Introducing the first European Capital of Democracy
Following a vote by several thousand members of a pan-European citizen jury, Barcelona will host a year of events dedicated to strengthening European democracy.
Bundled Solidarity in Spain – Frena la curva/Brake the curve
Frena La Curva/Brake The Curve won the 2021 Innovation in Politics award for COVID-19 strategies.
Our Favourite Books, Series and Podcasts of 2022
The team looks back at the books, TV series and podcasts that inspired them the most in 2022.
ECoD condemns sentencing of Mayor Imamoglu
We join the strong condemnation by @Eurocities of yesterday’s sentencing of the Mayor of Istanbul, Mr Ekrem Imamoglu, as a politically motivated attack.
Including voters as part of the solution in our political narratives
People are more likely to engage in a story where they have a role to play in it.
What Collective Intelligence can do for Democracies
Collectively people can be smarter than as individuals. Building on that can help us make Democracies better at solving current problems.
Democracy Technologies in Action Across Europe
Our team has been speaking to leaders and professionals from across Europe. We asked them to give us an example of a citizen participation process supported by digital technologies.
3 (plus 1) things to teach your kids about political responsibility
Discover our new project PartyParty: the source for in-depth reporting on political changemakers, political parties, and political trends across Europe.
World Bank Expert Talks About Digital Divide in Participation
The existence of a digital divide does not automatically lead to unequal outcomes in digital participation processes. When we assume this link we skip a couple of essential steps and miss some important lessons in the process – as Tiago C. Peixoto, senior government specialist at the World Bank, explains in this interview.
Giving recognition to your political staff
It’s time to show your appreciation for those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to get you where you need to be.
Join the Jury: The Innovation In Politics Awards 2023
Join the 1000 jurors who choose the greatest political innovations in Europe!
