Friedrich-list-Berufskolleg Herford, Germany - presented by Judith Wölker and Sandra Bartczak

Friedrich-list-Berufskolleg Herford, Germany - presented by Judith Wölker and Sandra Bartczak

Active young citizens of Europe

Table of contents

Der Deutsche Bundestag / The German Parliament

Germany as a Federal Republic Young people in politics PETO – the young alternative

People (entitled to vote)

OppositionCoalition

The Federal Chancellor The Federal Ministers

The Federal President

Horst Köhler Bundesrat(members of the governments of the federal states)

Angela Merkel

The German Parliament

Friedrich-list-Berufskolleg Herford, Germany - presented by Judith Wölker and Sandra Bartczak

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Germany as a Federal Republic

16 Federal States

The German Parliament

Federal Government

Federal Council16 Parlaments of the

Federal States

Governments of the Federal States

Laws on Federal State Level

- Education Policy- Police Law- Municipal Law

Laws on Federal Level

e.g.- Foreign Policy- Economic Policy- consistant legal order

Friedrich-list-Berufskolleg Herford, Germany - presented by Judith Wölker and Sandra Bartczak

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Young people in the politics

parliamentary elections- every 4 years- at the age of 18

council elections- every 5 years- at the age of 16

as a member of a political party e.g. young christian democrats, young social democrats

as a member of a youth parliamente.g. on a municipal and federal level

The options to vote

German regional elections- every 5 years- at the age of 18

The options to engage in the policy

foundation of a youth partye.g. PETO

Friedrich-list-Berufskolleg Herford, Germany - presented by Judith Wölker and Sandra Bartczak

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PETO – the young alternative

PETO Latin: I demand

Foundation - in 1999- by 5 young members- in Monheim

Success - first local election: - 1,000 votes 2 members in the city council- appointment of a youth café- “Car-Free-Sunday” - youngest mayor: Daniel Zimmermann, 27 years old

General - party of 300 young people- represent the opinions of youth- information on local affairs

Friedrich-list-Berufskolleg Herford, Germany - presented by Judith Wölker and Sandra Bartczak

Active young citizens of Europe

PETO – the young alternative

Objectives

- a city that‘s suitable for children and eco-friendly- reliefs for youths- new jobs - more sport facilities - reduced bus tickets for youths - bikeway through the pedestrian precinct

Friedrich-list-Berufskolleg Herford, Germany - presented by Judith Wölker and Sandra Bartczak

Active young citizens of Europe

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