Direct democracy discussed in Venice
Direct democracy discussed in Venice
In the morning session of the second day of the Venice conference experiences of participatory democracy and its contribution to promotion of democratic scenarios have been discussed.
The Venetian regional counsellor Pietrangelo Pettenó has spoken about the legitimacy crisis of the current democratic system, which is even more pronounced in people who suffer from political conflicts.
The writer and moderator on today’s session, Enrico Palandri, has criticized the racist and exclusionary model advocated by the Liga Nord in Italy that undermines the democratic potential of the Italian federal model.
Gianfranco Bettin, Venice city minister for youth and peace, has praised the practice of local participatory democracy Kurdish, Basque and Irish municipalities.
After the intervention of the Italian representatives, the mayor of Hernani, Marian Beitialarrangoitia has explained the general principles that guide the institutional politics of citizen participation of the Abertzale Left.
According to Beitialarrangoitia, on their way for independence, the struggle for political, economic and social democracy that will enable Basque citizens to develope solidarity and fairness values have a vital character. And for that the institutions are also development fields. That is why the legal institutional presence of the Abertzale Left will be key to the future.
The Abertzale Left has a long experience on institutional work and the members of the Basque delegation have explained both the experiences of Udalbiltza and the Municipality of Hernani.
Juan Carlos Alduntzin, former mayor of Pasaia, member of Udalbiltza, tried and acquitted in the trial against the last, has reviewed the nature, history and activity of the institution of Basque elected mayors.
After explaining the creation, the basic objectives and composition of national construction and defense of Basque national rights Alduntzin, has mentioned the main activities carried out by Udalbiltza.
Finally, Alduntzin has explained Spanish state’s repressive response, arrests, bans and trials that have caused serious personal and political damage to Udalbiltza and the democracy in Euskal Herria.
Today, after the acquittal of the accused in the summary of Udalbiltza and the declaration of its legitimacy, the institution of elected mayors has to take a great importance for the future.
Marian Beitialarrangotia has referred to the institutional work undertaken in Hernani in the last 30 years by the Abertzale Left, and emphasized public participation. As an example of that and of progressive and innovative policies the Mayor of Hernani has spoken on the one hand, about the implementation of a door to door waste collection system and on the other side of the endowment of autonomy to a smaller local institutions as Erenozu neighbourhood.
The Kurdish mayor of Semdinli, Sedat Tore has begun his speech with a historical explanation of the centralistic and rights denying policy of the Turkish state. Even if in 1921 when the Turkish state was created it recognized the rights of nations and local autonomy, its first constitution closed the door to a possible democratic political development.
The BDP and its elected members face an unprecedented repression. The past few months around 2000 elected members have sent to prison and Kurdish political prisoners in turkish jails number over 6000. Despite this harsh reality BDP’s local work and social support has increased in recent years.
Alex Maskey explained that Sinn Fein has always been a movement deeply rooted in irish communities. Communication with the bases has been a big part of the party’s strategy.
After the Good Friday Agreement and its implementation, the Sinn Fein has come to govern at the 6 Northern provinces. Previously it had always been excluded from all government and this change has led them to make a greater effort to communicate with their bases. Yearly assemblies are organized to inform about government policies in the North of Ireland.
For Sinn Fein local politics is vitally important and that is why they have asked a local law reform in the 6 Northern provinces. This reform will enable greater autonomy and social implication of the citizens.
Finally, Maskey has explained the operation and difficulties in organizing and managing the police from the government taking into account the history of Ireland.
The Venetian regional counsellor Pietrangelo Pettenó has spoken about the legitimacy crisis of the current democratic system, which is even more pronounced in people who suffer from political conflicts.
The writer and moderator on today’s session, Enrico Palandri, has criticized the racist and exclusionary model advocated by the Liga Nord in Italy that undermines the democratic potential of the Italian federal model.
Gianfranco Bettin, Venice city minister for youth and peace, has praised the practice of local participatory democracy Kurdish, Basque and Irish municipalities.
After the intervention of the Italian representatives, the mayor of Hernani, Marian Beitialarrangoitia has explained the general principles that guide the institutional politics of citizen participation of the Abertzale Left.
According to Beitialarrangoitia, on their way for independence, the struggle for political, economic and social democracy that will enable Basque citizens to develope solidarity and fairness values have a vital character. And for that the institutions are also development fields. That is why the legal institutional presence of the Abertzale Left will be key to the future.
The Abertzale Left has a long experience on institutional work and the members of the Basque delegation have explained both the experiences of Udalbiltza and the Municipality of Hernani.
Juan Carlos Alduntzin, former mayor of Pasaia, member of Udalbiltza, tried and acquitted in the trial against the last, has reviewed the nature, history and activity of the institution of Basque elected mayors.
After explaining the creation, the basic objectives and composition of national construction and defense of Basque national rights Alduntzin, has mentioned the main activities carried out by Udalbiltza.
Finally, Alduntzin has explained Spanish state’s repressive response, arrests, bans and trials that have caused serious personal and political damage to Udalbiltza and the democracy in Euskal Herria.
Today, after the acquittal of the accused in the summary of Udalbiltza and the declaration of its legitimacy, the institution of elected mayors has to take a great importance for the future.
Marian Beitialarrangotia has referred to the institutional work undertaken in Hernani in the last 30 years by the Abertzale Left, and emphasized public participation. As an example of that and of progressive and innovative policies the Mayor of Hernani has spoken on the one hand, about the implementation of a door to door waste collection system and on the other side of the endowment of autonomy to a smaller local institutions as Erenozu neighbourhood.
The Kurdish mayor of Semdinli, Sedat Tore has begun his speech with a historical explanation of the centralistic and rights denying policy of the Turkish state. Even if in 1921 when the Turkish state was created it recognized the rights of nations and local autonomy, its first constitution closed the door to a possible democratic political development.
The BDP and its elected members face an unprecedented repression. The past few months around 2000 elected members have sent to prison and Kurdish political prisoners in turkish jails number over 6000. Despite this harsh reality BDP’s local work and social support has increased in recent years.
Alex Maskey explained that Sinn Fein has always been a movement deeply rooted in irish communities. Communication with the bases has been a big part of the party’s strategy.
After the Good Friday Agreement and its implementation, the Sinn Fein has come to govern at the 6 Northern provinces. Previously it had always been excluded from all government and this change has led them to make a greater effort to communicate with their bases. Yearly assemblies are organized to inform about government policies in the North of Ireland.
For Sinn Fein local politics is vitally important and that is why they have asked a local law reform in the 6 Northern provinces. This reform will enable greater autonomy and social implication of the citizens.
Finally, Maskey has explained the operation and difficulties in organizing and managing the police from the government taking into account the history of Ireland.
