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.
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And the winners of the Innovation in Politics Awards 2024 are…
We are proud to announce the winners of this year’s Innovation in Politics Awards in each of the seven categories. At the official Awards Gala on 2 May 2024 at the Maritime Museum of Barcelona, the exemplary projects from seven European countries received their well deserved trophy.
The Innovation in Politics Institute (IPI) expands its range of services in Germany
IPI Berlin responds to growing demand for political strategy consulting Josef Lentsch is leaving the Institute Press Release31 January 2024, Berlin The Innovation in Politics Institute (IPI) is reforming and strengthening its German branch after the […]
Discover the Finalists of the Innovation In Politics Awards 2024
Vienna, 30 January 2024 – The Innovation in Politics Institute is proud to announce the finalists of this year’s prestigious Awards, which are assigned in 7 categories.
2024 Innovation in Politics Awards Now Open
Vienna, Austria, 4th September 2023 For the seventh consecutive year, the Innovation in Politics Institute has officially opened the application process for its annual Awards programme. Against the backdrop of mounting challenges in politics, economics, […]
SAVE THE DATE for the ACT NOW Mayors’ Conference 2023!
We are thrilled to announce the “Spirit Unbroken: Empowering Local Democracy for Ukraine’s Renewal” conference, taking place in Brussels, Belgium from November 8-10, 2023. The ACT NOW Mayors’ Conference 2023 aims to spotlight the vital role of Ukrainian municipalities for the democratic and resilient development of Ukraine.
Discover the Winners of the Innovation in Politics Awards 2023
Press release: Warsaw, 12 May 2023, The Innovation in Politics Institute is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Innovation in Politics Awards in each of the eight categories. At the official Awards Gala on 11 May 2023 at the Palace of Culture in Warsaw, the successful projects from six different European countries received their prestigious award.
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.
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.
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.
Recycling To Travel: Italian Local Transport Project Wins Digitalisation Award
The project from Rome, “+Ricicli +Viaggi” – which means, the more you recycle, the more you travel – encourages a more sustainable lifestyle for its citizens by offering discounts on public transport tickets in exchange for recycling plastic bottles.
Connecting Neighbours: Swiss Initiative Wins European Innovation in Politics Award
The Innovation in Politics Award in the category Community has been awarded to a Swiss project, Neighbourhood Bern, which connects volunteers with senior citizens who need help with everyday tasks.
Urban Food Forest and a Social Laundrette – political innovation from across Europe
A new sustainable neighbourhood in Utrecht, Netherlands, was awarded with the Innovation in Politics Award for “Ecology” in Paris, while a Greek laundrette for vulnerable groups in society was awarded the prize in the category “Human Rights” in Strasbourg.
Digital community response to COVID-19 in Spain wins Innovation in Politics Award
The government of Aragon has won the Innovation in Politics Award in the category “COVID-19 Strategies” for launching a new digital platform within 24 hours in the wake of the pandemic.
The Innovation in Politics Awards 2021: Estonian Coding School wins Education Award in Vienna
This year’s Innovation in Politics Award in the Education category has been won by a project from Estonia. Project Manager Karin Künnapas was presented the Award by the Austrian Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen.
