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European Parliament

The European Parliament is an important forum for political debate and decision-making at the EU level. The Members of the European Parliament are directly elected by voters in all Member States to represent people’s interests with regard to EU law-making and to make sure other EU institutions are working democratically. (Source: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/about-parliament/en/home)

The Sicilian Regional Assembly (ARS)

The Sicilian Regional Assembly (ARS) is the legislative body of the Sicilian Region, as established by its special statute approved by Royal Decree No. 416 of 1946 and subsequently by Constitutional Law No. 2 of 1948. Its headquarters are located in the Royal Palace in Palermo.

The ARS is the first elective legislative assembly to convene in Italy after the end of World War II and is the only Italian regional assembly whose members hold the title of deputy, as established by Article 7 of the special statute. The Assembly comprises 70 members elected for a five-year term; until 1971, the term was set at four years, while the number of deputies, originally set at 90, was reduced by the reform approved in 2012. Furthermore, since 2001, the Assembly has been renewed concurrently with the direct election of the President of the Sicilian Region.

(Source: https://www.ars.sicilia.it/)

Department of Digital Innovation of the Municipality of Palermo

Responsibility for undertaking any initiative and/or proposal regarding digital development and innovation and IT with reference to all areas of the Administration and related activities, including those involving participating companies and/or entities. The initiatives and/or proposals include the identification of areas, operating methods, cost quantification, measures, and implementation options. The activities described above may also be undertaken based on opportunities for obtaining resources and grants represented by the Extra-Municipal Funds Programming Area and based on any needs expressed by the Administration’s governing body and/or the Administrators. Management of the Website of the Municipality of Palermo. (Source: https://www.comune.palermo.it/amministrazione/unita_organizzativa/ufficio-di-staff-innovazione-digitale-e-informatizzazione/)

The City Council of Madrid

The Madrid City Council (Ayuntamiento de Madrid) is the local government body responsible for managing the city of Madrid. It oversees public services such as transportation, urban planning, housing, parks, waste collection, and local police. The council is led by the mayor and elected councillors, who make decisions on policies and budgets affecting the residents of Spain’s capital city. (Source: https://www.madrid.es/)

The Senate of Spain

The Senate of Spain (Senado de España) is the upper house of Spain’s national parliament, known as the Cortes Generales. It represents Spain’s territories and works alongside the lower house, the Congress of Deputies, to create and approve laws.

Senators are chosen through a mix of direct elections and appointments by Spain’s regional parliaments. The Senate reviews legislation passed by the Congress, can propose amendments, and has a special role in matters involving Spain’s autonomous communities. However, the Congress of Deputies generally has more political power in the legislative process.

(Source: https://www.senado.es)

Congress of Deputies

The Congress of Deputies (Congreso de los Diputados) is the lower house of the Spanish Parliament (Cortes Generales), located in Madrid. It consists of 350 members elected via proportional representation for four-year terms. It holds primary legislative power, passes the budget, and elects the Prime Minister. (Source: https://www.congreso.es/en/home)