Interview with Lucie Hammecke (22), member of the state parliament of Saxony.
Tag: elections
WE ARE THE GREEN WAVE – The “sustainable” option
Last week-end, a very exceptional and unprecedented phenomenon submerged Europe. A green wave gently made its way in three different regions of the continent. It wasn’t about a reforestation of urban areas, but about chronologically coordinated green political victories in three different regions. Various green politicians won local elections in Belgium, elections in Bavaria (Germany)…
Elections and hopes in post-Gezi Turkey
Many of us wonder who are the people who went to the streets during Gezi Park protests, who are behind the recent electoral success of the HPD party in Turkey, who has enough courage to sand up against Erdogan’s regime. Among others, there are also young activists connected to the green movement. While travelling back…
Green enthusiasm in the UK
The Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW) has not usually enjoyed the support that may be found on the continent, in Germany or Sweden. They have but one representative in the Commons, one in the Lords, three MEPs and local councillors. Yet bad news has been kind to the Greens in recent months. The…
Four ballots for Bosnia
On 12th of October 2014 there were general elections in Bosnia and Hercegovina. The war-torn ethnically divided country has one of the most complicated political and electoral systems in the world – These are the reflections of an international election observer. It is 7 o’clock early morning and unexpectedly chilly. The walls are decorated with…
The EU has not done its job
The European elections have yielded mixed results, but it is clear that the EU is falling short in its aims to engage citizens. To address this, long overdue reforms are needed to make the EU more democratic, and a particular focus should be placed on youth to inform them but especially to provide real prospects…
EC Elections : who’s who ?
Tomorrow, on October 28th at 1 PM CET, a new girl will join the Executive Committee of FYEG until next GA in June, reemplacing Krassi (now elected co-spokeperson in reemplacement of Ingrid (no it’s not complicated at all)) within the eight-people team constituing the EC. Juliane,20, from Germany, or Maria,25, from Finland ? Who will…
#azvote2013
The 2013 Azerbaidjan presidential elections were not planned to surprise ; and indeed, violent repression of political opposants was once again, staged for the event. However, “not surprising” would not be the appropriate qualificative for these elections, which have seen the release of an amazing tool none of our current democracies never thought of. Who…
The Germans want Merkel – but with her, there is no democratic, social and green Europe!
Let’s be honest. Although we wish otherwise, the most powerful institution in the EU is NOT the European Parliament. The EU suffers from the democratic deficit, since the member state governments are those who have the biggest say in EU policies. To be more precise: It is some national governments, backed by economic strength and…
Linnea Engström – a Swedish candidate for a more equal and sustainable Europe
On this first issue of the year, Ecosprinter has chosen to give the voice to those who are working on the European Campaign for 2014, from the campaign makers to the young candidates. Part of FYEG, these young people will maybe – and hopefully ! – represent Youth and Greens in the future European Parliament….