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The document discusses the importance of citizen participation in politics according to the Free Democratic Party of Germany. It outlines various forms of political participation including voting, party membership, petitions, referendums, and protests. It also describes several initiatives by the Free Democratic Party to encourage more direct citizen participation, such as online platforms for citizens to contribute ideas and discuss party policies. The goal is to give citizens a more direct role in the political process and diminish the influence of political parties.

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Importance of citizens participation in politics in Germany The case of the Free Democratic Party Source: http://www.fdp-shop.de/shop/picture/Seitenteil_Stark_vor_Ort.gif (12/11/2009) Presenter: Dr. Rainer Adam Dialogue: Peoples Participation in Thai Democracy Sunday, 22. November 2009 Menam Riverside Hotel 13.30-18.30 hrs
Forms of political participation Elections Membership in parties, associations, and unions Petitions Referendum Constitutional review Interaction between the mass media and the citizens (including the internet) Discussions and demonstrations Strike Boycott Blockades Violent behavior (against persons or property) Source: http://www.fb1.uni-siegen.de/politik/mitarbeiter/baringhorst/dokumente/materialien_sose2008/ggi/wahlsysteme_und_wahlverhalten.pdf (13/11/2009)
Dare more freedom (Mehr Freiheit wagen) Manifesto of the FDP (2009) Dare more freedom with: More transparency More citizens participation -> Civil commitment needs the enabling , not the nanny state Source: http:// www.deutschlandprogramm.de/files/653/Deutschlandprogramm09_Endfassung.PDF (12/11/2009) Source: http://www.fdp-nds.de/fdp_nds/media/fdp_10.jpg (12/11/2009)
Citizens participation as a liberal value Good reasons to vote for the FDP: More democracy The FDP wants more participation by the people through direct decisions by citizens: referenda popular initiatives consultative opinion polls direct election of the Federal President Our way of diminishing the excessive influence political parties wield is through privatizing public services and enterprises. Source: http://www.fdp-bw.de/docs/18gruendeenglisch.pdf (13/11/2009)
Significance of participation (example: local affairs) 5 benefits from more dialog and cooperation: Avoiding incorrect planning (subject-specific knowledge of the administration + expertise of the citizens) Creating more acceptance regarding political decisions Better identification with the community Multiplying the effect with united forces Investing in social capital Source: http://www.fdp-timmendorferstrand.de/index.php/startseite/buergerengagement/ (12/11/2009)
Significance of participation (example: local affairs) Ideas to generate more commitment: Identify impetus and tap the full potential Detect possible associations and bring the affiliates together Aim for unified partnerships to save resources Source: http://www.fdp-timmendorferstrand.de/index.php/startseite/buergerengagement/ (12/11/2009) Source: http://www.fdp-celle.de/Willkommen_files/Fahnen.jpg (13/11/2009)
Liberal initiatives Community homepage my party: https:// my.fdp.de Platform to communicate with other liberals Free signing-up Special offers for members of the party: e.g. exclusive information about their engagement for the FDP or suggestions for campaigning Source: https://my.fdp.de/webcom/show_websiteprog.php/_c-743/_lkm-902/i.html (13/11/2009)
Liberal initiatives Trial membership Free membership for a certain period of time Introduction to the work of the party -> Potential integration of new members Source: http://www.fdp-landau.de/wcsite.php?wc_b=3849 (13/11/2009) Source; http://www.fdp-bundespartei.de/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1706 (13/11/2009)
Liberal initiatives Join-in-arena (Mitmacharena): Workshop for ideas Generation of new ideas Introduction of the liberal party Networking and mobilization Exclusive information (e.g. sent per text messages) Writing letters to the editor Fundraising Source: http://mitmachen.fdp.de (13/11/2009)
Liberal initiatives Online platform to contribute to and discuss about the manifesto of the FDP: Free admission for everyone Everybody can submit ideas for the party program Interesting proposals will be voted on -> Citizens can directly contribute to the manifesto Source: http://www.deutschlandprogramm.de/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1223&wc_id=2&wc_lkm=818 (16/11/2009)
Thank you for your attention! Please feel free to ask questions Visit us on our homepage www.fnfthailand.org

