E(U)lections’19: think, decide, change
Global Coordinator
In the 2014 elections for the European Parliament, only 42.61% of the Europeans voted, the lowest rate ever registered since the 1979 election. In fact, throughout the years the participation rates have been decreasing, despite the multiple efforts of the EU institutions to galvanize the European citizens to feel more engaged in European affairs. In Portugal only 33,67%, voted while in the Netherlands 37,32% participated. Italy has the highest participation rate of these countries: 57,22% but still is the lowest percentage since 1979 (85,75%). These 3 member states clearly illustrate the lack of participation, detachment and distrust towards the European elections and explain why our project will be focused in a clear message: think, decide, change!
The “E(U)lections’19” project will be promoted by CEI-IUL, based in Lisbon, in partnership with the European Association of Young Educators (Portugal), Stichting CAAT Projects (The Netherlands) and Fondazione Flaminia (Italy). It aims to raise awareness and encourage young Europeans (aged 18-25) to an active European citizenship and to counter abstention in the European elections.
Project Information
2018-09-03
2020-06-30
Project Partners
- CEI-Iscte
- Young Educators - (Portugal)
- Fondazione Flaminia - (Italy)
- CAAT - (Netherlands)
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