The European elections are YOUR elections
In June 2009, European Parliament elections will simultaneously take place in the 27 European Union countries. The European Parliament exists to represent the voice of ALL EU citizens and is the only directly-elected body of the European Union. The Members of the European Parliament and YOUR vote, the votes of the more than 50 million disabled citizens, their families and friends CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE to ensure that citizens with disabilities can fully enjoy their civil, social, economic and political rights.
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ÁDÁM KÓSA: FIRST DEAF PERSON ELECTED AS A MEMBER OF EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT - 08/06/2009
08 June 2009 /// EDF is pleased for the first ever Deaf person and Sign Language user elected to the European Parliament. According to EUD website, Ádám Kósa won his seat in the European Parliament as his party FIDESZ secured 56.37% of the votes nationally in Hungary. Through that percentage of votes, FIDESZ won 14 seats for the European Parliament and Ádám Kósa was 12th in the list.
08 June 2009 /// EDF is pleased for the first ever Deaf person and Sign Language user elected to the European Parliament. According to EUD website, Ádám Kósa won his seat in the European Parliament as his party FIDESZ secured 56.37% of the votes nationally in Hungary. Through that percentage of votes, FIDESZ won 14 seats for the European Parliament and Ádám Kósa was 12th in the list.
DISABILITY VOTES COUNT: IT'S OUR CHOICE ! - 05/06/2009
The European elections are taking place across 27 Member States until 7 June. EDF calls on every citizen to go to the polls and vote for the candidates who will design a Europe for all.
The European elections are taking place across 27 Member States until 7 June. EDF calls on every citizen to go to the polls and vote for the candidates who will design a Europe for all.
FOR MANY EUROPEAN VOTERS, THE QUESTION IS WHICH PARTY TO VOTE FOR. BUT FOR OTHERS, IT IS HOW TO VOTE - 03/06/2009
From 4 to 7 June 2009, millions of citizens will have the chance to vote in the elections to the European Parliament. Most will be able to cast their votes without problem. But others will find themselves disenfranchised through reasons of older age or disability. And they constitute more then 10% of voters. ANEC analysed which modern solutions and standards should be used to help everyone exercise democratic choice.
From 4 to 7 June 2009, millions of citizens will have the chance to vote in the elections to the European Parliament. Most will be able to cast their votes without problem. But others will find themselves disenfranchised through reasons of older age or disability. And they constitute more then 10% of voters. ANEC analysed which modern solutions and standards should be used to help everyone exercise democratic choice.
ACTION TIME: 1 WEEK BEFORE THE VOTE - 29/05/2009
The European Parliament Election will end next week. The European Disability Forum asks the right Questions for Europe on Euronews.
The European Parliament Election will end next week. The European Disability Forum asks the right Questions for Europe on Euronews.
ITALY ADOPTS A NEW LAW THAT IMPROVES ACCESS TO VOTE - 25/05/2009
A new law supported by representatives of all parties elected in the Italian Parliament was unanimously approved by the Italian Parliament last 14 May.
A new law supported by representatives of all parties elected in the Italian Parliament was unanimously approved by the Italian Parliament last 14 May.
7 KEY QUESTIONS TO THE PARTIES: FRANCIS WURTZ ANSWERS FOR EUROPEAN LEFT - 22/05/2009
How will the Parliament improve the life of persons with Disabilities in Europe? EDF is asking all parties to express their view on 7 key questions on disability in Europe. EL President Francis Wurz answered the disability movement.
How will the Parliament improve the life of persons with Disabilities in Europe? EDF is asking all parties to express their view on 7 key questions on disability in Europe. EL President Francis Wurz answered the disability movement.
EASY TO READ ELECTION CAMPAIGN: BEST PRACTICES IN EUROPE - 19/05/2009
Inclusion Europe and My Opinion my vote encourage people with intellectual disabilities to vote in next European Elections. Download easy-to-read material here.
Inclusion Europe and My Opinion my vote encourage people with intellectual disabilities to vote in next European Elections. Download easy-to-read material here.
HAVE YOU MET THE CANDIDATES? THE BELGIUM DISABILITY FORUM OPENED THE DEBATE - 19/05/2009
In view of the forthcoming European elections that will take place on the 7th of June. the Belgium Disability Forum organised a debate meeting. The majority of the political parties were represented. The discussion was based on the memorandum published by the BDF in February 2009, supported by the 8 representatives of the parties.