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Thailand Peoples Participation Dialogue Final

  • 1. Importance of citizens participation in politics in Germany The case of the Free Democratic Party Source: http://www.fdp-shop.de/shop/picture/Seitenteil_Stark_vor_Ort.gif (12/11/2009) Presenter: Dr. Rainer Adam Dialogue: Peoples Participation in Thai Democracy Sunday, 22. November 2009 Menam Riverside Hotel 13.30-18.30 hrs
  • 2. Forms of political participation Elections Membership in parties, associations, and unions Petitions Referendum Constitutional review Interaction between the mass media and the citizens (including the internet) Discussions and demonstrations Strike Boycott Blockades Violent behavior (against persons or property) Source: http://www.fb1.uni-siegen.de/politik/mitarbeiter/baringhorst/dokumente/materialien_sose2008/ggi/wahlsysteme_und_wahlverhalten.pdf (13/11/2009)
  • 3. Dare more freedom (Mehr Freiheit wagen) Manifesto of the FDP (2009) Dare more freedom with: More transparency More citizens participation -> Civil commitment needs the enabling , not the nanny state Source: http:// www.deutschlandprogramm.de/files/653/Deutschlandprogramm09_Endfassung.PDF (12/11/2009) Source: http://www.fdp-nds.de/fdp_nds/media/fdp_10.jpg (12/11/2009)
  • 4. Citizens participation as a liberal value Good reasons to vote for the FDP: More democracy The FDP wants more participation by the people through direct decisions by citizens: referenda popular initiatives consultative opinion polls direct election of the Federal President Our way of diminishing the excessive influence political parties wield is through privatizing public services and enterprises. Source: http://www.fdp-bw.de/docs/18gruendeenglisch.pdf (13/11/2009)
  • 5. Significance of participation (example: local affairs) 5 benefits from more dialog and cooperation: Avoiding incorrect planning (subject-specific knowledge of the administration + expertise of the citizens) Creating more acceptance regarding political decisions Better identification with the community Multiplying the effect with united forces Investing in social capital Source: http://www.fdp-timmendorferstrand.de/index.php/startseite/buergerengagement/ (12/11/2009)
  • 6. Significance of participation (example: local affairs) Ideas to generate more commitment: Identify impetus and tap the full potential Detect possible associations and bring the affiliates together Aim for unified partnerships to save resources Source: http://www.fdp-timmendorferstrand.de/index.php/startseite/buergerengagement/ (12/11/2009) Source: http://www.fdp-celle.de/Willkommen_files/Fahnen.jpg (13/11/2009)
  • 7. Liberal initiatives Community homepage my party: https:// my.fdp.de Platform to communicate with other liberals Free signing-up Special offers for members of the party: e.g. exclusive information about their engagement for the FDP or suggestions for campaigning Source: https://my.fdp.de/webcom/show_websiteprog.php/_c-743/_lkm-902/i.html (13/11/2009)
  • 8. Liberal initiatives Trial membership Free membership for a certain period of time Introduction to the work of the party -> Potential integration of new members Source: http://www.fdp-landau.de/wcsite.php?wc_b=3849 (13/11/2009) Source; http://www.fdp-bundespartei.de/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1706 (13/11/2009)
  • 9. Liberal initiatives Join-in-arena (Mitmacharena): Workshop for ideas Generation of new ideas Introduction of the liberal party Networking and mobilization Exclusive information (e.g. sent per text messages) Writing letters to the editor Fundraising Source: http://mitmachen.fdp.de (13/11/2009)
  • 10. Liberal initiatives Online platform to contribute to and discuss about the manifesto of the FDP: Free admission for everyone Everybody can submit ideas for the party program Interesting proposals will be voted on -> Citizens can directly contribute to the manifesto Source: http://www.deutschlandprogramm.de/webcom/show_article.php?wc_c=1223&wc_id=2&wc_lkm=818 (16/11/2009)
  • 11. Thank you for your attention! Please feel free to ask questions Visit us on our homepage www.fnfthailand.org