by Mariusz Popławski
|
|
- Coral Williamson
- 6 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 302 Reviews that the book presents Germans as bold reformers of European institutions and supporters of a stronger European Parliament. The complex study is concluded by the presentation of federalist ideas of the German Foreign Minister, Joschka Fischer, President Johannes Rau s vision of the future, and the declaration by Gerhard Schröder, tellingly entitled Responsibility for Europe. Michał Kosman s book is a comprehensive and exhaustive study of the policy of Germany towards integrated Europe. The author skilfully combines a calendar of events with a review of official documents, enriching his exposition with interesting political observations. Well-planned composition is augmented by a lucid style. The only suggestion which could be taken into account before the second edition is published, is that the author should extend his study to include the years The book deserves to be recommended to political scientists, historians, lawyers, experts in international relations, as well as journalists interpreting the contemporary Polish-German dialogue. Book review: Wojciech Peszyński, First Elections to the European Parliament in Poland (Pierwsze wybory do Parlamentu Europejskiego w Polsce), Wydawnictwo Adam Marszałek, Toruń 2007, pp. 147 by Mariusz Popławski Political scientists, in their research work, concentrate on various topics. For some, thoughts and ideas of a famous statesman are fascinating and for others is the future influence of NGO s on local communities. One thing, one time is said to have enough potential to unite attention of most of political scientists, as this is an event when they may observe how matters that they are especially interested in are apprehended. This mentioned event is, in my opinion, what elections indeed are and some may even say that elections are the festival of politics and sometimes of democracy. I really share this opinion and because of that I have, with a lot of curiosity, reached for the latest book written by Wojciech Peszyński titled The First Elections to the European Parliament in Poland (Pierwsze wybory do Parlamentu Europejskiego w Polsce). My first impression, before getting familiar with the content, is that this young researcher made a very brave try of picturing which processes and matters stood behind and what was the background of the title elections. The first elections to the European Parliament took place not so long ago. This was a new situation for Polish society, when they, for the first time, were asked a question what kind of vision of Europe (European Union) is most close to their own. Wojciech Peszyński had a difficult task because it was also a new situation for Polish researchers. Still many questions and matters hasn t been enough comprehensively explained nor fully presented. Undertaking such challenge shall
2 Reviews 303 be noticed while this book is an important voice for the future discussion about the perspectives for uniting Europe and its institutions. Multiplicity of views and opinions is obviously necessary. Every election of this type, when whole country is an arena of political discussion and when every citizen is an elector, is a complex matter. It is obvious for political scientists that there are main fields or groups of issues that shall be analysed if you want to present an image which is not only an official report but also a comprehensive answer. After reading First Elections I m convinced that Wojciech Peszyński is definitely aware of that. You may just look at the table of contents and you will notice that this book is at least an attempt of presenting various aspects of this complex event. Of course it is not only it. The book is written using good language and the author proved that he has a proper command not of the style but what is the most important political-science categories, terms and vocabulary. Reading it is like listening to a good lecture, presented by somebody who is a real enthusiast of the subject he is talking about. Also the choice of sources is quite impressive. As I have mentioned before, there is still not enough publications concerning Euroelections, and to be honest there are hardly any. In this situation Wojciech Peszyński had to put a lot of effort to find and to select materials to work on. Among references we find here publications written by Kazimierz Łastawski, Marek Jeziński, Karol B. Janowski or Janusz Justyński, as well as lots of magazine articles, interviews, law statutes, political parties materials. The author does not limit it to traditional sources. Also a study of political parties websites, which are places where one can find the most up-to-date information, has been done. The structure of the book is also rather good, but one chapter is unfortunately an exception the first one. In the second chapter the author writes about the legal background, in the third one about all aspects of the general situation before the accession, the forth one is about programmes of political parties and the campaign, and in the fifth he presents the elections results. The problem here is that the first chapter is about the specific character of the Euro-elections in Poland. In my opinion it shall be placed elsewhere. Perhaps between current third and fourth? That would make a proper connection between the historical background and the campaign. Nevertheless, this is might be just a matter of interpretation. But taking into account the essence of the first chapter, which full title is The Specific Character of Elections to the European Parliament in the Political System of RP, I shall write here that it is a really deep analysis. In this part of the book we may notice what is the goal of the author the explanation of unique nature of Euro-elections in Poland. It is kind of an introduction, presentation of matters that shall make the reader understand what the causes of the Polish results are. The author states an opinion that the elections shall be consider in relation to philosophy of political parties and their informal procedures of acting on the political stage. That means that we need to be aware of the fact that political parties use
3 304 Reviews their potential, which shall be also understood as their financial assets, to invest it in politically profitable events. In Wojchiech Peszyński s opinion, and mine too, Euro-elections are such an event that is neither worth parties money nor effort, in the context of direct profits. It shall be considered as a general promotion. Using K. Reif & H. Schmitt theory of second-order elections the author placed Euro-elections on the second ground of Polish political life, behind, i.e. presidential or local government elections. To sum up this chapter deliberations found here are valuable but in my opinion this problems shall be presented in comparison to situation in other countries. The author did not skip that problem. We can find examples from other states later in the book. General judgment of that chapter can not be different than giving it an opinion of a keen presentation of all the issues that may concern the subject of Polish specific character. Peszyński has proved that not only he has selected proper sources, but also that his current knowledge of Polish politics is wide. I must admit here that this publication, besides its general ideas concerning Euroelections, contains also lots of useful information