
Bringing up The Innovation in Politics Awards 2020
2020 challenged us to find solutions for problems we did not know existed. The Innovation in Politics Awards proved that global crises could not curb the innovative spirit of politicians across Europe. We only had to find a way to make it visible.

Discover the European Capital of Democracy initiative

In the Light of Current Events in Vienna: Together for an open and liberal society
We are shocked and horrified by the terrorist act we had to witness in Vienna yesterday. All partners and team members of The Innovation in Politics Institute in Vienna are well and we are grateful to everyone who contacted us immediately to make sure. Thank you all very much for your thoughts and solidarity!

Online Demo Day: First Political Start-up Incubator approaches the finish line
On 29 October, the participants of the first Political Startup Incubator will celebrate its successful run with a keynote speech on the democratic change in Guinea by the political leader Cellou Diallo.

The Winners of the Innovation in Politics Awards 2020
The Jury has decided: See Europe’s best Political Innovators of the Year 2020.

The Evolution of Democratic Parties: How to foster innovation in political party contexts
On 31 August 2020 the Innovation in Politics Institute hosted a Breakout Session on the “Evolution of Democratic Parties” at this year’s European Forum Alpbach.

The 2020 Awards jury has started their work
1,050 Europeans have joined the 2020 Innovation in Politics Awards jury. Now the evaluation process has begun.

4 INSIGHTS WE HAVE GAINED ON THE UPCOMING CHALLENGES OF GOVERNMENTS
What are the most pressing challenges of governments in the second half of 2020?

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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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”.