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2019 Manifesto EUROPEAN ELECTIONS “The peoples of need your vote. EFA - For another Europe.” Content 2019 Manifesto

Introduction by EFA President Jordi Solé 4 1 - Self-determination: a right for all peoples 6 2 - A Europe of all peoples 8 3 - A plan for peace and freedom for Europe 10 4 - Building a sustainable world 12 5 - From linguistic diversity to linguistic justice 14 6 - Promoting gender equality 16 7 - Restoring dignity and equality 18 8 - Democratic processes and participatory democracy 20 9 - International 22 10 - Empowering Young People 24 EFA 26 Introduction Building a Europe fit unity in diversity for all its Peoples

Europe is deeply diverse and it’s thanks to all the Through referendums in in 2014 and Cat- more and more freedom and — through either inde- At a time when these questions are intensely rele- different groups of people who helped build its his- alonia in 2017, the right of self-determination was pendence or full autonomy — the ability to exercise vant, it is important for our group in the European tory. And it is only by championing “unity in diver- exercised in a democratic and exemplary manner. their right to decide their own futures. Parliament to bring more weight to bear. To do so, we sity”, as the EU’s own motto states, that Europe will Respect for the choices taken by these peoples need to have higher numbers and be better united. succeed in building a future in which human rights forms the very basis of democracy. The European institutions are therefore in need of and fundamental freedoms are respected for all. comprehensive reform so that all of Europe’s peo- This 2019 EFA manifesto lays the policy founda- — a victim of repression over half a cen- ples can participate in the decisions that concern tions for this group. It will provide a common basis But a Europe of States stifles the diversity of all tury — will be a key issue for the them. The EFA is the party and political grouping throughout the 2019-2024 parliamentary term. European peoples. Our , the European in the forthcoming parliamentary session. The EU’s that, since the first directly elected European Par- Free Alliance, is the voice democratic credibility is at stake, as regresses liament, has most consistently promoted this mes- Our political party is the for those peoples that are towards an authoritarian regime and casts aside sage as essential to Europe’s future. Our Members Jordi Solé voice for those peoples that struggling with central gov- respect for the fundamental freedoms that Europe of the have defended all the Jordi Solé, ERC, are struggling with central ernments to secure recog- has a duty to ensure. peoples, nations and minorities that the Europe of President of EFA nition of their rights. States overlooks. governments to secure We also need to find an answer that enables the recognition of their rights. The most important of those Scottish people to remain in the European Union rights is the right to decide despite , in accordance with the will of the your own destiny — the right of self-determination. great majority of Scotland’s citizens.

In its latest term, the European Parliament saw Beyond these two symbolic cases, historical groups events that were entirely new to the European Union: of European people throughout are seeking

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The unites political parties of European states. It allows all peoples to choose In a truly diverse and “The EFA believes Nation-building in the 21st century must in- working across different types of institutional real- what is best for them, for their development, and in united Europe, national that all peoples volve all of the nation’s citizens. Respective ities. Work to improve the prospects for all Europe- some cases their survival. and regional identity go diasporas must also be recognised, allowing ans depends on the EFA’s unfailing support for the hand-in-hand with Eu- have the right people to reconnect with those abroad or inte- right to self-determination. The EFA believes that The EFA supports the peoples, nations and regions ropean identity. The con- to choose their grating them back if they wish to do so. all peoples have the right to choose their own des- that are acting democratically and that respect the cept of national identity own destiny and tiny and an institutional framework that empowers European Convention on Human Rights. Equal rights, must also be renewed an institutional them. dignity and respect for diversity are the principles over time. By creating a underlying the right of self-determination. sense of belonging to a framework that Whether this involves respect of linguistic and community with a shared empowers them.“ cultural rights, , expansion of regional Changing the European political project is one of the destiny, we can ensure or federal powers, demands for autonomy, or the objectives of the European Free Alliance. We believe that new populations who settle in our regions and achievement of through referen- that the Europe of old nation-states no longer sat- stateless nations are not ignored. dum — all proposals that allow groups of people isfies the democratic demand for empowerment to express themselves and define their own insti- among Europe’s peoples. tutions in a democratic, transparent, gradual and peaceful way must be supported. The recognition and support of Europe’s peoples, regions, nations and stateless nations is needed to Self-determination is a principle, enshrined in in- restore public confidence in the EU and promote a ternational law, that can be adapted to the different new 21st century democracy that makes the Euro- situations faced by peoples under the pean project a success for everyone.