and thoughts concerning elections in Poland in general. Chapter Two, comparing to the first one, is definitely on its place. There is no doubt that the reader has to know The Legal Basis for Elections to the EP in Poland. For some, all acts of law, statues or the constitution are not that important. But we shall remember that nothing in social sciences is created in vacuum. States like Poland set a course for subjects acting in their space. Some areas are taken more seriously. Elections are one of the pillars of democracy and as such demand special attention. Rules should be clear, understandable and fair for every participant either elected or electing. Creation of a system might be taken as a chance to make it more profitable for certain types of political bodies. As Wojciech Peszyński points out it can be noticed in the presented elections too. Unclear division of seats between regions or frequent changes of provisions may cause among voters a feeling that somebody is trying to give himself an unfair handicap. But in Polish Euro-elections act you may also notice some kind of an achievement. I mean here forbidding to candidate for persons that have been sentenced for a deliberate crime. As the author writes until that statue nowhere else in Polish law one could find such ban and that shall be strongly noticed, as it has a very strong influence on the level of our political culture. Chapter three, titled Political situation, Socio-economic and International Position of Poland before the Accession, is an another proof that Wojciech Peszyński has a good knowledge of the situation in recent Polish politics. Just to give an example while judging current situation the author presents also matters concerning parliamentary commission which was suppose to investigate the PKN Orlen case. This chapter is also a good remark about then fears about the future of the country regarding the membership in the EU. Today they seem ridiculous, but in fact they existed. Plenty of these fears had an economic ground. As the author reminds us the most popular gossip was that the price of sugar
4 Reviews 305 will rise rapidly. Nothing such happened, but this case has revealed a very characteristic mechanism for Euro-elections, which is noticeable in other European countries. Such fears and apprehensions are a fertile ground for the protest parties. One of factors of high results of LPR in the presented elections was that is was the most recognisable political group that opposed to enter the EU. What is more it used the mechanism of fear of the unknown and natural resistance of some social groups to a change. These were mostly the retired and small-town citizens. This reminds us that Polish political leaders had to prepare their own strategy which would suit their electorate. Chapter four, titled Programmes of the Elections Committees and the Course of the Elections, is dedicated to that problem. In my opinion, together with next one, this chapter is the real core of the authors analysis. The goal of the author was here to give readers general idea of key elements of political offer of certain parties. Often it is said that programmes shall only exist, but its content is less important as they are only a result of well-known opinions of the party. Nevertheless, political scientists shall be against that opinion as these documents shall give voters the chance to get familiar with the offer of political actors. Each more important party is presented here. In Wojciech Peszyński s opinion in quite interesting situation was the left side of Polish political arena. SLD in coalition with UP, despite its post-communistic character, was the most EU-oriented formation. President Aleksander Kwaśniewski, treated still as its political leader, had then very good results in opinion polls. One could say that it should gain a lot of support, but the situation was more complicated. As the author underlines, it had several problems and the most crucial was the unclear involvement of some of its ministers in the Rywingate scandal. Also it shall be added here that more scandals as bribes or nepotism appeared. In this situation a group of its MPs, lead by Marek Borowski, established a new party SDPL. This did not help SLD either. Wojciech Peszyński also underlines in this chapter the role of individual. A whole subsection is dedicated to them. I agree with the author that this, what is called now the californisation of politics, was also present then. Besides parties leaders, on the lists of candidates we could find such persons as Krzysztof Hołowczyc rally champion, Rafał Kubacki also famous sportsman. What shall be noticed, in connection to EU matters in Poland, is that this same leaders, this same faces that some months ago were convincing on billboards to vote yes or no in the referendum on the EU membership of Poland, now could use the gained potential. The final chapter, titled Results of the Elections starts with a subsection of which title is in my opinion brave Reasons for High Absence of Poles in the Elections to the European Parliament. I must express such a remark as the title lacks word possible at the beginning. Professor Roman Bäcker, Head of the Instituted of Political Science UMK, once asked by a journalist why Poles do not take part in elections said that this question is so complicated that it can t be answered. Such an attempt made by Wojciech Peszyński should be then described using the
5 306 Reviews mentioned adjective. Nevertheless, its value is high and this remark has only technical character. The author points out several factors that caused lack of participation. I must agree that one of the strongest was a will not to indirectly support the situation on the political arena. Also beside general knowledge of the meaning of the membership Peszyński underlines that Poles did not know EU institutions. Great part of the chapter is a comment on the results. One of the most interesting is the analysis of the result of LPR. The party, as I mentioned before, was the best identified exponent of anti-european opinions. It has gained more support than in any other elections. Lack of participation was for this political group a unique opportunity to have a better position in the context of next elections to national parliament. The book does not end at conclusions, which are the last text part of it. At the end there are several appendixes. They are extremely useful if we want to compare situation of certain parties. We will find here tables presenting not only Polish results, but also division of power between each European Parliament group since its establishment. Also, in graphical form the author shows us, i.e. the budget procedure and others. Table that contains names of each elected to the presented body representative finishes the book. To summarize, I would like to say that the time spent on this publication was worth it. It is a comprehensive analysis of what happened in Poland during Euro-elections and what the causes are. Some faults mentioned here are probably just matters of interpretation. Wojciech Peszyński made a brave, and successful, attempt to present the topic. The book is full of theories about this what happened so, as always in social sciences, those who make strong statements are exposed to criticism. But what counts here is taking part in this evolution of thoughts leading us a step closer to the truth and when this voice is so right we shall only be glad for expressing it.
