“We are the closest to the people.”
In this article we look at the role of city leadership in strengthening our democracy and how mayors can meet this challenge.
The sources of great ideas and how to bring them to the party leadership’s table
In this article of our series you will learn about fostering innovative ideas and why you need to get the leadership on board.
Why Cities Need their Citizens
In the course of the launch of the European Capital of Democracy we hosted three round tables together with mayors from all over Europe. In this article we give you insights on the first round table with Jürgen Czerhorszky, Executive City Councillor in Vienna,
HOW CAN POLITICAL PARTIES BE STRATEGIC ABOUT INNOVATION?
Any party can be innovative sometimes. But a lucky shot is different from managing ideas systematically and strategically – be they related to policy, to organisational aspects, or to behaviours. The key is to develop an innovation strategy.
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.
What makes a political party innovative?
Ideas make a political party innovative. How exactly this happens has been a blackbox to date, of which only parts are understood. In this blog series, we try to develop an integrated framework for the innovation of political parties.
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.
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.
