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European Union
Europe - a
dangerous 'Ueberstaat'?
Dirdem is a supranational movement and does not like to get
involved in arguments that are only of relevance to specific states
and societies.
We try to promote the idea of direct democracy and use specific
events in individual states as examples in order to illustrate how
the practical application of the principles of direct democracy
might work.
In the case of the European Union, however, we take a more hard-line
approach. The European Union is used as a Trojan Horse by any number
of special interests that may not be able to impose their vision or
policy on their domestic electorate.
The EU provides an ideal climate for the uncontrolled imposition of
laws that would never get majority support if they would have to be
approved in a referendum.
Most edicts issued by unelected bureaucrats in Brussels have no
connection whatsoever with the original purpose of the EU, i.e. the
provision of a zone of unhampered economic exchange.
'Big Three' dominate EU policy
The big countries like France, Germany and
the UK have a preponderant influence on EU policies. This is one of the
result of the 'Lisbon Treaty'. These three countries
only account for 40% of the total population of the EU and should have
influence commensurate with their weight. Countries like Italy, Spain and Poland
have a combined weight of nearly 30% which is quite similar in comparison. But
the setup of the Union is such that a few determined large members can
dominate the rest of the members in a wholly undemocratic fashion. There are
no safeguards for regional or other minority interests (second chamber) and
the citizens (subjects?) are helpless spectators.
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Decisions you would be able to influence:
By giving the
reader examples of recent policy decisions we highlight the dramatic
impact the introduction of Direct Democracy would have on the
political life of all countries.
All the following decisions where taken without the participation of
the affected citizens. Some - if not most - were highly
controversial and have a negative effect for at least some major
parts of the country's population.
The present system of government
not
only leaves the citizens powerless in the face of a never-ending
tide of legislation, it also inevitably leads to
inefficient use of taxpayer's money and a steady erosion of civil
liberties.
Full list of
decisions the citizens could influence
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GENERAL
Nuclear Powers impose further sanctions on Iran
Should former politicians be allowed to cash in from books and lecture
tours?
Unequal regional distribution of tax burden
Forum demands that climate tax be redistributed on global basis
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CLIMATE CHANGE AND POPULATION
Cap-and-Trade of Carbon Permits and ideal vehicle for fraud
Green Energy plan may cost 17 times more than its benefits
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EUROPE
European Council
members must put interest of the Union above those of their own
countries (Lisbon Treaty, Article 9)
EU prepares
expanded sanctions against Iran
MEP wants tax on carbon-intensive products
EU wants introduction of body scanners on Airports
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UNITED KINGDOM
Minister
states: British forces will be among the last to come home from
Afghanistan
Wind farms will
increasingly dominate most picturesque landscapes
7.6 billion car trip entries stored by police
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DEUTSCHLAND
Solar
Subventionen
erreichen 85 Mrd. Euro
Neue Steuer auf USB Medien
Hartz IV Empfaenger zahlen nicht fuer Strom, Gas
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OESTERREICH
Transparenzkonto: Parteifinanzen ausgenommen
Feinstaubkompetenz fuer Laender und Gemeinden
Mehrwertsteuergrenze manipuliert
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