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.
First Edition of Truth, Lies & Democracy in Barcelona, 17-19 May
A hybrid on-site experience and activist game jam assembling the European gaming community to take a stand for democracy.
And the winners of the Innovation in Politics Awards 2024 are…
We are proud to announce the winners of this year’s Innovation in Politics Awards in each of the seven categories. At the official Awards Gala on 2 May 2024 at the Maritime Museum of Barcelona, the exemplary projects from seven European countries received their well deserved trophy.
Europe’s Political Innovators Are Gathering at The Innovation in Politics Awards 2024
The Innovation in Politics Awards 2024 Gala and Conference will take place on 2 May in Barcelona. We are coming together again to honour Europe’s exceptional political innovators who are working to transform politics and society for the better.
Voices from the Citzens’ Jury of the Innovation in Politics Awards
The Citizens’ Jury plays a central role in evaluating the most prominent examples for innovation in politics. Meet three of our remarkable Citizen Jurors this year.
