In Berlin, a randomly selected Citizens’ Forum has drawn up a “Citizens’ Charter for the Olympics”. This was presented to the Senate on 21 April 2026.
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The main threat to democracy today isn't military coups, it's elected leaders who systematically dismantle democratic institutions from within.
This is what Susan Stokes argues in her latest piece for the Journal of Democracy, 'Why Elected Leaders Subvert Democracy'.
muse.jhu.edu/article/986019
In the German state of Thuringia, a state-wide citizens’ assembly will begin on 21 April 2026 to discuss the topic of “peace and diplomacy”. The mini-public is intended to give a voice to the “silent majority”.
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Citizens' assemblies are one of today's most exciting democratic innovations. Yet challenges remain.
So how can citizens' assemblies evolve to live up to their promise? Join this workshop on April 28 in Munich to find out.
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In the US city of Lexington, a Civic Assembly has drawn up recommendations for amending the urban county charter. On 27 April, those involved will discuss the process in an online event.
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Citizens’ assemblies could offer @europarl.europa.eu the
chance to live up to its own claim to be the centre of democratic debate, writes historian @steinbri1.bsky.social on @foederalist.eu
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Flensburg is the first local authority in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein to hold a Citizens’ Jury followed by a referendum. The focus is on the future of mobility in the Baltic Sea city.
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“Intergenerational Public Services” is the theme of the first statewide Citizens’ Assembly in North Rhine-Westphalia. Participants will begin their deliberations on April 17, 2026.
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Citizens’ Action for Democracy (CitiDem) invites you to an online, multi-stakeholder event on 20 April 2026, where European citizens from diverse backgrounds will come together to shape the future of democracy in Europe.
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On April 17, 2026, a Climate Council composed of representatives from academia and associations will begin its work in Lower Saxony. A panel of randomly selected citizens will monitor the work of the Climate Council.
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Brussels will become the European Capital of Democracy in 2027. One reason for this is its extensive use of sortition.
Congrats, @g1000.bsky.social!
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The most dangerous moment for a civilisation isn’t when it’s weak: It’s when it feels safe.
In the midst of war, local governments in Ukraine turn to citizens with three new assemblies
They received a record-high response rate, and their deliberation has just started.
Find out more 👉 www.fidemocracy.org/news/deliber...
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Following the banking collapse in 2008, the people of Iceland drew up a draft for a new constitution. However, the changes were never incorporated into the constitution.
Learn more about this reform process from Prof Jón Ólafsson on April 3rd.
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Am 14. September 2025 trafen sich ehemalige Mitglieder verschiedener Bürgerräte in Bonn, um sich über ihre Erfahrungen und Lehren daraus auszutauschen. Ein Video lässt Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer der Veranstaltung zu Wort kommen.
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Ich bin ein wenig stolz, @linusstrothmann.bsky.social von @esgehtlos.bsky.social zu dieser neuen Video-Serie zum Thema Bürgerbeteiligung inspiriert zu haben. Das wird gut!
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The COVID-19 pandemic has posed enormous challenges for the state and society in terms of health, the economy, social issues and politics. Randomly selected dialogue forums are intended to help come to terms with the pandemic.
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What happens when young people are given the space, trust, and respect to rise to the occasion of democratic decision making?
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What can our world, characterised by extreme inequality, learn from the emergence of ancient Greek democracy?
On March 27, the @hannaharendtcenter.bsky.social welcomes Irad Malkin, author of the book “Drawing Lots: From Egalitarianism to Democracy in Ancient Greece”.
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Following racism and corruption scandals in Los Angeles, the LA Charter Assembly has proposed the introduction of a randomly selected Citizens’ Assembly. The position of chair of the city council is also to be filled by lottery.
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Since 20 March 2026, 150 randomly selected citizens from all 27 EU Member States are discussing the topic of preparedness in a Citizens’ Panel.
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In Berlin, a randomly selected Citizens’ Forum will draw up a “Citizens’ Charter for the Olympics” between 14 and 28 March 2026. This is to be incorporated into the state’s bid to host the Olympic Games.
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In their book „Democracy’s Second Act“, @petermacleod.bsky.social and Richard Johnson offer a hopeful, clear-eyed vision for a democracy that builds on creating new institutions that tap into the talents, judgment, and capabilities of ordinary people.
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On 8 March 2026, a European Youth Citizens' Assembly in Brussels adopted recommendations for the protection of pollinating insects. Among the proposals is the creation of a permanent Young Citizens Assembly on Biodiversity.
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In their coalition agreement published on 4 March 2026, the SPD and CDU in Brandenburg agreed to hold a citizens' assembly on the reform of public service broadcasting.
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On 22 March 2026, twelve parties will contest the state elections in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Four of them promise in their election manifestos to promote citizens' assemblies.
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On the recommendation of a citizens' jury, the parliament of the British Channel Island of Jersey voted on 26 February 2026 to legalise assisted dying.
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Some great public names champion the idea of randomly selected groups of ordinary people taking decisions in the public interest.
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