Dirdem will give the citizens the power to have
the final word on any policy decision that is taken by their
governments. Below we list issues which are currently debated or
being decided and which should be subject to proper democratic control.
General
Introduction of genetically modified food
Control of over-fishing in international waters
Immigration Control
Europe
Air passenger information exchange with USA
EU control of climate strategy of member states
Free speech outlawed by EU bureaucrats
Fundamental Human Rights Agency opens in Vienna
Model History textbook planned
EU
Officials vote to cut emissions
Euro-constitution is sneaking in by the back door
United Kingdom
Role in Afghanistan to last for decades
Site waste management plans
Distribution of National Lottery funds
Olympic Games 2012
Reform of House of Lords
Introduction of Road Pricing
Government wants to fingerprint 11-year olds
Discriminatory airplane ticket tax increased
Black box for road pricing could cost £600
Police trace drives via congestion cameras
'Nice neighbourhoods' face higher council tax
Germany
Increase in VAT rate
Austria
Another hike in the gasoline tax
Extension of legislative period to five years
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