The current status of the European Union, the role of the media and the responsibility of politicians
SPEECH/05/387 Viviane Reding Member of the European Commission responsible for Information Society and Media The current status of the European Union, the role of the media and the responsibility of politicians
More informationPOLES AND THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
POLES AND THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT Poles' attitudes toward Polish and European democratic institutions Report on the outcome of a study conducted by the Institute of Public Affairs After Poland joins the
More informationTHE 2015 REFERENDUM IN POLAND. Maciej Hartliński Institute of Political Science University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn
East European Quarterly Vol. 43, No. 2-3, pp. 235-242, June-September 2015 Central European University 2015 ISSN: 0012-8449 (print) 2469-4827 (online) THE 2015 REFERENDUM IN POLAND Maciej Hartliński Institute
More informationMagnifizenz, spectabiles, Ladies and gentlemen,
Rede des Präsidenten des Bundesverwaltungsgerichts a. D. Dr. h.c. Eckart Hien anlässlich der Verleihung der Ehrendoktorwürde durch die Universität Warschau am 17. Juni 2008 Magnifizenz, spectabiles, Ladies
More informationGCE AS 2 Student Guidance Government & Politics. Course Companion Unit AS 2: The British Political System. For first teaching from September 2008
GCE AS 2 Student Guidance Government & Politics Course Companion Unit AS 2: The British Political System For first teaching from September 2008 For first award of AS Level in Summer 2009 For first award
More informationSend My Friend to School 2017: General Election resource
Send My Friend to School 2017: General Election resource On June 8 th 2017 the UK will have a General Election. The last election was in 2015 and the next one was not due until 2020. However, in April
More informationAustria: No one loses, all win?
Austria: No one loses, all win? Carolina Plescia and Sylvia Kritzinger 5 June 2014 Introduction Austria went to the polls on Sunday, May 25 to elect 18 members of the European Parliament, one fewer than
More informationCultural Diplomacy and the European Union: Key Characters and Historical Development
Cultural Diplomacy and the European Union: Key Characters and Historical Development by: Marta Osojnik Introduction Cultural diplomacy is not a new phenomenon. It has been present and active in the world,
More informationMembers of Parliament The Houses of Parliament The Labour Party
Politics and youth Task 1: Political people and places Match the people and places in the box with the descriptions below: The Queen The Conservative Party The Prime Minister Members of Parliament The
More informationThe future of Europe - lies in the past.
The future of Europe - lies in the past. This headline summarizes the talk, originally only entitled The future of Europe, which we listened to on our first day in Helsinki, very well. Certainly, Orbán
More informationThe 2014 elections to the European Parliament: towards truly European elections?
ARI ARI 17/2014 19 March 2014 The 2014 elections to the European Parliament: towards truly European elections? Daniel Ruiz de Garibay PhD candidate at the Department of Politics and International Relations
More informationKent Academic Repository
Kent Academic Repository Full text document (pdf) Citation for published version Seyd, Ben (2013) Is Britain Still a 'Civic Culture'? Political Insight, 4 (3). pp. 30-33. ISSN 2041-9058. DOI https://doi.org/10.1111/2041-9066.12035
More informationThe Natolin Speech (Poland)
Your Excellency, Mr Prime Minister Dear Students, Dear European Colleagues, The Natolin Speech (Poland) It is an honor and joy for me to be able to be here today. I am very happy that the Natolin Campus
More informationThe evolution of turnout in European elections from 1979 to 2009
The evolution of turnout in European elections from 1979 to 2009 Nicola Maggini 7 April 2014 1 The European elections to be held between 22 and 25 May 2014 (depending on the country) may acquire, according
More informationIna Schmidt: Book Review: Alina Polyakova The Dark Side of European Integration.
