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“Promoting Youth and EU migrants participation in the EU Parliament elections 2009”

LOCAL FORMUS FOR DEVELOPING PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY T his 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:

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“Promoting Youth and EU migrants participation in the EU Parliament elections 2009”

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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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