Will the flag be in the CHE?
A few months ago, the issue of using a European flag in different cities of Ukraine was regarded as a powerful decision of a symbolic order. His lobbying was facilitated by the consolidation of most political camps in compliance with the country’s foreign policy vector. At the time of suspension by the Government of preparation for the Association with the EU, and therefore the collapse of the Euro-propaganda campaign, a number of cities, including Chernihiv, made the said decision. The reaction of some municipalities to government actions and the new rhetoric of power was different.
Slave solutions are a good example of “initiative from below”. The catalyst for their promotion in different regions of Ukraine was the experience of pioneers – Sumy City Council, where the initiator of the consideration of the relevant project was a graduate of the Ukrainian School Alexander Khoruzhenko.
“These solutions are symbolic things. Many people criticize, but I do not stop convincing colleagues that the symbols should go to things, – says Igor Kohut, Director of USFPS – they are of great importance in the formation of European identity and consciousness of Ukrainians. This initiative is important to me because I came out of the Ukrainian School of Political Studies and supported. ”
So, since April 2013, the regional and district centers of Ukraine have made a decision on the use of European flag along with national. As the practice of Chernihiv region shows, this process continues to this day. Yes, Decision of Nizhyn City Council of January 9, 2014 Introduces the practice of using the Eurostag on Europe Day and during festive events with the participation of international delegations. The plot is quite clear and logical in view of the intense situation in the country and a new external course. The Chernihiv Regional Council was delicate in their “European aspirations”, making a similar decision During the 15th session 6 convocation From the submission of MP Zhurman. What about the Chernihiv City Council, whose deputy corps, made a decision on the introduction of the practice of using the flag of Europe during the national holidays and holding solemn events in the city of Chernihiv. Recall that the nearest state holiday is the Day of Unity of Ukraine (January 22).
Working on mistakes
The Vilnius Summit among the opponents of such a decision was the communists as well as some regionals. Guided by the letter of the law, the deputies and activists in their appeals appealed to norms that did not contain a direct ban on the use of the flag of Europe next to the national flag. Namely:
Article 19 of the Constitution of Ukraine: state authorities and local self -government bodies, their officials are obliged to act only on the basis, within the powers and in the manner provided by the Constitution and laws of Ukraine.
Paragraph first subparagraph 3.1 of paragraph 3 of the Motivative Part of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine of January 16, 2003 N 1-rp/2003: State symbols of Ukraine are inextricably linked in content with its state sovereignty. State symbols are a confirmation of the fact of the existence of the state, its sovereignty and aimed at strengthening its authority, in particular during the festive events and official ceremonies. The state establishes the order of use of state symbols and a proper system of their legal protection, which ensures respect and a decent attitude towards state symbols.
Currently, municipalities of some regions resort to “work on mistakes” in the context of new political winds. Thus, on December 27, 2013, a court hearing of the Rivne District Administrative Court was held. The prosecutor’s office of the city was demanding to declare illegal decisions “On raising in the city of Rivne Flag of Europe”, which was eventually satisfied by the Administrative Court. After six months after making a similar decision woke up and The prosecutor’s office of the city of Ternopil with the same intentions.
Volyn media At the end of 2013, it was reported that Lutsk mayor was personally questioned by the city prosecutor for pro -European decisions of the City Council. It is not only about the use of the European flag, but also about plates with the same symbolism at entrances to the city. However, for the messageVolynPost, City residents will be celebrated with the flag of Europe near the premises of the city council.
A sincerity test
At the moment the decision of the Chernihiv City Council, taken during the 33 session, It was not abolished by either the courts or the deputy corps. The same situation in Koryukivka and Mena. Proivpeic supporters rely on an adequate reaction of responsible executors and, as a consequence, the implementation of decisions of the city council. However, speculation should not be excluded by legislative brackets.
Thus, in the Ukrainian legislation the term “use of the flag” is absent. The explanatory dictionary interprets “use” how to use, eat something for benefit, use something. The authorities can interpret this action in its favor, namely, without unnecessary demonstration and attracting attention! However, according to international etiquette, the process of using the flag is carried out by hanging on homes or flagpoles near official premises.
In addition, the decision of the Chernihiv City Council is analogous to what was made in Sumy with one exception. It does not contain an application with an exclusive list of dates of use of European flag. Although the latter contained in the draft decision lobbied by public activists. For what purpose the city authorities have succeeded – time will tell.
Postscript
To the question of how they perform almost Identical decisionI The executive bodies of Sumy City Council, its initiator Mr. Khoruzhenko answers with surprise: “We have not removed the flag – it hangs around the city since the beginning of September. On the city council, around the central square, around the central park, theater, opposite the governor’s office … and circle! And we will never shoot again! ”.
