Democracy is about people and often the means inclusion like the important work IFES Senegal has in making political life more accessible for all people!
I created this video two years ago, and watching it again today reminded me of where we started and how far we've gone. Proud and grateful for the milestones achieved! The International Foundation for Electoral Systems https://lnkd.in/ema-qHba
Our FEA-VEE project is funded by the #EuropeanCommission. We are deeply appreciative of all the European Union does for its citizens. As the European elections approach, let's all exercise our democratic right and make our voices heard! 🗳️ 🗓️ Voting is from June 6 to June 9, offering flexibility to accommodate the different schedules of EU member states. Remember, EU citizens can vote either in their home country or their country of residence, though registration with local authorities may be required. For more information and guidance, the European Parliament has a dedicated website: https://lnkd.in/edKEQh6j 📚 Useful Resources: 1. A leaflet tailored to young people - downloadable here: https://lnkd.in/gtmET_cS 2. The European elections website: European Elections, which includes: • Q&As explaining how European elections work in the 'how to vote' section; • An infographic on national rules; • The ‘Remind me to vote’ feature; • The together.eu community connecting people locally and across Europe. Let's spread the word about the importance of voting within our circles! 📣 #EUElections2024
We must not allow or permit US citizens who live abroad to VOTE - voting should be for those who live where the laws apply not those who live outside. As a requirement, to run for president one must live within the US for 12 years consistently to the date they file to run. Why should US citizens who live abroad at their will be allowed to vote? This is another way Democrats want to influence the 2024 election - we must sue to stop this. “For overseas citizens, registration forms are only in English; however, Peace Corps can highlight that FVAP has registration instructions in French, Spanish, Portuguese and Arabic. Provide translated instructions to post via Diplomatic Pouch. For domestic citizens, we can provide those same instructions either in hard copy format or pdf,” the plan says. Biden’s order, issued in March 2021, required most federal agencies to submit a strategic plan for getting out the vote. House Republicans advanced legislation to rescind the Biden executive order on elections, asserting that it could put the federal government’s thumb on the scale in elections. Meanwhile, GOP state legislators in Pennsylvania have sued to challenge the constitutionality of Biden’s order.
Here's how things played out in each of the three European constituencies.
❓ Have you read this Critical Thinking article? 💡 In this article, our Senior Fellow, Jamie Shea, lays out the ways through which the Biden administration and American society at large can make themselves less vulnerable to abuse and manipulation. ❝Preserving democracy becomes even harder when those elected to uphold it use their authority to undermine and subvert it.❞ ⤵️ Learn more in the full piece below.
The “super election year” is putting the strength of democracies around the world to the test. 🌐 As the fate of many still hang in the balance, what can be done to turn the tide on democracy's decline? And how can we combat disinformation to truly safeguard civic freedoms? Find out at this year’s Trust Conference. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3xcV8kO
Project Manager at Bertelsmann Stiftung working on the EU, EU democracy and citizen participation
Indeed, for its democratic effect to fully transpire citizen participation in the EU needs to become a full-fledged political cause and a bottom-up claim/demand advanced by citizens and other organized actors. Reaching out to your MP is an important step in that direction. Introducing opportunities top-down is not enough!
After the European elections in June, EU citizens should be able to exert more influence on the future of Europe through citizens' assemblies, among other things. You can call on your candidates for the European Parliament to make a pledge to this effect. #CitizensAssembly #ep2024
Brighton's Mike Rogers discusses his future. #gop #republicanparty #republicans #republican #presidentialelection #election2024 #elections #livingstoncounty #politics #political #politicsnews #politicalnews
After the European elections in June, EU citizens should be able to exert more influence on the future of Europe through citizens' assemblies, among other things. You can call on your candidates for the European Parliament to make a pledge to this effect. #CitizensAssembly #ep2024
We should safeguard Democracy, Freedom, and Peace using our votes! They are not to be taken for granted, especially with the war at our borders and with extremists gaining more visibility in all countries... Use your vote! https://lnkd.in/eQd86RCe