Book Review: Alina Polyakova The Dark Side of European Integration. Social Foundation and Cultural Determinants of the Rise of Radical Right Movements in Contemporary Europe ISSN 2192-7448, ibidem-verlag
More informationThe purpose of the electoral reform
In July 2013 it seems we have come to the end of a three-year process of electoral reform, but slight modifications may yet follow. Since the three new laws regulating Parliamentary elections (CCIII/2011
More informationEXTREMIST RIGHT IN POLAND. Paper by. Nikolay MARINOV. Director François Bafoil CNRS Sciences Po/CERI
COESIONET EUROPEAN COHESION AND TERRITORIES RESEARCH NETWORK EXTREMIST RIGHT IN POLAND Paper by Nikolay MARINOV Director François Bafoil CNRS Sciences Po/CERI Collège Universitaire de Sciences Po Campus
More informationColorado Tea Party Patriots Judicial Evaluation Tool Kit. Prepared by: Lisa Spear February 2012
Colorado Tea Party Patriots Judicial Evaluation Tool Kit Prepared by: Lisa Spear February 2012 Contents Overview... 3 Which Judges In My Districts Are Standing For Retention?... 4 Identify your court administrator...
More informationHi, my name is (NAME) and today we re going to talk about voting rights and the
Issues GV322 Activity Introduction Hi, my name is (NAME) and today we re going to talk about voting rights and the evolution of voting rights throughout U.S history. Then we ll look into how participation
More informationScottish Parliamentary election
5 MAY Scottish Parliamentary election and Referendum on the voting system used to elect MPs to the House of Commons aboutmyvote.co.uk About this booklet On Thursday 5 May 2011, there will be: an election
More informationVisegrad Youth. Comparative review of the situation of young people in the V4 countries
Visegrad Youth Comparative review of the situation of young people in the V4 countries This research was funded by the partnership between the European Commission and the Council of Europe in the field
More informationFlash Eurobarometer 337 TNS political &social. This document of the authors.
Flash Eurobarometer Croatia and the European Union REPORT Fieldwork: November 2011 Publication: February 2012 Flash Eurobarometer TNS political &social This survey has been requested by the Directorate-General
More informationMałgorzata Druciarek & Aleksandra Niżyńska *
TURKISH POLICY QUARTERLY Do gender quotas in politics work? The case of the 2011 Polish parliamentary elections Women s participation in Polish politics has never achieved a critical mass. Therefore a
More informationSUMMARY REPORT KEY POINTS
SUMMARY REPORT The Citizens Assembly on Brexit was held over two weekends in September 17. It brought together randomly selected citizens who reflected the diversity of the UK electorate. The Citizens
More informationArguments for and against electoral system change in Ireland
Prof. Gallagher Arguments for and against electoral system change in Ireland Why would we decide to change, or not to change, the current PR-STV electoral system? In this short paper we ll outline some
More informationThe Alternative Vote Referendum: why I will vote YES. Mohammed Amin
The Alternative Vote Referendum: why I will vote YES By Mohammed Amin Contents The legislative framework...2 How the first past the post system works...4 How you vote...5 How the votes are counted...5
More informationRussian Disinformation War against Poland and Europe.
Current Security Challenge Russian Disinformation War against Poland and Europe. International Conference, 23 June 2017, Warsaw, Poland Click here to access the Programme of the event Click here to access
More informationComparative Law: Western European and Latin American Legal Systems -- Cases and Materials. John Henry Merryman and David S. Clark
University of Miami Law School Institutional Repository University of Miami Inter-American Law Review 10-1-1978 Comparative Law: Western European and Latin American Legal Systems -- Cases and Materials.
More informationGender quotas in Slovenia: A short analysis of failures and hopes
Gender quotas in Slovenia: A short analysis of failures and hopes Milica G. Antić Maruša Gortnar Department of Sociology University of Ljubljana Slovenia milica.antic-gaber@guest.arnes.si Gender quotas
More informationWorkshop 4 Current conflicts in and around Europe and the future of European democracy. By Ivan Krastev Centre for Liberal Strategies (Bulgaria)
European Conference 2014 "1914-2014: Lessons from History? Citizenship Education and Conflict Management" 16-18 October 2014 Vienna, Austria Workshop 4 Current conflicts in and around Europe and the future
More informationEUROPEAN ELECTIONS European Parliament Eurobarometer (EB Standard 70) - autumn 2008 Analysis
Directorate General for Communication Direction C - Relations with citizens Public Opinion Monitoring Unit EUROPEAN ELECTIONS 2009 Strasbourg, 12 January 2009 European Parliament Eurobarometer (EB Standard
More informationDo Political Parties Represent Women, the Poor and the Old? Party Images, Party System and Democracy
Do Political Parties Represent Women, the Poor and the Old? Party Images, Party System and Democracy Introduction In the course of their political lives, parties acquire policy reputations. These reputations
More informationDENMARK - Mise à jour 2
DENMARK - Mise à jour 2 On the 8 th of December the Danish Prime Minister Poul Nyrup Rasmussen answered questions to Folketinget, the Danish Parliament, on the preparations to the Helsinki summit in a
More informationTopic: Systems of government
Topic: Systems of government Lesson 1 of 2: KS or Year Group: Year 10 Resources: 1. Resource 1 Sky News video clip: Cameron: People deserve better than this 2. Resource 2 What is a general election? 3.