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A Europe of all peoples is a Europe that makes no it is fundamental that Europe accepts and includes ALL groups have direct participation, with voice and distinction between peoples, without creating all peoples in the decision-making process, so as to vote, in the decisions affecting them. categories or second-class citizens. The EFA wants build a democratic Europe of peace, respect and sol- another Europe, a different Europe, which recog- idarity. The EFA defends a Europe in which the European nises the universality of all people as well as their Parliament has the clear and logical right to initi- distinct identities. The EFA would like to build a resolutely social Europe, ate new legislation, and where the legislative pro- a welcoming Europe, a Europe that is prosperous for cess in the Council is transparent. The president of Since it was founded in 1981, the European Free Alli- every one of its citizen and that respects its own plu- the European Commission should be elected dem- ance has always believed that the European project rality. Euroscepticism and/or anti-EU populism do ocratically. must be based on the well-being and diversity of its not bring solutions. Europe must invest more in its peoples. The European Union can communities by empowering the social fabric and It is TIME for the European Union to work The EFA wants another no longer satisfy itself with just building ties between people. An inclusive approach for all peoples in Europe. Europe, a different being a union of nation-states that welcomes new citizens is essential to strength- that promote their own inter- ening our sense of identity and community. Europe, which recognises ests. The EFA has a broader, the universality of all more inclusive vision of Europe To reinforce the role of ALL peoples, sub-state people as well as their that recognises and fosters its nations and/or regions with legislative powers must distinct identities. diversity. play a role in European decision-making. They should be given a strengthened presence in an “Assembly By being profoundly pro-Euro- of Regions and Peoples,” replacing the toothless pean, we support a Europe for everyone. For the EFA Committee of the Regions. This would ensure that

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The European Union was founded after the Second institutions if it wants to defend democracy, peace Cultural and linguistic diversity, social justice and World War to secure peace as well as economic and and freedom within its borders. the right of self-determination are inter-related. social prosperity. Its principle missions are to main- A new project for the Europe of Peoples is needed tain peace within its borders, defend values such as The European Union today faces rising international to meet the democratic challenges and provide the democracy internationally, and to ensure the rule tensions. The migration crisis inside the Union, the empowerment that Europe’s peoples to. of law, respect for human rights and fundamental jihadi threat, and the question of internal enlarge- freedoms. Unfortunately, the EU institutions and ment posed by Scotland and Catalonia The EFA seeks a modern, ambitious and prosperous member states fall short of defending these core — it is time to construct another Europe. Europe, not just economically, but also socially and values and civil liberties. Instead, the EU positions democratically. It calls on the European Union to be itself in opposition to a Europe of the Peoples. The EFA supports a Europe that can meet the chal- more than ever a Europe of all peoples and regions lenges of the 21st century. That’s not just a Europe where democracy, development, respect for human It is time to construct By building a without war, but also one that stands out for the rights and fundamental freedoms complement one another Europe. Europe of the recognition of its minorities, the right to self-de- another. Peoples, the Euro- termination and the unconditional respect of the pean Free Alliance aims to support all peoples, dignity of people and respect for human rights. including minorities, as well as nations, stateless nations and regions that peacefully aspire to politi- Based on those fundamental and democratic prin- cal, cultural and linguistic recognition and recogni- ciples, the priority must be to prevent new conflict tion of their democratic institutions. and resolve existing conflict through dialogue, as well as tackling all the consequences of conflict with Europe has to defend sub-state level democratic special care for victims and political prisoners.

