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In Hungary, Roma people are facing discrimination and miserable living conditions. The Foundation of Subjective Values stressed the importance of Roma participation in the EU Parliament elections: “They welcomed our message and promised they to give their opinion also at the elections”, said Balint Josa about canvassing in the Roma community of Kakucs.

In the next days citizens all over the EU will vote for a new European Parliament. The elections for the European Parliament from 22-25 May could prove a turning point for the future of the EU. Populist, and racist parties are spreading hate, blaming migrants and minorities for whatever goes wrong, dividing societies in many of the EU member states. This campaign asks all EU citizens to use their right to vote. And we ask all to vote against racism in the European Parliament; to choose for unity, instead of division.

Our French campaign partners Les Indivisibles were campaigning on the streets of Paris last Saturday. Mariquian Huimars shares her enthusiastic impressions and reports: “It was remarkable how people grabbed Indi News and shared their thoughts on the current state of France and Europe. Most of them understood then, to vote is a powerful tool and the importance of uniting as Europeans.”

After 30 years of corruption scandals, bribing and 6 years of economic crisis, only mentioning the word “politics” causes your entire audience to react negatively in Italy. But politics is not that. Claudio Tocchi gives an insight in Italian society and explains why it is important not to give in to hate. Our vote can divide, our vote can unite – our vote is important!

Vote, vote, vote, vote, vote! – In the next days the EU, elects a new parliament. There are many choices voters have to make. The main one, from our perspective, is: do we want a more united Europe, or a more divided one. Read about the three things you can do to help keeping racist parties out of the parliament. Europe’s future is in your hands!

In a time of crisis, every country faces different challenges. This campaign against racism and discrimination in the European Parliament focusses on activities adapted to local needs. In France, Greece, Hungary and Italy activities are organised for a European Parliament free from racism and xenophobia. What will you do?

Public Launch of EU election Campaign:  Your Vote can Divide or Your Vote can Unite calls to foster democracy /Keeping racist politicians and parties out of the EU parliament Polis Art Cafe, Athens, Greece 10th April 2014 PRESS INVITATION At 11am on the 10th of April the `Your Vote can Unite` campaign will be launched… Read more »

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