Letter to the European Parliament for a EU Constitution
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Dear Member of the European Parliament,
EU citizens rely on you. They have voted for you, hoping that you will uphold European democracy.
You are the only direct link between EU citizens and EU politics. You are the warriors in the battle for democracy in the EU, a battle that is many times difficult.
Hundreds of millions of citizens feel excluded from decision-making in the EU and their countries. You are the ones who can change this unfortunate circumstance.
The EU has long been rightfully blamed for democratic deficit, which undermines the trust in the European project and casts doubt on the capacity and willingness of EU politicians to act in line with European values.
Therefore, the EU needs an overhaul, which will bring it closer to its citizens. We, the EU Citizens Alliance, are hoping that you will work on the development of an EU constitution adopted by the citizens.
This Constitution should be the foundation of a new EU. It will introduce a new Europe: lean, democratic and decentralised.
The EU constitution should clearly assign distinct competences to the four political levels: EU, Member States, regions and municipalities. It will allow EU citizens more active and real participation in decision-making at all levels.
This thorough reform is based on four pillars:
1. An EU constitution adopted by the citizens;
2. Democratically legitimised institutions;
3. Introducing direct democracy;
4. Decentralisation and regionalization.
We propose that the EU constitution be adopted by a double majority: of the EU citizens and the Member States. You can find all the details of our proposal in the attached Position paper 11 drafted by Mehr Demokratie.
We leave it up to you to decide the details of the EU constitution, because we do not want to
meddle in your work. We believe that you are a professional and your 5-year term will be
enough to start and finish the process of enacting an EU constitution adopted by the citizens.
Of course, we count on your political will and engagement with other EU institutions. This
may prove a difficult task, as not all EU institutions may be willing to pursue such an
ambitious reform.
Dear Member of the European Parliament,
We believe that boosting democracy in the EU is directly linked to improving satisfaction of
EU citizens with European politics. Bringing the decision-making closer to the citizens is a
tangible benefit that will tear down the wall between the ordinary person and the walls of
bureaucratic Brussels.
We count on your commitment and we wish you success in the process of building an EU
constitution adopted by the citizens and with it, the new future of Europe.
Kindest European greetings,
Javier Giner / Nikolay Nikolov
EU Citizens Alliance
* Position paper 11 drafted by Mehr Demokratie:
http://www.europaenmarcha.eu/ir/const/Position_11%20Europe%20Constitution.pdf?fbclid=IwAR159RnFgOwazLK-HaPEM2HgroZxdAEQC7kZEBAYoB9Jukc6I_Ec0KG6vmQ
http://www.europaenmarcha.eu/
https://www.facebook.com/eucitizensalliance
Comments
Erika Wende
Saludos.
Das ist auch dringend nötig. Ein Beispiel:
In dem 106-seitigen Konzept 'Smart City Charta' des Bundesministeriums für Umwelt, Naturschutz, Bau und Reaktorsicherheit (BMUB, s. Link unten) folgende kurze Passage: Unter der Überschrift "Visionen eines hypervernetzten Planeten" auf S. 43 ist zu lesen:
"6. Post-voting society
Da wir genau wissen, was Leute tun und möchten, gibt es weniger Bedarf an Wahlen, Mehrheitsfindungen oder Abstimmungen. Verhaltensbezogene Daten können Demokratie als das gesellschaftliche Feedbacksystem ersetzen."
http://www.bbsr.bund.de/BBSR/DE/Veroeffentlichungen/Sonderveroeffentlichungen/2017/smart-city-charta-dl.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=2
Allein dieses Statement lässt auf ein abenteuerliches Demokratieverständnis des Verfassers schließen - aber dieser Text steht auf der hochoffiziellen Seite eines Bundesministeriums!
Derweil findet der europaweite (und noch weitere) 'Rollout' von 5G statt, einer Mobilfunktechnik, die zwingend notwendig ist für derlei Konzepte wie 'Smart City Charta'. Diese wird ohne jegliche WIRKLICHE Risikofolgenabschätzung einfach eingeführt - und Niemand kann sich dieser Strahlung entziehen - nirgendwo. Ist das demokratisch? Lasst Euch nicht von der 21 Jahre (wahrsch. noch älter) alten Behauptung täuschen, diese Strahlung habe lediglich thermische Wirkung. Am besten selbst recherchieren. Mit direkt-demokratischen Grüßen!
Federalism and direct democracy reflect the great importance that the Swiss political system places on the freedom of choice and self-determination.
Therefore, we need in the EU a Constitution adopted by citizens and introduction of Direct Democracy.