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The principles of growth and development that under- More efforts should be made to reconcile the inter- and nations exercise more energy , programmes aimed at encouraging all players to pin our modern society have led to the depletion of ests of important national and regional agricul- deciding on the forms of alternative energy to gener- engage in the decision-making process, as it gives resources, climate change and a loss of biodiversity ture and fisheries industries with the EU’s climate ate, at what price, and under which circumstances. us the opportunity to develop a more concerted, across the planet. The plunder of resources merely change goals. Innovation in regional sectors can balanced and fairer approach to the advancement for financial ends is not consistent with sustainable boost sustainable and organic agriculture, fish- Although we support the wide autonomy of regions of Europe’s regions and stateless nations. development. eries and rural development and lead to a more in defining their energy production, the EFA calls for comprehensive regional policy. the phaseout of nuclear power. The production and The EFA supports renewable energy research in The European Free Alliance has supported and storage of radioactive waste remains too great a European regions and nations. It also encourages defended greater To achieve this, the EFA favours an energy policy that danger to impose on future generations. During the regions and nations to take part in research so that The European Union must protection of the envi- prioritises energy efficiency and renewable genera- energy transition, solid guarantees for low prices, they can positively influence local and European ronment and biodi- tion. Fossil fuels are CO -intensive and destined to abundant supply and safety need to be put in place. politics around renewable energy and energy effi- anticipate by creating 2 since it was ciency. an ambitious energy versity disappear. founded. It seeks to Policies and measures to promote sustaina- policy that supports the limit the impact of The European Union must anticipate these changes ble development cannot be successfully imple- development of sustainable human activities on by creating an ambitious energy policy — in line mented without appropriate governance. The alternatives to transition the environment and with the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustaina- EFA also supports all the European initiatives and protect European citi- ble Development — that supports the development away from fossil fuels. zens from all environ- of sustainable alternatives to transition away from mental risks to their fossil fuels. The EFA is also against fracking as it health; such as the prohibition of genetically modi- leaves regions and nations facing the risk of ground- fied organisms and glyphosate. water contamination. It is essential that our regions

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Defending and promoting language diversity is one Specific European programmes are therefore needed of the principles of the European Free Alliance. to ensure linguistic justice. Furthermore, all Europe- an institutions need to support the Council of Eu- The European Union’s support for multilingualism is rope’s work in making sure that every member state primarily focused on encouraging the use of official ratifies the European Charter of Regional or Minority languages. The EFA, on the other hand, believes all Languages and implements its measures. It’s time. languages are part of our intangible heritage — and demands the official recognition, promotion and European languages and cultures form our cultural use of regional, minority and lesser-used languages diversity. They contribute to the ecological balance threatened with extinction. of our societies, the way biodiversity does in nature. youdecide.now In many cases they are also a formidable tool for cre- To establish linguistic A Europe of different peo- ativity and economic development through innova- justice, we need to create ples, different cultures, tion and the promotion of local heritage. different languages: This equality between languages. is the Europe that the EFA European languages have a crucial role to play in wants to promote and the growth and cultural enrichment of local heritage. support, in the interest of all European citizens. We This is why the EU’s language policy must protect and want to value all languages from the EU’s historical preserve its diversity, including minority languag- and cultural communities, to protect the richness es. To establish linguistic justice, we need to create of our linguistic diversity. equality between languages.

