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06-02-2023
Können wir Bürger:innen zutrauen, unsere Energieversorgungsbetriebe durch direkte Demokratie zu organisieren?
Weltweit gibt es einen wachsenden Trend zur Rekommunalisierung von Energieversorgungseinrichtungen – Bürger:innen auf lokaler und regionaler Ebene organisieren Energieversorgungsbetriebe neu, mit dem bestmöglichen Ziel des öffentlichen Interesses vor Augen. Portland, eine der...
06-02-2023
Conference on the Future of Europe, but actually make it inclusive
Since 2019, we have reported extensively on the developments around the Conference on the Future of Europe, from our advocacy work with Citizens Take Over Europe to the monitoring of the actual European Citizens’ Panels on the ground....
02-02-2023
Der Weg zur Unabhängigkeit
1998 schuf das Parlament des Vereinigten Königreichs mit dem Scotland Act das moderne schottische Parlament. Es legte die Gesetzgebungskompetenz der schottischen Regierung fest und ermöglichte dem Land ein gewisses Maß an Selbstverwaltung und Autonomie durch übertragene...
02-02-2023
A Road to Independence
In 1998, with the Scotland Act, the Parliament of the United Kingdom established the modern Scottish Parliament. Setting the legislative competence of the Scottish government, it allowed for certain level of self-governance and autonomy by devolved powers. Those are, however,...
21-12-2022
The Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy: The Swiss Way – A Direct Democracy Experience
On Wednesday the 21 September 2022 we took to Switzerland for our annual Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy hosted in Lucerne. With participants arriving from over 60 countries across the globe, the city of Lucerne was high in the spirit of democracy!
By Londeka Mgwaba...
21-12-2022
Invitation to join us in Mexico
Dear Friends of Democracy,
Will modern direct democracy save democracy—or threaten it?
You are invited to join us in Mexico very soon — from February 27 to March 4, 2023 — as we attempt to answer that big question.
09-11-2022
The f(YOUTH)ure of the European Citizens’ Initiative
Great news for the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) and the future of youth participation in European democracy: Germany and Belgium join the list of countries that allow 16 year olds to sign an ECI!
09-11-2022
Die Europäische Bürgerinitiative: Ein großer Fortschritt für die Jugendbeteiligung
Gute Nachrichten für die Europäische Bürgerinitiative (EBI) und die Zukunft der Jugendbeteiligung in der europäischen Demokratie: Deutschland und Belgien reihen sich in die Liste der Länder ein, die es 16-Jährigen erlauben, eine EBI zu unterzeichnen!
09-11-2022
Goodbye Ukrainian Vibes and see you next year!
“What really unites people is civic activism.”
“I believe everyone should always stand up for justice. And this is nice, this is a very nice initiative. It makes me as a refugee from Afghanistan very happy and welcomed, and I hope that Ukrainians feel the love you guys are...
09-11-2022
US Midterms: Abortion and direct democracy on the ballot
On November 8, around 170 million United States (US) voters will be called to the polls for the midterm elections, but while the world focuses on the House majority it is easy to forget that in 37 states voters will also be asked to decide on 132 ballot questions. Ballotpedia...