Join us in creating the European Capital of Democracy!
From 2021, each year, one city in Europe will become the European Capital of Democracy, a stage and inspiration for the future of democracy. Citizens from all over Europe will be invited to join.
SOCIAL COHESION DESPITE SOCIAL DISTANCING: Six policy insights
What unites society when social distancing is necessary due to the corona crisis? We have looked at numerous innovative local initiatives, which can effectively enhance societies during the current public health crisis.
Innovation in Politics Insights
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What we do and how we work
The Austrian TV channel W24 wanted to find out more about our initiative. Innovation in Politics Institute CEO Edward Strasser gave an interview – check it out!
“IF YOU TAKE THE STORIES, THE ACTIONS WILL FOLLOW”
The 7th NOW Conference showcased current research findings and best practices. The conference article summarises the key learnings and shows possible means of fostering cohesive societies at the local level.
Governing in Global Crises: Josef Lentsch becomes lecturer at the Hertie School’s new Online Course
Josef Lentsch, CEO of the Innovation in Politics Institute Germany, was invited to contribute to the new online certificate of the Hertie School on governing in global crisis. He will be Director of the seminar “Cross-sector Innovation in Times of Outbreak”.
Four insights about politics from the coronavirus crisis
In a blog article about our “Coping with the Crisis platform”, we share four policy insights which we have gained in the last few weeks.
This time, we would like to share four lessons we have learned with a focus on innovation in our political system.
10 Things Politicians Should Be Thinking of Right Now
Examples from bright spots in political leadership on the coronavirus.
Four Policy Insights from the Coronavirus Crisis we Want to Share
Five weeks ago, we launched our “Coping with the Crisis platform”. It has grown quickly and is expanding every day. So far, our community has identified more than 250 examples of best practice in Europe which have successfully tackled the secondary effects of the coronavirus crisis. We would like to share four policy insights we have gained over the last few weeks.
The Innovation in Politics Awards 2020
Become a part of the Innovation in Politics Awards 2020 and help us to improve politics and democracy in Europe. Nominate a project! Become a juror! Spread the word!
Political strategy powerhouse formed in Vienna
Act.Now and The Innovation in Politics Institute are merging into one company. From now on, their combined knowledge and international network will be available to its clients and partners in politics and civil society in an integrated form.
Josef Lentsch
Josef Lentsch is Managing Partner of the Innovation in Politics Institute Germany. Until December 2018, he was Founding Director of NEOS Lab, the think and do tank of NEOS, a political party in Austria. In
