Generation Yes

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Generation Yes was a political movement that campaigned in Ireland for approval of the Lisbon Treaty . The movement was founded on April 24, 2009. Generation Yes aimed primarily at young voters.

background

Generation Yes members primarily used new media such as blogs and social networks . Andrew Byrne, the campaign leader , told the Irish Times about a grassroots movement . Even a member of a green party, Byrne emphasized that the movement was politically independent. "Lisbon is too important to leave the treaty to the politicians."

On October 1, 2009, one day before the vote, Generation Yes had over 5000 registered supporters ("fans") on Facebook . The largest of the citizen groups promoting the treaty was Ireland for Europe .

literature

• Bart Storan: Yes to the Lisbon Treaty: For more jobs and against climate change . Cafebabel.com, September 30, 2009.

Web links

• GenerationYes.ie

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Barbara Klimke: This diffuse fear of Europe . In: Berliner Zeitung , September 30, 2009.
2. ^ Marie O'Halloran: EU is Ireland's best friend, says student group . In: Irish Times , April 25, 2009.
3. ↑ facebook.com/GenerationYes , accessed October 1, 2009.