I know that there is a list of representatives for my country, and that is comparatively easy to find.

But how do I find the one that is actually there for my sub-sub-sub region? Like: who is the most specific?

Or is it just like this: “Congratulations, here are the representatives of your country. Please do everything else yourself.”

Phrasing it differently: how hard (easy?) is it to participate in democracy, aside from voting?

  • Rob@lemmy.worldEnglish
    29·
    3 年前

    You don’t have a representative for your region. The EU parliament is based on proportional representation, so seats are assigned based on the share of votes for a given party.

    If you want to contact representatives, the list per country is the highest level of detail available. Personally, I’d start with the person or party you voted for.

    • Microw@lemm.eeEnglish
      3·
      3 年前

      However there might still be an MEP who is originally from OP’s region and who might be more sympathetic to listen to him. But they arent representing the region.

    • anlumo@feddit.deEnglish
      2·
      3 年前

      Personally, I’d start with the person or party you voted for.

      Probably better to start with the party that aligns with OP’s interests.

  • PatrickYaa@lemmy.oneEnglish
    9·
    3 年前

    Usually the MEPs aren’t really assigned to a region, but to a topic. For the national parliament, depending on voting system, you will still have local representatives. I would look up what your representatives are and then check what work groups they participate in and what most fits your issue. ( You can do that here)