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Empowering Participation: Local Forums for Developing Democracy

This European Commission co-financed project promotes youth and migrant participation in EU Parliament elections. It aims to spread EU knowledge, raise awareness on voting, and provide electoral information. Targeting young adults and European citizens, the project employs local strategies through online platforms, promotional campaigns, meetings, and public events. Collaboration with partners like youth centers, schools, and political parties ensures effectiveness. Needs include EU information exchange, marketing skills, and dummy elections. Risks involve engaging the public, maintaining neutrality, and financial planning.

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Empowering Participation: Local Forums for Developing Democracy

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  1. LOCAL FORMUS FOR DEVELOPING PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACYThis project is co-financed by the European Commission under the Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Programme “Promoting Youth and EU migrants participation in the EU Parliament elections 2009” Local Strategies Overview: CEPS Barcelona, City of Torino, City of Celje, Larnaca Development Agency, Celje - JC Socio, Municipality of Nea Alikarnasos

  2. LOCAL FORMUS FOR DEVELOPING PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACYThis project is co-financed by the European Commission under the Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Programme Overall Aim: -Spreading the Knowledge about EU and its institutions -Raising awareness about importance of “VOTING” as a basis of Democracy -Providing information about electoral legislation and practicalities -Maximizing the use of existing electoral tools

  3. LOCAL FORMUS FOR DEVELOPING PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACYThis project is co-financed by the European Commission under the Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Programme Target Groups There two main target groups of the project: -         Young Adults ( 18-30 years old ) -         European citizens from other member states Local strategies witnessed a more specified approaches: -         students and pupils -         members of Youth and Voluntary organisations -         members of Foreigners associations -         people with limited access to computers and Internet -         first time voters

  4. LOCAL FORMUS FOR DEVELOPING PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACYThis project is co-financed by the European Commission under the Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Programme • Actions foreseen: • -    on-line sources: Local websites – informative and interactive spaces • -    promotional campaign: use of local and national media, posters , flyers • -    local meetings, round tables, debates • -    meetings with local candidates • -    participation in public cultural and social events

  5. LOCAL FORMUS FOR DEVELOPING PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACYThis project is co-financed by the European Commission under the Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Programme Local Co-operation Importance of Building on previous experiences and Joining efforts Involved and potential partners: -         Youth centers and organisations -         European Parliament representational offices -         Information centers -         Schools -         Political parties

  6. LOCAL FORMUS FOR DEVELOPING PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACYThis project is co-financed by the European Commission under the Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Programme Needs: -         Information about EU structure and institutions -         Good practices exchange -         Marketing and Communication skills and tips -         Dummy elections

  7. LOCAL FORMUS FOR DEVELOPING PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACYThis project is co-financed by the European Commission under the Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Programme Risks and Opportunities: -         Reaching the public -         Making the subject interesting -         Staying Neutral -         Structured action plan -         Financial planning

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