Mag.a Ulla Sladek, sociologist and scientific assistant at "Verein Peripherie - institute for practically oriented gender research" in Graz: At theMag.a Ulla Sladek, sociologist and scientific assistant at "Verein Peripherie - institute for practically oriented gender research" in Graz:
At the moment they focus too much on technical innovation. I'd favor more attention on the promotion of basic sciences and social innovation. We need new models for the integration of women and young people.
Mag.a Ulla Sladek, Soziologin und wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin bei "Verein Peripherie - Institut für praxisorientierte Genderforschung" in Graz:
Im Bereich Innovation geht es vor allem um technische Innovation. Es sollten aber auch andere Bereiche wie Grundlagenförderung und soziale Innovation bedacht werden. Neue soziale Modelle zur Einbeziehung von Frauen und jungen Menschen sind wünschenswert.(more)(less)
The European Union stands for freedom, democracy, human rights, justice, solidarity, tolerance and equality. Die Europäische Union als WertegemeinschaftThe European Union stands for freedom, democracy, human rights, justice, solidarity, tolerance and equality.
Die Europäische Union als Wertegemeinschaft steht für Freiheit, Demokratie, Menschenrechte, Gerechtigkeit, Solidarität, Toleranz und Gleichberechtigung.(more)(less)
Young men speak about mobility: The European Union’s actual idea is in fact the understanding of its peoples, to get to know each other and to secureYoung men speak about mobility: The European Union’s actual idea is in fact the understanding of its peoples, to get to know each other and to secure peace in the long run.
If somebody lived in Austria for 25 years, he doesn’t want to move to another place all of a sudden. But if you got used to migrate and to make new experiences from your childhood on then you’ll continue all your life.
There are wonderful exchange programmes for pupils and students funded by the EU, but you have to inform yourself or be advised of it by your teacher.
Junge Menschen diskutieren zum Thema Mobilität: Der ureigenste Gedanke der EU ist eigentlich, dass sich die Völker verständigen, sich kennen lernen und langfristig den Frieden sichern.
Wenn jemand 25 Jahre lang in Österreich gewohnt hat, dann möchte er nicht plötzlich woanders hingehen. Wenn man aber von klein auf gewohnt ist, Neues kennen zu lernen und sich traut, woanders hinzugehen, dann führt man das ein Leben lang so weiter.
Es gibt ja auch sehr, sehr tolle Austauschprogramme für Schüler und Studenten, die von der EU gefördert werden, aber man muß sich selbst informieren oder von einem Lehrer aufmerksam gemacht werden.(more)(less)
Young men about enlargement: I don’t see any direction. Apparently it’s going eastwards, but where will it stop and how can a citizen take profit?Young men about enlargement: I don’t see any direction. Apparently it’s going eastwards, but where will it stop and how can a citizen take profit? The economy is looking for cheap places of production but if work is shifted to other places unemployment here will increase by this never ending enlargement.
I wouldn’t disagree to any opening towards other countries but it needs more preparation because this way there’s no appreciation. There’s a lack in communicating the advantages.
The expansion process goes too rapidly: The moment is not right because while we haven’t finished with the foundation they are constructing a skyscraper.
Junge Menschen zum Thema der Ost-Erweiterung: Ich sehe in der Erweiterung kein erkennbares Ziel. Es geht anscheinend Richtung Osten, aber wo hört das auf und was hat der einzelne Bürger davon? Die Wirtschaft findet billige Produktionsstätten, aber der Bürger hat nichts davon, denn wenn Arbeitsplätze verlagert werden, dann steigt die Arbeitslosigkeit durch diese nicht enden wollende Osterweiterung.
Ich hätte nichts dagegen, wenn sich die EU für andere Länder öffnet, aber es bräuchte mehr Vorbereitungszeit, denn so fehlt das Verständnis. Es wird nicht kommuniziert, was die Vorteile sind.
Die Expansion erfolgt viel zu schnell: Der Moment ist nicht der Richtige, denn während das Fundament noch fehlt, plant man bereits ein Hochhaus.(more)(less)
Interview with young Europeans: a coloured puzzle of smiles, ideas, critics and suggestions... Non si è mai troppo giovani per essere Europei! IntervistaInterview with young Europeans: a coloured puzzle of smiles, ideas, critics and suggestions...