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Gender equality may be a core value for the EU, but marginalised from the political arena. and providing social care, parental leave and child- tion; better support for women’s organisations and its antidiscrimination laws by mainstreaming European women still have unequal access to power, care. Not only should women and men be equal NGOs; and campaigns that deconstruct myths about gender into all fields under its competence. The prosperity and safety. A structural system of male Women are still underrepresented in positions of carers of children, the elderly and people with disa- gender violence. EU must consider women’s diversity and adopt dominance, patriarchal traditions and heteronor- power and decision-making throughout Europe. The bilities — we also support the creation of decent appropriate measures to combat different forms mativity has facilitated the systematic oppression EFA believes that the participation of women in public work for women, in particular with new employment We believe that LGBTQI+ voices and experiences of discrimination. We call on the EU to measure of women and LGBTQI+ and political life guarantees fairer, more democratic opportunities in social entrepreneurship, the digital need to be heard and affirmed. LGBTQI+ people equality and the impact of new and existing policies The EFA campaigns for (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and more diverse societies. We therefore fully support economy and other innovative fields. are vulnerable and have historically experienced and legislation, and to prioritize gender sensitive rights and equality by Trans, Queer and Intersex) gender parity and recognise that Europe needs more hostility and violence. Laws against hate crime and and inclusive EU budgeting. individuals in both private feminist leadership — leadership that values diver- Moreover, violence against women still constitutes hate speech need to be consistent and cover homo- calling for safe and inclusive and public spheres. sity and makes space for women, particularly from the most widespread violation of women’s human phobia and transphobia in all EU member states. The education, supporting an minorities and other vulnerable groups. rights in Europe. Addressing old and new forms EFA campaigns for rights and equality by calling for inclusive understanding The EFA’s core mission of violence is a priority for the EFA. We call for safe and inclusive education, supporting an inclu- of family, building cross- and work is grounded in Women, children and the elderly are most heavily gender-sensitive, evidence-based and compre- sive understanding of family, building cross-cul- the understanding that affected by economic crises, and financial insta- hensive public policies to stop violence against tural solidarity and including youth perspectives. cultural solidarity and women have diverse bility and cuts in public spending have exacerbated women — ranging from legally-binding instruments Currently in the EU, discrimination on the grounds including youth perspectives. needs and identities. poverty among women in recent years. to awareness-raising activities — with sufficient of sexual orientation is only prohibited in the field of This is particularly true human and financial resources. We call for more employment. We want to see this expanded to other for women in minority, stateless, migrant, disabled The EFA promotes economic independence for services that protect, assist and inform women areas like healthcare, education, social protection and LGBT+ groups, as well as those who are young women by strengthening EU equality legislation, when they seek help; improved access to and safety and access to goods and services. and elderly, rural and poor. They face greater levels guaranteeing individual rights to social protection in police, judiciary and healthcare systems; wide- of exploitation, discrimination and violence, and are and taxation, ending gender pay and pension gaps spread sexual and reproductive health and educa- The EFA demands that the European Union improve

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Some regions, peoples and stateless nations in the stateless nations, economically, socially, culturally inequalities. Local com- Social justice is a level, taking into account the characteris- European Union stand in the shadow of centralised and politically. munities should have key priority in our tics of the territories and people involved. states. These states have exploited the natural re- more rights and oppor- The human dimension, and respect for hu- sources of territories, used their labour and devel- The EFA supports the European Pillar of Social Rights, tunities, particularly in programme. We fight man dignity, should play a bigger role in so- oped predatory economic models aimed at disad- which aims to give citizens new and more effective choosing their own model against any form of cial and economic policies — it should be vantaging local minority populations compared with rights. It includes three main components: of development. Subsidi- discrimination and placed at the heart of public policies. the majorities in these member states. arity is a key word that is promote a more • Equal opportunities and access to the labour . not being implemented equitable distribution The European Free Alliance believes that all peo- market ples, in all their diversity, are equal in dignity. Social • Fair working conditions To achieve genuinely of wealth. and political dominance shouldn’t be permitted. • Social protection and inclusion sustainable develop- ment, the economic development of regions and Social justice is a key priority in our programme. We Europe-wide solidarity mechanisms should combat nations should be better connected at the local fight against any form of discrimination and pro- child poverty, the gender gap, generational pover- mote a more equitable distribution of wealth. The EU ty and social exclusion in many other policy fields. should be giving more guarantees for social justice, But this is only if all regions and nations im- but instead it too often sides with vested interests, prove their fiscal coordination and harmonise their big corporations and large member states. efforts to fight against tax fraud, tax evasion, tax ha- vens and disloyal unethical fiscal engineering. Establishing equality between peoples is crucial to empowering the European Union’s regions and The EU must combat social insecurity and growing

