Why should you vote for European Elections?

The Bible is full of stories of helping your neighbor, participating in cross -cultural cooperation, which should also be present in the European Union. The national states of Europe and their cultures are fundamentally unique and equal to each other. At the same time, they share a history that has been greatly influenced by Judeo-Christian values. By revealing the true potential of the other party and creating a win-win situation, in which all parties benefit and are not exploited, the true nature of Christianity can be shown. When we cooperate as young Christian politicians with groups that are underprivileged, we can raise them up and help them to reach their potential. Examples include refugees, disabled persons etc. Second, within the European Union there is the situation that persons can travel without a visa, goods can be transformed without passing customs and ideas can be shared freely over Europe. This allows people in Europe to trade together and to participate in cross boundary trade, which is usually a hindering block for both small and large businesses. This allows a country to be transformed and to break the vicious circle of poverty on both a high and personal level. As young Christians, we can stand up for this freedom and use the freedom to help build God’s kingdom in every sphere of the European society.

Social Responsibility
The European Union remains a union, and as individuals our actions impact the society around us. Our freedoms and our rights should be exercised responsibly and with respect to those around us. Freedom is limited by Social responsibility. We should be good stewards by cooperating, creating, and highlighting role of faith based organizations and initiatives in order to ameliorate the lives of the most vulnerable ones and the society around us. We should touch all elements of society, since we are responsible for the earth and for everything that is upon it. There is no area of life that Christians feel not responsible for, as the whole earth belongs to God (Psalm 24:1).

Sustainability
Our Social responsibility to improve living conditions and society implies also to be respectful of the earth and nature which is God’s creation as well. Research and innovation should be encouraged in order to protect the environment and maintain a balance between technological advances and the preservation of nature.

Subsidiarity
Cooperation works better if it starts at the local level. It can be more effective and touchthe needs of each place by accomplishing the things that can be done locally. In the same way, citizens of European countries should participate in public life at all levels. Subsidiarity also encourages t he empowerment of individuals and families, (historically formed) local associations and communities, and ensures the separation of power to avoid its concentration. This is an old notion in Christian thinking about politics and power. By keeping principle of subsidiarity in mind, the European Union with all its institutions can work better by doing the things that cannot be done more locally. We believe that through the principle of subsidiarity and more competence to the Member States, the European Union will have a better future.