Federal president Frank Walter Steinmeier together with the presidents of Austria and Italy, Alexander Van der Bellen And Sergio MattarellaTo participate in the European elections Called in early June. The elections are “about nothing less than the foundations of our democratic order,” it says Daily mirror published guest article. Voting is “a simple but powerful means” to strengthen democracy and Europe, the three heads of state write.
Basic values such as pluralism, Human rights and the rule of law is openly threatened. However, participating in the elections helps defend “liberal institutions, the rule of law, our fundamental values, our common freedom,” the presidents wrote.
In addition, Steinmeier, Van der Bellen and Mattarella emphasize the value of European Union. “Only in a strong European Union will we have enough weight to defend our freedom and our democracy in an increasingly uncertain world,” the report says. The EU is also essential for a “world order characterized by freedom, the dignity of every human being and respect for every state and international law”.
The elections for the European Parliament will take place in the Member States from 6 to 9 June. The vote will take place in Germany on June 9.
Federal president Frank Walter Steinmeier together with the presidents of Austria and Italy, Alexander Van der Bellen And Sergio MattarellaTo participate in the European elections Called in early June. The elections are about “nothing less than the foundations of our democratic order,” it says Daily mirror published guest article. Voting is “a simple but powerful means” to strengthen democracy and Europe, the three heads of state write.
Basic values such as pluralism, Human rights and the rule of law is openly threatened. However, participating in the elections helps defend “liberal institutions, the rule of law, our fundamental values, our common freedom,” the presidents wrote.