More information2 July Dear John,
2 July 2018 Dear John, As Vice Chairman of the Conservative Party for Policy, I am delighted to respond to the Conservative Policy Forum s summary paper on Conservative Values, at the same time as update
More informationRepublic of Poland Ministry of Interior and Administration
13 th Economic Forum Prague, 23 27 May 2005 EF.DEL/37/05 24 May 2005 ENGLISH only Republic of Poland Ministry of Interior and Administration POLAND S MIGRATION SITUATION AND THE PROCESS OF ELABORATING
More informationGermany and the Middle East
Working Paper Research Unit Middle East and Africa Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik German Institute for International and Security Affairs Volker Perthes Germany and the Middle East (Contribution to
More informationFirst broadcast Friday 27 th April About the episode
Brexit Brits Abroad Podcast Episode 22: Talking with government officials and agencies in EU member states about what Brexit means for UK citizens living in the EU27 First broadcast Friday 27 th April
More informationPolicy Paper on the Future of EU Youth Policy Development
Policy Paper on the Future of EU Youth Policy Development Adopted by the European Youth Forum / Forum Jeunesse de l Union européenne / Forum des Organisations européennes de la Jeunesse Council of Members,
More informationStudy Center in Warsaw, Poland
Study Center in Warsaw, Poland Course name: Social Issues in Contemporary Poland Course number: SOCI 3002 WRSW Language of instruction: English Programs offering course: Central European Studies Contact
More informationWhat It Means to be a New Member of the EU: The View From Poland. Meredith A. Heiser-Duron (Talk given Nov. 6 th 2004)
What It Means to be a New Member of the EU: The View From Poland Meredith A. Heiser-Duron (Talk given Nov. 6 th 2004) I ve been reading President Bill Clinton s autobiography this summer and he has a useful
More informationCivil Society Organizations in Montenegro
Civil Society Organizations in Montenegro This project is funded by the European Union. This project is funded by the European Union. 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS EVALUATION OF LEGAL REGULATIONS AND CIRCUMSTANCES
More informationPreliminary results. Fieldwork: June 2008 Report: June
The Gallup Organization Flash EB N o 87 006 Innobarometer on Clusters Flash Eurobarometer European Commission Post-referendum survey in Ireland Fieldwork: 3-5 June 008 Report: June 8 008 Flash Eurobarometer
More informationOpening speech by Markus Löning Former German Commissioner for Human Rights Economic Freedom Network Asia, Manila, November 22 nd 2016
Opening speech by Markus Löning Former German Commissioner for Human Rights Economic Freedom Network Asia, Manila, November 22 nd 2016 Good morning everybody. It s a great honor to be here and it s a great
More informationLESSON ONE: THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS FOUNDATION LESSON ONE: THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Overview OBJECTIVES Students will be able to: Identify and describe elements of the philosophy of government expressed in the
More informationPakistan Coalition for Ethical Journalism. Election Coverage: A Checklist for Ethical and Fair Reporting
Pakistan Coalition for Ethical Journalism Election Coverage: A Checklist for Ethical and Fair Reporting (NOTE: These are suggestions for individual media organisations concerning editorial preparation
More informationRussia and the EU s need for each other
SPEECH/08/300 Benita Ferrero-Waldner European Commissioner for External Relations and European Neighbourhood Policy Russia and the EU s need for each other Speech at the European Club, State Duma Moscow,
More informationthe ARTICLE (for teachers)
the ARTICLE (for teachers) Are you tired of your home country? Do you dream of better opportunities abroad? If you answered "yes', then you and 700 million other people in the world want to emigrate. This
More informationPreface: The United Nations. An Introduction, by Sven Gareis and Johannes Varwick, Palgrave MacMillan 2005.
Preface: The United Nations. An Introduction, by Sven Gareis and Johannes Varwick, Palgrave MacMillan 2005. The United Nations plays a singular role in the discussion over the future of international politics.
