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Elections, Civic Engagement and Participation

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Having your say and playing a part – would you like to do something useful and make a valuable contribution to society? There are lots of ways to get involved, with voluntary work and voting just two examples.

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Administration building - public event
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Public events (such as exhibitions, guided tours, concerts) take place again and again in the buildings of the local government.
Alternative service
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Attention: The content of this service is no longer up-to-date. An update is currently being carried out by the Federal Ministry of the Interior. In civilian service, recognized...
Apply for a postal vote for the Bundestag election
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Are you entitled to vote and would like to vote in a different polling station or take part in the election by postal vote? Then you must apply for a polling card.
Apply for a residence permit to participate in the Federal Volunteer Service
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If you want to do a Federal Volunteer Service in Germany, you can obtain a residence permit.
Apply for a volunteer card
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The Lower Saxony Volunteer Card is an award to honour outstanding commitment. With the volunteer card, you can enjoy discounts in public institutions and with numerous providers.
Applying for an extension of your residence permit to take part in the Federal Volunteer Service
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Your residence permit can be extended if the Federal Volunteer Service is extended.
Certificate of eligibility
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Candidates who wish to stand for election must prove when submitting the nomination that they meet the requirements for the "right to stand for election" (i.e. that they are...
Certificate of voting rights
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In order for parties, voter groups and candidates (so-called "election proposal holders") to be admitted to an election, certain formal conditions must be met. After signing the...
Citizens' advice
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The Citizens' Advice Service will help you if you have something to clarify or settle with a public institution. It is a mediator between you as a citizen and the administration...
Citizens' consultation hours
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As a resident of a local authority, you can use the citizens' consultation hours of your (Lord) Mayor or your Ländrätin or your Landrat.
Elections
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Elections shall be organised by the competent authority and published in accordance with the provisions in force. With the voter notification card sent to you, you can personally...
electors
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You can stand for election yourself in the European elections. This is conditional, among other things, on your eligibility.
Establishment of a political party
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A political party is an association of citizens who want to influence the formation of political will permanently or for a longer period of time at federal or state level and...
Establishment of a political party advertisement
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The executive committee of a newly founded party must notify the competent authority of its incorporation.
Federal Voluntary Service Agreement
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Once you have agreed on your assignment with the placement site, conclude a contract with the responsible authority here. Your place of employment supports you in this.
Federal Voluntary Service Implementation
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The regular duration of a Federal Voluntary Service is twelve months. However, it can also be agreed or extended for a period of between six or 18 months. Within the framework of...
Federal Voluntary Service Provision of information
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If you are interested in a commitment in the social, cultural, ecological or other public welfare-oriented area within the framework of the Federal Voluntary Service, please firs...
Federal Voluntary Service Remuneration
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As a volunteer, you will receive pocket money. You agree on the amount with the responsible authority. In addition, you may be provided with accommodation and meals (or equivalen...
Foundation with legal capacity: recognition
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In a so-called foundation transaction, the founder determines the name, seat and organs of the foundation and undertakes to provide it with foundation assets (usually cash,...
Founding an association: Consulting
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Associations are organizations in which people have joined forces for a specific common purpose. The structure and tasks of an association are laid down in the association's...
Juleica (Youth Leader Card)
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The Juleica (Youth Leader Card) is a flagship of Lower Saxony's youth work. It is the nationwide uniform ID card for voluntary work in youth work. It guarantees quality because i...
Maintenance for conscripts and members of their families
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For voluntary conscripts, the following benefits may be granted under the Maintenance Security Act (USG): Reimbursement of expenses for living space according to § 13 USG ...
Markets and festivals
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Markets and festivals in your city or municipality are central components of community public life.
Municipal policy information
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As a resident of your city or municipality, you have the right to comprehensive information about the composition, dates, topics of consultation and decisions of the elected...
Official announcements
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Each municipality publishes official announcements (e.g. invitations to tender, development plans, statutes, agendas for meetings of political bodies) in its own official gazette...
Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (Federal Cross of Merit)
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The Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany is the highest recognition given by the Federal Republic of Germany for services to the common good. It is awarded to...
Orders and honours of the country
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People who render outstanding services in Lower Saxony can be awarded a Lower Saxony award. The prerequisite is an independent, award-worthy achievement for the general...
Public facilities - use for private purposes
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If, as a citizen or trader, you wish to use public facilities such as community hall, town hall, schools, school sports facilities, etc. for private purposes, you need the consen...
Recreational areas and facilities municipal
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Your city or municipality offers its residents recreational areas (barbecue area, park, children's playground, football field, etc.) and leisure facilities for use.
Residents' Question Time
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As a resident, you have the opportunity to ask questions about the topics discussed and other matters of the municipality in public meetings of the municipal council.
Senior Citizens' Representation
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The senior citizens' representation is voluntary, non-denominational and non-partisan. It does not pursue any economic objectives and its members do not receive any benefits. It...
Submit a resident application
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Would you like the representative of the municipality or district of your place of residence to deal with a specific matter?
Suggestions and complaints
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If you want to make suggestions to your administration on how it could improve its citizen-friendliness and efficiency, or if you want to make well-founded complaints, you will b...
Support for juveniles and adolescents through juvenile court assistance
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In the case of investigations and/or criminal proceedings against juveniles (14-17 year olds) or adolescents (18-20 year olds) who have come into conflict with the law, the...
View Gathering
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Anyone wishing to hold an open-air meeting must notify the competent authority at least 48 hours before the meeting is announced.
Voluntary Ecological Year
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The Voluntary Ecological Year (FÖJ) is an ecological education year that gives young people the chance to work for one year in environmental protection and nature conservation an...
Voluntary military service Provision of information
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Since 01.07.2011, the Bundeswehr has been offering interested young women and men voluntary service for a period of up to 23 months.The first 6 months are considered a...
Voluntary Social Year
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The FSJ sees itself as an educational and orientation year for young people who have completed compulsory schooling but are not older than 27 years. The FSJ as a special form of...
Voluntary work Appointment as a youth alderman
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Juvenile aldermen are honorary judges for juvenile criminal justice. They contribute their life and professional experience to the decisions and can thus contribute to a realisti...
Voluntary work Appointment as alderman
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Aldermen are honorary judges in criminal proceedings. They contribute their life and professional experience to the decisions and can thus contribute to a realistic finding of...
Volunteer Server Lower Saxony
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The portal for civic engagement, volunteering and self-help.
Volunteering
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A vibrant democracy needs active and committed citizens. This commitment has a long tradition in many areas. In Lower Saxony, 37% of the population aged 14 and over volunteer in...
Volunteering Help for refugees
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Fleeing war and persecution in their home countries, many people also come to us. The desire to help the refugees is great among the population. Assistance can be provided, for...
Youth Social Work
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Young people who are increasingly dependent on support to compensate for social disadvantages or to overcome individual impairments are to be offered socio-educational assistance...
Youth work offers
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Youth work is an independent part of youth welfare. It performs the educational tasks according to § 11 of the Eighth Book of the Social Code (SGB VIII) - Child and Youth Welfare...
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You can find out how the result of a European election is determined here.
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You can find out how the European elections are conducted here.

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Further Links

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Single points of contact of the state of Lower Saxony, Single points of contact of the countries of Europe, advice and assistance for EU citizens and their families.