Non si è mai troppo giovani per essere Europei!
Intervista con giovanissimi europei: un colorato puzzle di sorrisi, idee, critiche e suggerimenti...(more)(less)
Young people with learning disabilities seem to be uninformed about the EU and what it does. What can the EU do to communicate more effectively, and involveYoung people with learning disabilities seem to be uninformed about the EU and what it does. What can the EU do to communicate more effectively, and involve them better than it does at the moment.? Gary feels that we need to encourage communication across different EU countries. He suggests that the use of technologies such as webcams and video conferencing is important, and a conference to share opinions. Having the chance to meet with other People First groups across Europe would be helpful. He also suggests that visits to the EU institutions in Brussels, Luxembourg and Strasbourg would be useful for people in the UK, to find out about how the EU is run, what its policies are, and to have the chance to talk to MEPs. He proposes a European Parliament for people with learning disabilities – there is already one for people with physical disabilities, but at the moment people with learning disabilities don’t have the same voice. What do you think?(more)(less)
People First is an NGO promoting the rights to self-advocacy for people with learning disabilities. Gary, its founder, is asked: ‘how does Europe engagePeople First is an NGO promoting the rights to self-advocacy for people with learning disabilities. Gary, its founder, is asked: ‘how does Europe engage with young people with learning disabilities at the moment?’ He describes self-advocacy work in different EU countries. In Germany it is a strong movement: People First Deutschland works with local groups to develop policies. In Denmark there is also a strong movement and they work closely with an NGO called ‘Inclusion International’. In Holland the movement is also strong; but in Belgium they were struggling to get funding and support. Gary makes the point that the right to self-advocacy varies a lot across Europe, and should be supported to ensure an equal voice for all EU citizens with learning disability. Do you agree?
(Gary also says that in his experience, people with learning disabilities in Holland speak better English than the English do!)(more)(less)
Sarah is a member of community groups promoting the rights of people with learning disabilities and ensuring that they have a voice. The Learning DisabilitySarah is a member of community groups promoting the rights of people with learning disabilities and ensuring that they have a voice. The Learning Disability Partnership Board which makes sure that social welfare agencies understand the impact of their policies on people with learning disabilities and their families. Sarah says she doesn’t know what the EU is or what it does and would like to find out more. The UK Government has a White Paper called ‘Valuing People’, which says that people with learning disabilities should have the right to independence, choice and control over their own lives. Do similar statements exist in other EU countries? Sarah would like to know what other countries are doing to ensure that citizens with learning disabilities are given the same opportunities as other citizens. We would like to hear your views!(more)(less)
Do the rights to EU mobility extend to all EU citizens? Steven, who is employed as an Advocacy Development Officer, explains that he doesn’t know aboutDo the rights to EU mobility extend to all EU citizens?
Steven, who is employed as an Advocacy Development Officer, explains that he doesn’t know about EU mobility arrangements although he would be interested in working elsewhere in the EU. Steven describes the support he gets to make it possible for him to do his job, through a UK Government scheme called ‘Access to Work’ – including help with office work, special software, and a driver, as he is visually impaired. He would like to know what arrangements exist in other EU countries to help people with learning disabilities access college education and work – for example, which countries have ‘Easy Read’, a system designed to support communication for people with learning disabilities. He feels that the EU should be promoting ‘Access to Work’ schemes and work exchanges so that everyone can learn from each other. Is it a good idea? Do you have similar schemes in your country?(more)(less)
Nigel says he is angry that our society doesn’t do enough to help people who need additional support. He explains that this is a particular challengeNigel says he is angry that our society doesn’t do enough to help people who need additional support.
He explains that this is a particular challenge in Cornwall, which is an EU Objective 1 area: opportunities are limited, especially for young people. Nigel has taken groups of young people to visit other EU countries and they have been very impressed with the extent of services available to support people. He thinks that the dialogue opened by Radio Web Europe is an exciting development: exchanging information and ideas about quality services for people who need additional support, is essential to improve lives for everybody across the EU.
Do you agree with Nigel’s opinion?(more)(less)
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