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Member states are too quick to blame the European to draft a proposal on an issue that they believe it easier for governments to interact with those Bringing citizens closer to their institutions, Union for all of the troubles European citizens are needs legislation. It is a first step towards involv- they govern. It regrets that the EU’s information respecting all peoples and putting them in their facing. This led to Brexit — the ’s ing all peoples in EU decision-making, although it is platforms and sites are only available in official and rightful place in the decision-making process at intended withdrawal from the European Union — overly bureaucratic and inaccessible to the public, certain co-official languages. the local and European levels to address the crisis and to other negative developments in Europe. so needs to be radically improved. of representation that is evident in the falling elec- Lastly, Europe’s peoples and stateless nations toral turnout: These are the main challenges if par- The European Free Alliance will therefore con- Public confidence and involvement can only improve want their claims to be handled democratically. ticipatory democracy is to become a reality rather tinue to support a revision of the European pro- if the European institutions become more demo- The EFA also supports referendums or public con- than just an aspiration. ject, to offset its democratic deficit in adapting to cratic, in particular by strengthening the European sultations organised by the institutions of elected new challenges — in particular that of participatory Parliament’s legislative powers and establishing representatives in the European Union’s regions. democracy and the involvement of peoples in the meaningful constituencies for European elections, European deci- and a fair electoral system that allows for the rep- The EFA also believes that greater sion-making pro- resentation of all European peoples. The EFA wants use of the internet would make it cess. to see greater transparency in the Council and the democratic election of the European Commission possible to better inform people The EFA supports president by the European Parliament. and make public more the principle of transparent. the Citizens’ The EFA also believes that greater use of the inter- Initiative, intro- net would make it possible to better inform people duced by the Treaty of Lisbon, which enables Euro- and make public action more transparent — espe- pean citizens to call on the European Commission cially nowadays, as the spread of internet use makes

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Solidarity between peoples is one of the principles of der-to-shoulder with ALL peoples suffering from The EFA wants European and On migration, the EFA pushes for strong solidarity the European Free Alliance. It has forged an inter- oppression: It wants European and international or- international organisations to with countries and regions at the EU borders that national network with partners through cross-bor- ganisations to demand the respect of human rights demand the respect of human are particularly affected by the arrival of people from der cooperation and mutual support between re- by every state concerned, according to internation- outside the EU. Every member state must be in- gions and stateless nations, in Europe and around al law, and to apply sanctions if needed. rights by every state concerned, volved in inclusive policies for migrants. the world. Many of the partners whose linguistic, according to international law, cultural and political rights have been and continue The EFA supports measures to strengthen the rights and to apply sanctions if needed. We need to invest in communities outside the EU, to be trampled upon by member states work togeth- of minorities in Europe and around the world. Eu- and in the EU’s in peripheral areas, to stop emigra- er in full solidarity for a better world. rope must use its influence on international disputes, tion and any form of brain drain. That also requires more suited to our times, replace those of the past, especially in countries with which it maintains diplo- us to invest outside the EU and in our peripheral are- which are gradually losing their raison d’être. While state nationalism is inward-looking and based matic ties and cooperation programmes. as to encourage better inclusion of new citizens. We on exclusion, the European Free Alliance’s vision of to empower our communities The EFA wants the European Union to become a need to work the peoples’ nationalism is the opposite. It involves The EFA believes that the different peoples of Europe and our society. real international player whose goal is to bring more inclusion, respect for diversity, and bridge-building and worldwide should be able to create their own peace, solidarity, prosperity, sustainability, democ- between peoples, rather than the fortification of bor- . The rightful forms of governance and institutions racy and respect for diversity, not only in Europe but ders between them. aspirations of those who want to restore their sov- It starts from the recognition around the world. of all nations as equals, respecting their rights and ereignty, supported by international solidarity, are identities. In that sense, the EFA is in favor of the co- entirely legitimate. operation of free and equal peoples. We are on a path towards the construction of an in- That is why internationally, the EFA stands shoul- ternational order in which new forms of government,

