Youth Politics in Ticino
Youth Politics in Ticino
Youth Politics in Ticino
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YOUTH<br />
POLITICS<br />
<strong>in</strong><br />
CANTON<br />
Stefano Lappe<br />
Spokesperson and member<br />
Presidential office Tic<strong>in</strong>o <strong>Youth</strong> Parliament<br />
Member<br />
Federal <strong>Youth</strong> Parliament<br />
TICINO<br />
Stefano Lappe CCLL<br />
Bassano del Grappa 18-20.09.2009<br />
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1. Switzerland: “Sessione federale dei<br />
Giovani”<br />
2. Canton Tic<strong>in</strong>o: “Legge giovani”<br />
“Consiglio Cantonale dei Giovani”<br />
3. Interest <strong>in</strong> politics<br />
4. Politicians and young politicians<br />
Stefano Lappe CCLL 2009<br />
Bassano del Grappa<br />
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The Federal <strong>Youth</strong> Session<br />
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The Federal <strong>Youth</strong> Session<br />
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The Federal <strong>Youth</strong> Session<br />
1. 200 teenagers<br />
2. Language and theme-related groups<br />
3. Resolution for the Swiss Parliament<br />
4. MPs’ reaction<br />
5. Acceptance?<br />
Stefano Lappe CCLL 2009<br />
Bassano del Grappa<br />
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The <strong>Youth</strong> Law<br />
1996: <strong>Youth</strong> Law (12-30) only <strong>in</strong> Tic<strong>in</strong>o<br />
“Helps and coord<strong>in</strong>ates every youth activity,<br />
based on auto-determ<strong>in</strong>ation”<br />
Many projects for young people<br />
Cantonal <strong>Youth</strong> Council<br />
23 youth centers/16,000 young people<br />
Creat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>terest!<br />
Stefano Lappe CCLL 2009<br />
Bassano del Grappa<br />
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What is the <strong>Youth</strong> Council?<br />
The eye<br />
of<br />
youth<br />
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An opportunity for…<br />
… political debate<br />
… young people of Tic<strong>in</strong>o to get together<br />
… direct communication with “powerful” people<br />
… presence <strong>in</strong> the media<br />
… fun sessions on genu<strong>in</strong>e politics<br />
Stefano Lappe CCLL 2009<br />
Bassano del Grappa<br />
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How to attract young people?<br />
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Bassano del Grappa<br />
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“How would you change the world?”<br />
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Keep<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> touch<br />
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4 press conferences<br />
9 press releases<br />
12 radio <strong>in</strong>terviews<br />
10 TV <strong>in</strong>terviews<br />
30+ newspaper articles<br />
Media <strong>in</strong>terest<br />
Website www.consigliocantonaledeigiovani.ch<br />
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Collaboration and cooperation<br />
Frequent meet<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
Discussion on cantonal/national issues<br />
Tic<strong>in</strong>o Government has<br />
to answer officially<br />
Not yet perfect:<br />
can always be improved<br />
…a network<br />
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Bassano del Grappa<br />
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Credibility<br />
Achievements<br />
High percentage <strong>in</strong>volvement<br />
Invitation to ma<strong>in</strong> parliamentary sessions<br />
Participation <strong>in</strong> Government Commissions<br />
Input <strong>in</strong>to new laws<br />
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Bassano del Grappa<br />
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Government Commission<br />
Never before: young representative<br />
Member of the <strong>Youth</strong> Council<br />
Weekly meet<strong>in</strong>gs for 1 year<br />
Chief Prosecutor, Tribunal Presidents, Police<br />
Commanders, Chief School Department,<br />
Representatives of the major towns of the Tic<strong>in</strong>o, …<br />
Great opportunity to show that youth can<br />
contribute to society!<br />
Stefano Lappe CCLL 2009<br />
Bassano del Grappa<br />
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Thanks to…<br />
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Bassano del Grappa<br />
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Thank you for your attention!<br />
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