Aufgabe: EU countries, where young people make up the largest portion of population are: Lithuania (15.7%) Cyprus (15.2%) Estonia (15.1%) How much of Your country, do young people represent?

• France 14%
• Austria 14%

Aufgabe: Youth (18-24 years) turnout in EU parliament elections. EU average was 28%, 44% voted in Lithuania, 90% in Belgium, and only 6% in Slovakia. What was the youth turnout in Your country?

• France 25%
• Austria 29%

Aufgabe: “Žinau, ką renku” (Learn before you vote) is a Lithuanian youth initiative that tries to improve voter literacy and ensure transparency in politics. The initiative started, when a team of volunteers created a virtual platform for watchdogging of 2014 European Parliament and Lithuanian Presidential elections. The platform enabled direct virtual communication between voters and those seeking office. Via this platform people are able to ask questions about political intentions, election promises, actions after elections, etc. Do You know any initiatives similar to “Learn before you vote”? Are they international, or operating just in Your country? Could You, please, describe them in a few sentences (what are the differences, how do they work, did they achieve any political change?).

• Vox.org is a French NGO to compare différent program for a election
• Austrian National Youth Council - campaign, awareness raising

Aufgabe: Follow this link: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/ and find the youngest representative to EU parliament from Your country.

• France Florian Philipo
• Austria Elisabeth Kostinger

Aufgabe: How many people, from Your team, are involved in political, EU or other simulations of international organizations?

• 2