Finalists for The Innovation in Politics Awards 2025
The Innovation in Politics Awards are proud to reveal the finalists of this year’s edition. From hundreds of submissions, a citizen jury of over 1,000 Europeans selected the most innovative initiatives across eight Award categories.
ACT NOW Mayors’ Conference Concludes with Vienna Declaration to Drive Local Climate Action
More than 200 mayors, heads of international organisations, municipal leaders, young innovators, and sustainability experts gathered in the Austrian capital on 5-6 May 2025 for the ACT NOW Mayors’ Conference — a major highlight of Vienna’s role as this year’s European Capital of Democracy — where the Vienna Declaration on local climate action and democratic transformation was adopted.
Join the 2025 ACT NOW Mayors’ Conference in Vienna
The 7th edition of the ACT NOW Mayors’ Conference takes place on 5–6 May in Vienna. This year’s theme—Just Transition: Local Action for a Sustainable Future—highlights how communities can drive inclusive and climate-resilient change in their cities.
Cascais designated as European Capital of Democracy 2026
In a two-stage selection process involving Experts’ Jurors and over 4,500 citizens from over 47 countries, the City of Cascais (Portugal) was selected as “European Capital of Democracy 2026”. The title is a recognition of and a motivation for outstanding democratic efforts.
Deadline Extended for The Innovation in Politics Awards 2025
The call for submissions for The Innovation in Politics Awards 2025 has been extended until 10 April 2025! This extension provides a unique opportunity for more impactful projects from across Europe to be submitted and recognised.
Mayors as Mediators of Change: Navigating between Tradition and Transformation
Mayors as Mediators of Change: Navigating between Tradition and Transformation
Description: The role of the mayor is often seen as one of the most challenging and rewarding positions in politics. But what makes this position so intriguing to those who take it on?
Technologies for a strong democracy: Austria-wide Convention of Cities, Municipalities, Companies and Civil Society
The first Safe Democracy Convention gathered around 400 registered participants at the nationwide convention on technologies for citizen contact, data security and transparency in Vienna City Hall.
Our Climate Protection Impact: 1,300 kg CO2 offset since 2024
As of January 24, 2025, we are proud to report that we have compensated 1,300 kg of CO2 emissions through certified climate protection projects, offsetting all our air travel since 2024. This milestone is a testament to our ongoing efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to a greener future.
Safe Democracy Convention 2025: Technologies for citizen contact, data security, and transparency
More satisfied citizens with better services? Artificial intelligence in politics? Protection against fake news for cities and communities? The “Safe Democracy Convention 2025” will bring together for the first time all those who use new technologies to improve contact with citizens and thus strengthen democracy.
Creativity Under Constraint – The Art of Political Problem Solving
Collective creativity, as described (and espoused) by Stephen Boucher in our latest Briefing, is a tool for political problem solving that brings both new ideas and greater legitimacy.
Record attendance at H2 Convention in Linz: Around 1000 participants at Austria’s largest hydrogen event
The H2 Convention 2024, organised by The Innovation in Politics Institute from 26 to 28 November in Linz, Austria, was a significant success, cementing its status as a premier platform for advancing hydrogen technology and industry transformation.
The Innovation in Politics Awards 2025 call for submissions is open
The eighth edition of The Innovation in Politics Awards has officially launched, opening the call for submissions to innovative projects and initiatives that tackle today’s most pressing challenges with bold and visionary solutions.