More informationEgypt s Mubarak in landslide election win
www.breaking News English.com Ready-to-use ESL / EFL Lessons Egypt s Mubarak in landslide election win URL: http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/0509/050909-mubarak-e.html Today s contents The Article 2
More informationThe Labour Party Manifesto
The Labour Party Manifesto 14 April 2015 1 The Labour Party Manifesto 1 Overview... 2 2 Key Messages... 3 2.1 Britain can do better... 3 2.2 Fiscal responsibility... 3 2.3 The NHS... 4 2.4 Fighting for
More informationINTERVIEW OF THE HEAD OF THE OSCE PRESENCE IN ALBANIA, AMBASSADOR EUGEN WOLLFARTH, DIPLOMATICUS, NEWS24 TV Broadcast on 12 April 2012
INTERVIEW OF THE HEAD OF THE OSCE PRESENCE IN ALBANIA, AMBASSADOR EUGEN WOLLFARTH, DIPLOMATICUS, NEWS24 TV Broadcast on 12 April 2012 By Erjona Rusi Journalist: Good evening everyone! The end of April
More informationQ&A with Michael Lewis-Beck, co-author of The American Voter Revisited
Q&A with Michael Lewis-Beck, co-author of The American Voter Revisited Michael S. Lewis-Beck is the co-author, along with William G. Jacoby, Helmut Norpoth, and Herbert F. Weisberg, of The American Voter
More informationItalian Report / Executive Summary
EUROBAROMETER SPECIAL BUREAUX (2002) Italian Report / Executive Summary Survey carried out for the European Commission s Representation in ITALY «This document does not reflect the views of the European
More informationSIPU report for the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) Under contract Advisory Services for EU Ukraine, Sida ref: 2007.
SIPU report for the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) Under contract Advisory Services for EU Ukraine, Sida ref: 2007.002743 Date: 30 April 2008 REF: SIPU/JMWEN ASS. 04-rev5 Authors: Nathaniel
More informationThe EU debate #1: Identity
The EU debate #1: Identity Q: Britain is a European nation. A: Geography has given Britain a shared cultural history with continental Europe. From the Roman Empire, to the Renaissance, and now through
More informationIntroduction The forging of a coalition government in May 2010 was a momentous event in British political life. Few of the electorate actively sought
Introduction The forging of a coalition government in May 2010 was a momentous event in British political life. Few of the electorate actively sought a coalition government. Many indeed believed that such
More informationA Source of Stability?
A Source of Stability? German and European Public Opinion in Times of Political Polarisation. A Source of Stability? German and European Public Opinion in Times of Political Polarisation. Catherine de
More informationYou should complete this activity for the start of your first lesson in September.
Bridging Activity for September 2018 A level Politics Why do I need to complete a bridging activity? The purpose of this activity is to aid your preparation for advanced level study and make the transition
More informationEUROBAROMETER 63.4 PUBLIC OPINION IN THE EUROPEAN UNION SPRING 2005 NATIONAL REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AUSTRIA
Standard Eurobarometer European Commission EUROBAROMETER 63.4 PUBLIC OPINION IN THE EUROPEAN UNION SPRING 2005 Standard Eurobarometer 63.4 / Spring 2005 TNS Opinion & Social NATIONAL REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
More informationTeaching guidance: Paper 1 Government and politics of the UK
Teaching guidance: Paper 1 Government and politics of the UK This teaching guidance provides advice for teachers, to help with the delivery of government and politics of the UK content. More information
More informationExcerpts of an interview of the Head of Presence, Ambassador Eugen Wollfarth at NTV, Tirana, 22 July 2011
Excerpts of an interview of the Head of Presence, Ambassador Eugen Wollfarth at NTV, Tirana, 22 July 2011 Q: Mr Ambassador, thank you for coming at Informal! A: My pleasure. Thank you for the invitation.
