges to civic space across Europe and why the EU needs a civil society strategy ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eMGFPqGq - 📚This contribution by Aarti J Narsee is part of our “Europe’s #DemocracyBlindSpots” report, highlighting overlooked concerns in Europe’s democracy that blind us to deeper issues of democratic renewal ▶ https://ow.ly/YavX50SBbmy

PSA: the #UnitedStates should no NO veto power in any capacity on the world stage. Not on the #UnitedNations #SecurityCouncil, nor anywhere else. No country should. We either have #Democracy and #InternationalLaw or we do not. #MutualAid #GeneralStrike #FreePalestineNow #LearnMMT #ClimateBreakdown #MedicareForAll

#FusionVoting 🗳️✨ is a party-centric reform. It assumes that political parties are the key building blocks of #democracy and seeks to empower them to play more constructive roles within it. Learn more from Daniel Stid: https://lnkd.in/eEzh8QTh

How is your democracy? Answer, comment and if you have much to say, send me your text so that I can post it. 🙂 Five questions to ask powerful people: 'What power do you have? Where did you get it? In whose interests do you exercice it? To whom are you accountable? How can we get rid of you?' Tony Benn (1925-2014), British Labour politician Voting is a force, not the only one. #walkforeurope #myEurope #whichEuropedoyouwant? #democracy #thepowerofpeople #peoplechangetheworld #youmatter #vote #participate #petition #demonstrate #activecitizens #electedpeople #accountability #generalwelfare #publicbenefit #commongood #TonyBen #JaneGoodall #AldousHuxley @politics4hereurope

On this constitutional day, 🎉 we celebrate the 1992 constitution that laid the foundation for our nation’s development and prosperity. 🇬🇭 We salute the heroes who fought for our freedom and democracy. 🙌 #ConstitutionalDay #democracy #Ghana #NpontuTechnologies