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What is the role of deliberation in times of crises?
Reflections on our place amid a global democratic backlash
Breakthroughs for Citizens’ Assemblies in 2025? An interview with Daniel Stid
Perspective from a longtime leader in democratic reforms
Democratic Wave Pledge Campaign
This pledge campaign promotes democratic innovation and deliberative processes in the next European legislature.
European Democracy Organizations Call to Prioritise Citizens’ Deliberation
Statement of 41 European Democracy Organisations calls on the Belgian Presidency to prioritise Citizens’ Deliberation.
Reclaiming democracy in Hungary — Interview with Eva Bordos
Possibilities of renewing democracy in Hungary
The Lynetteholm Assembly — Interview with Zakia Elvang
Learning from a Citizens’ Assembly in Coppenhagen on a controversial topic
Climate Citizens’ Assemblies - Interview with Graham Smith
‘’Climate Citizens Assemblies are one of the most exciting developments in climate governance''
Joint Statement by DemocracyNext, FIDE & G1000
Citizens' Assemblies Must be Part of European Commission’s “Defence of Democracy” Package
FIDE — a new European “go-to” organisation for the deliberative field
Setting the scene for FIDE - Europe