Vereint für Demokratie: Breite Unterstützung für die Europawahl durch Zivilgesellschaft, Wirtschaft und Kultur

Civil society, business sectors, and cultural groups advocate for participation in the European Election

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Young volunteers, pan-European civil society networks, and international corporations are rallying behind the #UseYourVoice campaign for the European Election taking place from June 6th to 9th.

Prominent figures from the fields of business, the arts, and charitable groups have united in a campaign aimed at increasing awareness about the importance of voting and encouraging citizens across the federation to participate in the electoral process.

Over 500 pan-European federations and numerous national organizations have backed the #NutzeDeineStimme campaign through their networks, individual campaigns, or on their social media platforms. Save the Children's initiative "I Count, I Vote" includes a LinkedIn video and visual materials aimed at encouraging voter participation. The European Association for Local Democracy (ALD) initiated their "TALE – TAke the Lead in the EU Elections" campaign, aiming to motivate people to vote.

The European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) launched the "#EUisU + Vote EP 24" campaign, featuring a song and motivational videos from citizens encouraging people to vote. Democracy International's "eurVote eurFuture" initiative across ten countries aims to raise awareness about the European elections through events, informational pamphlets, "I vote" stickers, and instructional videos for first-time voters. Inclusion Europe initiated a campaign to support the voting rights of individuals with intellectual disabilities, sharing encouraging content on Instagram to promote participation.

Within the together.eu community initiated by the European Parliament, young volunteers across the European Union have arranged a wide array of electoral-related events, including dance parties, tree planting initiatives, spring cleaning efforts, trivia nights, workshops, lectures, music festivals, and various other gatherings.

In Germany, a basketball tournament was arranged for over 100 participants. In Spain, youth activist Pol Villaverde Palumba created a Europe-wide mobile application that assists users in identifying which political party or candidate aligns most closely with their beliefs. In Portugal, activists held surfing events tailored for individuals with disabilities and established innovative collaborations with local sports clubs. Meanwhile, in Ireland, young farmer Daniel Long, along with fellow volunteers, organized various electoral events in rural areas and at universities.

European success stories such as the music streaming service Spotify and the Swedish food company Oatly are inspiring their customers to participate in the voting process by sharing information on their platforms. As part of their campaign titled #AllHandsForDemocracy, Universal Music Group is marking concert attendees with a hand stamp as a reminder of the European election.

Across the entire Union, a total of 898 cinemas have committed to displaying the video from the EU campaign #UseYourVoice before screenings, and film festivals in France, Bulgaria, Germany, and the Netherlands have motivated attendees and filmmakers alike. They've done this through the use of banners and electronic posters, newsletters, and social media posts, all aimed at encouraging people to exercise their right to vote.

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