More informationPrime Minister Szydło resigns, Morawiecki to take over
7th December 2017 Prime Minister Szydło resigns, Morawiecki to take over This evening, ruling PiS party spokesperson Beata Mazurek has informed that Prime Minister Beata Szydło has resigned. The Political
More informationEuropean Parliament Eurobarometer (EB79.5) ONE YEAR TO GO UNTIL THE 2014 EUROPEAN ELECTIONS Institutional Part ANALYTICAL OVERVIEW
Directorate-General for Communication Public Opinion Monitoring Unit Brussels, 21 August 2013. European Parliament Eurobarometer (EB79.5) ONE YEAR TO GO UNTIL THE 2014 EUROPEAN ELECTIONS Institutional
More informationRepeat Voting: Two-Vote May Lead More People To Vote
Repeat Voting: Two-Vote May Lead More People To Vote Sergiu Hart October 17, 2017 Abstract A repeat voting procedure is proposed, whereby voting is carried out in two identical rounds. Every voter can
More informationVocabulary Activity 7
Vocabulary Activity 7 The President and the Executive Branch DIRECTIONS: Write true or false on the line before each definition below. If the statement is false, write the word that matches the definition
More informationCompare This. Diagnostic Assessment #1 For the Unit, We The People (Reading) Table of Contents
Compare This Diagnostic Assessment #1 For the Unit, We The People (Reading) Table of Contents Item Page Number Compare This - Instructions Page 2 Compare This - Assessment Tool Pages 3-5 Compare This -
More informationExaminers Report June GCE Government and Politics 6GP01 01
Examiners Report June 2015 GCE Government and Politics 6GP01 01 Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications Edexcel and BTEC qualifications come from Pearson, the UK s largest awarding body. We provide a wide range
More informationH.E. Mr. Lech KACZYŃSKI
Check against delivery ADDRESS of the President of the Republic of Poland H.E. Mr. Lech KACZYŃSKI during the General Debate of the sixty-first Session of the General Assembly September 19 t h, 2006 United
More informationCandidate Qualifying and Vetting Questions
QUALIFYING AND VETTING CANDIDATES: A good vetting process is designed to alert both the candidate and the investigating committeeman to potential pitfalls. It is an essential part of filling local offices
More informationEconomic Issues in Ohio Work to Kerry s Advantage
ABC NEWS POLL: THE RACE IN OHIO 10/17/04 EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE AFTER 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004 Economic Issues in Ohio Work to Kerry s Advantage The economy and jobs dominate as the top issue in Ohio,
More informationBuilding on Global Europe: The Future EU Trade Agenda
Karel De Gucht European Commissioner for Trade Building on Global Europe: The Future EU Trade Agenda House of German Industries Berlin, 15 April 2010 Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. It is a pleasure
More informationPolitical Parties Guide to Building Coalitions
Political Parties Guide to Building Coalitions August 2014 Rania Zada Nick Sigler Nick Harvey MP +44 (0) 207 549 0350 gpgovernance.net hello@gpgovernance.net Global Partners Governance, 2014 Building Coalitions
More informationEconomic Aspects in National Independence Debates: The Cases of Scotland and Catalonia. Dr Krzysztof Winkler
Economic Aspects in National Independence Debates: The Cases of Scotland and Catalonia Dr Krzysztof Winkler Poznań 2016 1 Preface Taking responsibility for their own country is a dream for many nations
More informationActive Citizenship an Participation in Germany
Conference on Youth Participation Active Citizenship in the European Union: Participation and Responsibility Valencia, 15 16 June 2005 Eva Feldmann-Wojtachnia M.A. Centre for Applied Policy Research Research
More informationSpeech by Michel Barnier at the Joint Houses of the Oireachtas (Houses of Parliament of Ireland), Dublin
European Commission - Speech - [Check Against Delivery] Speech by Michel Barnier at the Joint Houses of the Oireachtas (Houses of Parliament of Ireland), Dublin Dublin, 11 May 2017 Mr. Speakers, Taoiseach,
More informationLiberal Democrats Consultation. Party Strategy and Priorities
Liberal Democrats Consultation Party Strategy and Priorities. Party Strategy and Priorities Consultation Paper August 2010 Published by the Policy Unit, Liberal Democrats, 4 Cowley Street, London SW1P
More informationOrdo Iuris. O r d o I u r i s I n s t i t u t e f o r L e g a l C u l t u r e
O r d o I u r i s I n s t i t u t e f o r L e g a l C u l t u r e O r d o I u r i s I n s t i t u t e f o r L e g a l C u l t u r e Why Ordo Iuris? very day people are confronted with various radical ideologies
More informationAn Update on Brexit. Tim Oliver European University Institute and LSE IDEAS
An Update on Brexit Tim Oliver European University Institute and LSE IDEAS 1 a. How did Britain vote? b. Why did 52% of Britons vote Leave? 2. What does Brexit mean? a. Britain s Brexit b. UK-EU Brexit
More informationGermany s September 09 elections against the background of the economic crisis how will voters react?
Joachim Rücker Germany s September 09 elections against the background of the economic crisis how will voters react? Presentation at Almedals Veckan, Visby, Gotland 01 July 2009 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY
More informationRemarks by. The Honorable Aram Sarkissian Chairman, Republic Party of Armenia. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Tuesday, February 13 th
Remarks by The Honorable Aram Sarkissian Chairman, Republic Party of Armenia Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Tuesday, February 13 th INTRODUCTION I would like to begin by expressing my appreciation
More informationIUSY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
IUSY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM CONTACT INFORMATION 1. Full name of the organization (both in original language and in English) "Lëvizja Studentore për Barazi - STUDIM, KRITIKË, VEPRIM " (The Student
More informationExcerpts of the interview follow: Question: What is the primary purpose of Deliberative Polling? 3/11 Disaster in Japan GLO. Behind the News.
Register Behind the News Economy Cool Japan Views Asia Sports 3/11 Disaster in Japan GLO Opinion Editorial Vox Populi, Vox Dei The Column February 24, 2012 Tweet 0 0 Like By MASAHIRO TSURUOKA It was 24
More informationGender Party Quotas in Poland
Gender Party Quotas in Poland Renata Siemienska Warsaw University A paper presented at the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA)/CEE Network for Gender Issues Conference
More informationThese are just a few figures to demonstrate to you the significance of EU-Australian relations.
