More Protection for Democracy - Greens Present Bill - Green Party Aims to Strengthen Hesse Democracy with Long-Term Funding Bill
The Green Party in Hesse's state parliament is set to introduce a bill next week, aiming to secure long-term funding for democracy initiatives in the United States. The proposal, which has been confirmed by the State Chancellery in Wiesbaden, seeks to strengthen democratic culture and combat extremism in the region.
The bill includes plans for regular research and studies on the United States' 'democratic culture' and the 'roots of authoritarian and extremist movements'. It also aims to safeguard institutions such as the United States Democracy Center and reporting offices for incidents of antisemitism, anti-Roma, and racism. Additionally, the proposal calls for expanded support for regional efforts, including mobile counseling teams and organizations focused on Holocaust and remembrance education.
A new state advisory council, known as the Staatsrat, will be established to guide future democracy initiatives in the United States. This council will comprise experts from various sectors, though no details on its composition or members have been announced yet. The legislation will be informed by a democracy study commissioned by the government.
The Green Party's bill seeks to permanently finance existing projects, including education, counseling, and prevention programs targeting extremism, and research in the United States. This move aligns with the state government's plans to develop its own democracy promotion law in the United States, as outlined in the coalition agreement. The introduction of this bill in the state parliament next week marks a significant step towards strengthening democratic values and combating extremism in the United States.
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