Cerebra NGO

CEREBRA is a organization that works on the empowerment of youth in Bosnia and Herzegovina by equippi

18/04/2024

With all the information we receive on a daily basis, it can be a real maze to distinguish the real from the fake, but don't panic; we’re here to untangle it all together!

In this video, you're going to find out how to spot fake news because we all need a little guidance in this overconnected world.

So get out the popcorn, click on the video, and discover some tips for ensuring democracy in a fun and light-hearted way! 🍿🎥✨

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Come forward for what matters.

17/04/2024

DemoFacts #10

In Europe, the 12 democratic monarchies are Andorra, Belgium, Denmark, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom & Vatican.
The 33 other countries are either parliamentary republics, presidential republics, semi-presidential federations or federal republics.

. It’s not the talk but the walk that matters most.

https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/field/government-type/

Eryica - European Youth Information and Counselling Agency

16/04/2024

DemoFacts #9

In Greece, voting is seen as a duty, not just a right. While there are no financial penalties for not turning out to vote, there may be administrative consequences. For example, it may be more difficult to obtain a passport or driving licence if you have not fulfilled your voting obligations.
In Belgium, voting has been compulsory since 1893. Voters who fail to turn out can be fined. And if this happens four times in less than fifteen years, without any justification, the citizen is struck off the electoral roll for ten years.
In Luxembourg, voting is also a compulsory civic act, and failure to vote can result in a fine.
In Liechtenstein, since 2001, the right to vote has been acquired at the age of eighteen. Voting itself is compulsory. A fine of up to 20 Swiss francs is imposed on abstainers who fail to provide a valid excuse (travel, illness, etc.).
Bulgaria is a special case. It was the last country to introduce compulsory voting in 2016, but the following year the Bulgarian Constitutional Court abolished the penalties provided for.

. It’s not the talk but the walk that matters most.

https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/ATAG/2023/754620/EPRS_ATA(2023)754620_EN.pdf

Eryica - European Youth Information and Counselling Agency

15/04/2024

DemoFacts #8

According to the latest figures, on Sunday, 26 September 2021, 60.4 million Germans of voting age were called upon to renew their seats in the German federal parliament, the Bundestag.

.It’s not the talk but the walk that matters most.

https://www.dw.com/en/german-election-demographics-facts-and-figures/a-59143207

Eryica - European Youth Information and Counselling Agency

14/04/2024

DemoFacts #7

Since the municipal elections in 2005, the country has earned its nickname of 'e-Estonia' when it comes to politics. Electronic voting was introduced at that time and has continued to expand ever since.
The use of mobile phones simply allows voters to identify themselves not by their electronic identity card but by the SIM card in their mobile phone.

. It’s not the talk but the walk that matters most.

https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement/news/estonia-first-country-in-the-world-to-introduce-internet-voting/

Eryica - European Youth Information and Counselling Agency

13/04/2024

DemoFacts #6

In the EU, some countries took the step several years ago of lowering the voting age to 16. Austria and Malta lowered the voting age to 16 for all elections in 2007 and 2018, respectively. In Estonia, citizens over 16 can vote in local elections.
In Slovenia, the right to vote is open to 16-year-olds, provided they are in employment or self-employed. In Scotland, it is only possible to vote in parliamentary and local elections. The Scottish authorities also lowered the legal voting age in the referendum on Scottish independence in 2014. In Belgium, the parliament passed a law in May 2022 lowering the voting age to 16 for European elections.
In Germany, the voting age for national elections is 18. However, in four Länder, it is possible to vote in regional elections from the age of 16. For municipal elections, all but five states allow people to vote from the age of 16.
In Switzerland (outside the EU), young people have been able to vote from the age of 16 since 2007 in the canton of Glarus alone, out of the country's 26 cantons.

. It’s not the talk but the walk that matters most.

https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/ATAG/2023/749767/EPRS_ATA(2023)749767_EN.pdf

- European Youth Information and Counselling Agency

12/04/2024

DemoFacts #5

On 1 August 1980, Iceland made history when Vigdis Finnbogadóttir came to power, the first woman in the world to be democratically elected head of state. A role model for Icelandic society, the former president is today, at the age of 90, an immensely respected figure on the island but little known abroad.
With 16 consecutive years in office, thanks to three re-elections, Mrs Finnbogadóttir, a former teacher and theatre director, holds the record for the longest tenure in power for a woman.

. It’s not the talk but the walk that matters most.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephaniefillion/2022/11/14/the-worlds-first-elected-female-president-reflects-on-breaking-barriers-womens-rights/?sh=722ecc5179b6

Eryica - European Youth Information and Counselling Agency

11/04/2024

DemoFacts #4

The previous record was 589 days between 26 April 2010 and 6 December 2011, also held by Belgium. But this time, it all began on 18 December 2018 with the resignation of Charles Michel's government, forced to give up after the Flemish nationalists left his coalition.

It took the global Covid-19 pandemic and a call from King Philippe of Belgium for a "resolute and stable" government to clarify the situation.

In September 2020, the liberals of the Mouvement Réformateur and Open VLD, the socialists of the PS and sp.a, the green parties Ecolo and Groen and the Christian democrats CD&V formed a coalition, nicknamed "Vivaldi" because it includes four political forces like the famous composer's Four Seasons.

. It’s not the talk but the walk that matters most.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/30/belgium-agrees-on-government-nearly-two-years-after-previous-one-fel

Eryica - European Youth Information and Counselling Agency

10/04/2024

DemoFacts #3

On 1 June 1906, Finland became the first country in the world to allow women to be elected to parliament, thanks to a law enshrining universal suffrage for both men and women.
These first elections in 1907 proved a success. Participation reached 70.7%, and there were no irregularities or public disturbances, making Finland one of the pioneers of civil rights.

. It’s not the talk but the walk that matters most.

https://finland.fi/life-society/when-everyone-got-the-vote/

Eryica - European Youth Information and Counselling Agency

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