Germany and the enlargement of the European Union Ladies and Gentlemen: Let me begin by expressing my thanks to the National Europe Centre for giving me the opportunity to share with you some reflections
More informationDefining political participation: how to pinpoint an elusive target? 2014 Marc Hooghe
Defining political participation: how to pinpoint an elusive target? 2014 Marc Hooghe Acta Politica. International Journal of Political Science, 49, accepted. The contemporary literature on political participation
More information[Title Page] Arbaiter Fraind Publisher [Workers Friend] THE ANARCHISTS. Cultural images from the end of the 19 th century.
[Title Page] Arbaiter Fraind Publisher [Workers Friend] THE ANARCHISTS Cultural images from the end of the 19 th century By John Henry Mackay Translated by A. Frumkin With a preface by R. Rocker Part I
More information1. Students prefer liberal democracy and the West
University Students from Bosnia and Herzegovina,,, and believe in value of European cooperation, of democracy and in their own participation in public life of their respective countries, surveys carried
More informationThe United States & Latin America: After The Washington Consensus Dan Restrepo, Director, The Americas Program, Center for American Progress
The United States & Latin America: After The Washington Consensus Dan Restrepo, Director, The Americas Program, Center for American Progress Presentation at the Annual Progressive Forum, 2007 Meeting,
More informationGovernment and Politics
14/01/2019 Government and Politics A LEVEL 1 1 Politics at A Level This highly topical and relevant subject will attract those with enquiring minds who want to understand the organisations and processes
More informationChapter 6 MOTIONS. 6.1 Vocabulary Introduction Regular Motions 7
Chapter 6 MOTIONS 6.1 Vocabulary 3 6.2 Introduction 6 6.3 Regular Motions 7 6.3.1 "Notice of Motion 8 6.3.1.1 Setting the Hearing 8 6.3.1.2 Preparing the Notice 8 6.3.2 Memorandum of Points and Authorities
More informationTurkey and the EU: a Common Future?
SPEECH/04/466 Olli Rehn Commissioner-designate for Enlargement Turkey and the EU: a Common Future? Group meeting of the Greens/EFA of the European Parliament Istanbul, 20 October 2004 Rt.Hon. Ministers
More informationSE6REf THE WH ITE HOUSE 6824 WASHI NGTON. Wojciech Jaruzelski, Chairman Notetaker Interpreter. July 10, 1989, 9:30 a.m. - Belwedere Palace
-':: SE6REf THE WH ITE HOUSE 6824 WASHI NGTON MEMORANDUM OF CONVERSATION SUBJECT: PARTICIPANTS: Bilateral Meeting with Wojciech Jaruzelski, Chairman of Poland (U) The President Brent Scowcroft, Assistant
More informationLocal elections. Referendum on the voting system used to elect MPs to the House of Commons
5 MAY Local elections and Referendum on the voting system used to elect MPs to the House of Commons aboutmyvote.co.uk About this booklet On Thursday 5 May 2011, there will be a referendum on the voting
More informationReport from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament EU Anti-Corruption Report. Brussels,
Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament EU Anti-Corruption Report Brussels, 3.2.2014 EuropeanCommission Corruption remains one of the biggest challenges for all societies,
More informationDRAFT. 24B What are the freedoms and responsibilities of citizens in Australia s democracy?
Unit 1 Government and democracy Democracy in is a democracy. In a democracy, each citizen has an equal right to influence the political decisions that affect their society. This means that each person
More informationElection Observation Mission Slovak Republic September 1998
PA THE ORGANIZATION FOR SECURITY AND CO-OPERATION IN EUROPE PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY ODIHR COUNCIL OF EUROPE PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY CONSEIL DE L'EUROPE ASSEMBLÉE PARLEMENTAIRE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT Election
More informationLegal Environment for Political Parties in Modern Russia
Asian Social Science; Vol. 11, No. 22; 2015 ISSN 1911-2017 E-ISSN 1911-2025 Published by Canadian Center of Science and Education Legal Environment for Political Parties in Modern Russia Kurochkin A. V.
More informationDAVID H. SOUTER, ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, U.S. SUPREME COURT (RET.) JUSTICE DAVID H. SOUTER: I m here to speak this evening because
DAVID H. SOUTER, ASSOCIATE JUSTICE, U.S. SUPREME COURT (RET.) Remarks on Civic Education American Bar Association Opening Assembly August 1, 2009, Chicago, Illinois JUSTICE DAVID H. SOUTER: I m here to
More informationPES Roadmap toward 2019
PES Roadmap toward 2019 Adopted by the PES Congress Introduction Who we are The Party of European Socialists (PES) is the second largest political party in the European Union and is the most coherent and
More information