Stories

European Union
Europe’s big democratic experiment: the good, the bad, and the ugly
In mid-September, the first stage of the European democratic experiment began: 800 randomly selected citizens, meeting across five European cities and online to draft proposals under the nine categories of the future of Europe....
International
The Global Assembly and Democracy International’s part in it
The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) will be held this year in Glasgow from 31 October to 12 November. During it, different parties, ranging from countries, civil society members and businesses, will...
European Union
6 countries, 6 places of remembrance and 12 Dome Talks
6 countries, 6 places of remembrance and 12 Dome Talks – that was the motto of this year's European Public...
Italy
Palermo Climate Declaration: Promises and Compromises
Democracy International’s intern Darragh Power gives in inside on the TRANSEUROPA Assembly in Palermo that...
European Union
Goodbye Ukrainian Vibes - European Public Sphere - see you soon!
The Ukrainian Vibes - European Public Sphere Tour has come to an end. With 7 digital stops, more than 172...
European Union
Masked Citizens Take Over European Parliament?!
What happens when you get 800 randomly selected Europeans together to discuss the future of Europe? The...
Mexico
Mexico’s first national plebiscite: the wilting or blooming of direct...
On August 1 2021, Mexico celebrated its very first nationwide public consultation in the amidst of a...
Ukraine
We are on tour again: Ukrainian Vibes - European Public Sphere 2.0
You’re a dreamer with a heart that beats European? - You’re not the only one! The project Ukrainian Vibes -...
European Union
By the people, for the people, and the bees
The loss of biodiversity is one of the most serious problems of our time. The ECI Campaign, an NGO dedicated...
Italy
First-ever online collection of signatures sets Italy up for referendum on...
Italy is experiencing history in the making - thanks to a citizens’ initiative regarding legalizing...
Latvia
10 years of strengthening citizens’ voices in Latvia – what’s next for...
The ManaBalss platform celebrates its tenth anniversary and looks back on a decade of improving citizen...
Germany
“From petitions to decisions!” | ABSTIMMUNG 21 is organising Germany’s...
In preparation for the September 2021 elections in Germany, we have been organising the first nationwide...