Discover the finalists of the Innovation in Politics Awards 2023

Vienna, 27 February 2023 – The Innovation in Politics Awards are proud to announce the finalists for this year’s prestigious awards which are assigned in 8 categories.
Three Cities on shortlist for first European Capital of Democracy

Three cities that are frontrunners in democracy have been shortlisted by the Experts’ Jury in the competition for becoming the first European Capital of Democracy (ECoD). The title will be granted to one of these cities in January 2023 by a Citizens’ Jury of up to 10,000 Europeans.
13 cities compete to become the first European Capital of Democracy

One of 13 cities from eight countries has the chance to become the very first European Capital of Democracy.
13 Cities Join Forces to Strengthen European Democracy

The European Capital of Democracy’s City Network, which shares expertise on democracy to change our world for the better, celebrates its launch in Vienna.
Innovators in politics compete again for prestigious European Award

The Innovation in Politics Institute has opened applications for their annual Awards programme, now in its sixth year.
The European Capital of Democracy initiative meets enthusiastic response from Mayors all over Europe

22 Cities from 13 countries have applied to become the first European Capital of Democracy.
Die “Europäische Demokratie-Hauptstadt” Trifft Bei Bürgermeister/Innen In Ganz Europa Auf Hohes Interesse

22 Städte aus 13 Ländern haben sich um den Titel der ersten Europäischen Demokratie-Hauptstadt beworben.
Bürgermeister:innen aus Europa und der MENA-Region stellen sich globalen Problemen: Flüchtlingshilfe und Klimakrise

Stuttgart, Mittwoch, 11. Mai 2022 – Bürgermeister:innen, Politiker:innen, und junge Changemaker aus Europa und der MENA-Region trafen sich von 8. bis 10. Mai in Stuttgart, um die größten Probleme anzugehen, mit denen Kommunen – und die Welt – konfrontiert sind: die Reaktion auf den Aggressionskrieg in der Ukraine, Klimamaßnahmen, Stabilität der Wirtschaft, demokratische Politik und gesellschaftlicher Zusammenhalt.
Mayors and Local Leaders Meet to Tackle Global Problems: Focus on Refugee Response and Climate Crisis

Mayors, political innovators and young changemakers from across Europe and the MENA region met in Stuttgart from 8-10 May to tackle the biggest issues local communities are facing.
Breathing Life Into Rural Spain: Social Enterprise Wins Quality of Life Award

The 2021 Europe-wide Innovation in Politics Awards have drawn to a close with a Spanish initiative being presented the final Award, in the category Quality of Life. Project Arraigo supports urban residents, who want to start a new rural life, to relocate through local networks and an integration system.