Creativity Under Constraint – The Art of Political Problem Solving
Collective creativity, as described (and espoused) by Stephen Boucher in our latest Briefing, is a tool for political problem solving that brings both new ideas and greater legitimacy.
Record attendance at H2 Convention in Linz: Around 1000 participants at Austria’s largest hydrogen event
The H2 Convention 2024, organised by The Innovation in Politics Institute from 26 to 28 November in Linz, Austria, was a significant success, cementing its status as a premier platform for advancing hydrogen technology and industry transformation.
The Innovation in Politics Awards 2025 call for submissions is open
The eighth edition of The Innovation in Politics Awards has officially launched, opening the call for submissions to innovative projects and initiatives that tackle today’s most pressing challenges with bold and visionary solutions.
Vienna Begins Its Role as European Capital of Democracy 2024/25
Vienna has been named the European Capital of Democracy for 2024/25. On Tuesday evening, a ceremonial event marked the commencement of Vienna’s Democracy Year.
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Barcelona wraps up term as the first European Capital of Democracy
The closing ceremony on 6 November passed the European Capital of Democracy title from Barcelona to its successor, Vienna. For 14 months, Barcelona served as the European Capital of Democracy, leaving a lasting impact on democratic engagement.
Building a sustainable future through circular economy at re_use Linz Congress
At the end of October, Linz successfully hosted its first re_use Linz Congress, organised by The Innovation in Politics Institute. This marked a milestone in the city’s journey toward climate neutrality by 2040.
The Local Impact of Global Politics
In the few weeks since we released our latest Briefing, ‘Geopolitical Thinking for Domestic Politics’, there have been a few new developments on the international stage.
Supporting Local Government Resilience to Disinformation
In an age where misinformation and active disinformation is undermining already fragile public trust in institutions, local governments can sometimes seem like the last bastion of trust in politics.
Doing Politics Differently
Doing politics differently means putting people, not just technology, at the heart of innovation. By focusing on human-centred practices and outcomes, we can ensure political change is thoughtful, effective, and truly impactful.
Kick-off to the upcoming H2 Convention in Linz
On 9 September, we held a press conference presenting the H2 flagship projects in Upper Austria and the greater Linz area ahead of the H2 Convention on 26-28 November in Linz.
Take the Lead on Inclusive Policy with Citizens’ Assemblies
This month, with the release of our second monthly Briefing ‘Citizens’ Assemblies for Inclusive Policy’ we bring you Dimitri Lemaire and Louise Humblet, Co-founder and Director of Operations for Particitiz in Brussels.
Our First Briefing on AI for Productivity in Political Work by Tim Gordon
Starting today, our monthly ‘Briefings’, designed for leaders, advisors and decision makers,provide a fast-paced, engaging and practical guide to topics at the forefront of political innovation.
