From 4 June to 01 September 2022

The Russian war of agression in Ukraine is a major turning point for Europe. Not only is the independence of a single state in immediate danger, but the entire West with its values, democratic practices and prosperity is being challenged. At the same time, the war relentlessly exposes the weaknesses of the European Union. Dependencies on fossil fuel imports, an unsettled approach to refugees from many parts of the world and a lack of military capabilities have made the union vulnerable to external attacks and attempts at destabilization. Moreover, the EU is not perceived as a decisive actor in security and resource issues. Often enough, it is the US, China and Russia that set the tone. The EU must therefore become more sovereign and more assertive.

Host your ownHomeParliament inone of 8 languages or participate in one – digital or analogue. Discuss and decide on the following questions:

• Should eligibility for asylum in the EU, already be examined and decided outside of the EU?
• Should the EU undertake operations in other countries with its own army in order to stabilize and pacify them?
• Should new buildings and major house renovations in the EU that do not integrate renewable energies (solar, wind, geothermal, etc.) no longer be permitted?

After your HomeParliament, the process continues:

With the results from the HomeParliaments from different parts of Europe, you will be advising renowned EU politicians. These politicians have agreed to take the findings into account in their deliberations and then give feedback in webinars, video statements or in writing.

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From 29 January to 03 April 2022

In the arena of European politics, citizens are often standing only on the sidelines. Participating in the European elections every few years is not enough for more and more people. An overwhelming 92% of people in the EU want their voices to be taken more into account (Eurobarometer, 2021). That’s why we’re focusing on three fundamental reforms to strengthen and renew European democracy.

Host your ownHomeParliament inone of 8 languages or participate in one – digital or analogue. Discuss and decide on the following questions:

• Should the principle of unanimity in the Council of the European Union be abolished and replaced by qualified majority voting?
• Should a representative citizens’ council advise the EU institutions on fundamental decisions?
• Should the European Parliament be able to propose and initiative its own legislation in addition to the EU Commission?

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