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One of the principles of self-determination is to ployment, brain drain and poverty, paying special Education is one of the key pillars for any policy New generations are particularly responsible for empower people so they can take action by them- attention to the deprived and peripheral regions of aimed at youth. A high-quality education at all levels ensuring that the world is free of hate speech, selves. That is why the emancipation of our coun- Europe where young people struggle to pursue their (primary, secondary and higher) guarantees not only intolerance and . This is even more true tries should start with the emancipation of our citi- own future. To do that, we will work on measures good professional development, but also cultural for young people from stateless nations. As usual zens, and most particularly youngsters. to improve education and employment for young interests, open-mindedness, critical perspective targets of cultural discrimination, they have to be people. In particular, we want to promote initiatives and other skills that can help enrich lives. champions of integration and diversity. That is why As those at the forefront of our future society, young aimed at strengthening local and regional econ- the EFA and EFAy promote intercultural dialogue people must play prominent roles as both the targets omies and creating stable, safe and respectable To increase the role of young people in society, we between people and minorities from every corner and the decision-makers of political policies. This is jobs. The precarious situation of youth employment, will also work to create more relevant spaces for of the world, particularly those who live together why the European Free Alliance, through its youth including the proliferation of unpaid internships and participation. The goal is to train young people in in the European continent. branch, EFAy, is temporary jobs, calls for immediate action on the democratic processes and transmit their views and The EFA and EFAy promote highly committed protection of labour rights and decent income, so opinions to decision-makers. To that end, we want intercultural dialogue between to ensuring full as to encourage the development of a fair profes- to strengthen youth civil society by promoting people and minorities from every opportunities for sional life. youth NGOs, student unions, young workers’ unions, young people and youth councils, informal education organisations, corner of the world, particularly to increasing their We will also table policies to address the youth brain etc. A virtuous is an organised one. those who live together in the participation in drain from the peripheries of Europe to more pros- European continent. society. perous areas. We want to create a successful envi- ronment at home and encourage young people to To guarantee equal opportunities for everyone, the bring the skills they learn abroad back to their local EFA will promote policies to tackle youth unem- communities.

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The European Free Alliance (EFA) is a European We represent the interests of stateless nations and MEMBER PARTIES MRS (Mouvement Région Savoie) Süd-Tiroler Freiheit PLI (Pro Lombardia Indipendenza) political party recognized by the European Parlia- peoples, national minorities and minority language N-VA (Nieuw-Vlaamse Alliantie) UDB (Union Démocratique Bretonne) Oljka Party ment since 2004. EFA is financed by the European groups. We believe that all peoples should have the Full Members OMO (Omo Ilinden Pirin) UC (Unitat Catalana) Patrie Furlane Alands Framtid PÒc (Partit Occitan) Parliament and its 45 member parties from across power to decide on their own destiny and the right to ALPE (Autonomie - Liberté - YP ( Party) Associated Members the EU and EU candidates. EFA is represented by 11 their own institutions that will help them achieve this. Participation - Écologie) PNC (Partitu di a Nazione Corsa) DPA ( of Artsakh) elected Members at the European Parliament. Bayernpartei PSd’Az (Partito Sardo d’Azione – Partitu Observer Members LSV (Liga Socijaldemokrata Vojvodine) We believe in another Europe – where , Bloc Nacionalista Valencia Sardu d’Azione) DEB (Dostluk Esitlik Baris Partisi) Our core principal is the right for all peoples to Elsass and have more autonomy, where BNG (Bloque Nacionalista Galego) PSM-Entesa (Federació PSM - Entesa KJ (Kaszebsko Jednota) decide – the right to self-determination, which is , Scotland, Catalonia and become EA () Nacionalista) RSL - LRU () a fundamental principle recognized by international independent, where the true history and ethnicity EL (Enotna Lista) - Vinozhito L’Altro Sud EMN (Erdélyi Magyar Néppárt) RAS (Ruch Autonomii Slaska) NC (Nueva Canarias) law (Article 1 of the Charter of United of Macedonians is acknowledged, where languages ERC (Esquerra Republicana de SSK (Slovenska Skupnost) We believe in another Nations). like Kashubian, Sardinian, Cornish or Frysian are Catalunya) SNP () Europe, and you? recognized and promoted. FNP (Fryske Nasjonale Partij) SSW (Südschleswigschen Our activities focus on human, civil, Inseme per a Wählerverbands) and political rights, democracy, internal enlarge- Lausitzer Allianz - Luzicka Alianca SP (Schleswig Partei) ment, multi-level governance, devolution of powers, Lista Za Rijeku cultural and linguistic diversity. Repubblica Magyar Kereszténydemokrata Szövetség MK () We are a pro-European party that endorses the Euro- pean Union’s values – liberty, democracy, human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law.

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