In view of the forthcoming European elections that will take place on the 7th of June. the Belgium Disability Forum organised a debate meeting. The majority of the political parties were represented. The discussion was based on the memorandum published by the BDF in February 2009, supported by the 8 representatives of the parties.
DISABILITY VOTES COUNT VIDEO ! - 15/05/2009
Watch the new Disability votes count video available in two accessible versions. Watch, enjoy and share !
Watch the new Disability votes count video available in two accessible versions. Watch, enjoy and share !
7 KEY QUESTIONS TO THE PARTIES: POUL NYRUP RASMUSSEN ANSWERS FOR PES - 05/05/2009
How will the Parliament improve the life of persons with disabilities in Europe? EDF is asking all parties to express their view on 7 key questions on disability. PES President Poul Nyrup Rasmussen is the first to answer.
How will the Parliament improve the life of persons with disabilities in Europe? EDF is asking all parties to express their view on 7 key questions on disability. PES President Poul Nyrup Rasmussen is the first to answer.
ITALIAN CANDIDATE CARLO ROSSETTI FIRST SUSCRIBER OF EDF MANIFESTO - 28/04/2009
Since the beginning of the European election campaign, EDF and its members are raising the Disability involvement into the construction of a European Union for all citizens. EDF strongly welcomes Carlo Rossetti independent candidate for Italia dei Valori to subscribe the Manifesto. Read its commitments here and zoom on our top 10 priorities.
Since the beginning of the European election campaign, EDF and its members are raising the Disability involvement into the construction of a European Union for all citizens. EDF strongly welcomes Carlo Rossetti independent candidate for Italia dei Valori to subscribe the Manifesto. Read its commitments here and zoom on our top 10 priorities.
BEST PRACTICE: DOWN SYNDROME IRELAND MEDIA TRAINING - 23/04/2009
Down Syndrome Ireland organised a Media training addressed to all its members to send strong common messages to local journalists and candidates during the European electoral campaign.
Down Syndrome Ireland organised a Media training addressed to all its members to send strong common messages to local journalists and candidates during the European electoral campaign.
BEST PRACTICE : 'MY OPINION MY VOTE' A EUROPEAN MULTILATERAL PROJECT - 17/04/2009
Different associations from Italy, Denmark, Ireland, Spain, Malta and Hungary worked together to empower people with learning disabilities through active citizenship and participation in the European elections.
Different associations from Italy, Denmark, Ireland, Spain, Malta and Hungary worked together to empower people with learning disabilities through active citizenship and participation in the European elections.
BEST PRACTICE IN THE UK: PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MEET EURO-CANDIDATES - 05/04/2009
UK Organisation Leonard Cheshire Disability held a conference end of March in Dundee urging political parties in the forthcoming Euro elections to do much more to cater for the one million disabled people in Scotland.
UK Organisation Leonard Cheshire Disability held a conference end of March in Dundee urging political parties in the forthcoming Euro elections to do much more to cater for the one million disabled people in Scotland.
THE BELGIAN FEDERATION OF THE DEAF PUBLISHES ITS MANIFESTO - 20/03/2009
The 'Fédération Francophone des Sourds de Belgique' (F.F.S.B) raises awareness about the European Elections and the fundamental right of accessing the campaign
The 'Fédération Francophone des Sourds de Belgique' (F.F.S.B) raises awareness about the European Elections and the fundamental right of accessing the campaign
GENDER PROOF CAMPAIGN - 09/03/2009
The European Disability Forum (EDF) launched its "gender proof European elections Manifesto" stressing the situation of women with disabilities in the European Union. The EDF fully support the European Women's Lobby and its 50/50 campaign.
The European Disability Forum (EDF) launched its "gender proof European elections Manifesto" stressing the situation of women with disabilities in the European Union. The EDF fully support the European Women's Lobby and its 50/50 campaign.
CZECH EU PRESIDENCY: “EUROPE WITHOUT BARRIERS ALSO MEANS FREEDOM OVER PHYSICAL AND ATTITUDE FRONTIERS" - 28/02/2009
The government of Czech Republic will ratify the United Nation Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the next months
The government of Czech Republic will ratify the United Nation Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the next months
FIRST DEAF EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARIAN IN 2009? - 02/02/2009
Dr. Ádám KÓSA, President of SINOSZ to run for MEP
Dr. Ádám KÓSA, President of SINOSZ to run for MEP
European Disability Forum
Thank you to the European Commission