FIDE - Europe
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When given the authority, time, and information, everyday people make the tough questions, side-step party lines, and deliver sensible answers.
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🚧 What barriers do we face when integrating citizens' assemblies in public institutions?
We all know the classics: money, political will, or concerns about a lack of follow-up. But what does the concrete practice of assemblies reveal about more context-specific barriers?
We all know the classics: money, political will, or concerns about a lack of follow-up. But what does the concrete practice of assemblies reveal about more context-specific barriers?
November 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
🚧 What barriers do we face when integrating citizens' assemblies in public institutions?
We all know the classics: money, political will, or concerns about a lack of follow-up. But what does the concrete practice of assemblies reveal about more context-specific barriers?
We all know the classics: money, political will, or concerns about a lack of follow-up. But what does the concrete practice of assemblies reveal about more context-specific barriers?
📈 Korean policymakers show growing interest in deliberation.
Min Reuchamps, Chair of the Board of FIDE - Europe, and Marjan Horst Ehsassi, Executive Director of @north.america.fidemocracy.org, address Korean leaders at the 16th Asia Future Forum.
Min Reuchamps, Chair of the Board of FIDE - Europe, and Marjan Horst Ehsassi, Executive Director of @north.america.fidemocracy.org, address Korean leaders at the 16th Asia Future Forum.
November 6, 2025 at 11:21 AM
📈 Korean policymakers show growing interest in deliberation.
Min Reuchamps, Chair of the Board of FIDE - Europe, and Marjan Horst Ehsassi, Executive Director of @north.america.fidemocracy.org, address Korean leaders at the 16th Asia Future Forum.
Min Reuchamps, Chair of the Board of FIDE - Europe, and Marjan Horst Ehsassi, Executive Director of @north.america.fidemocracy.org, address Korean leaders at the 16th Asia Future Forum.
In our latest newsletter, we unpack our takeaways from Democracy R&D 2025 and share how we’re carrying this momentum forward.
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After Brussels: takeaways from Democracy R&D and what's next?
If you didn’t attend or if you are new to this field, here we curate the ideas that stuck, with recordings to relive their highlights.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:04 AM
In our latest newsletter, we unpack our takeaways from Democracy R&D 2025 and share how we’re carrying this momentum forward.
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☝ When is sortition not enough?
Fatima Zibouh challenged us. Inclusion is not only about ensuring that everyone has a seat at the table — it’s about transforming who sets the table, who feels ownership over it, and how power is shared once we sit down together.
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Fatima Zibouh challenged us. Inclusion is not only about ensuring that everyone has a seat at the table — it’s about transforming who sets the table, who feels ownership over it, and how power is shared once we sit down together.
📺 youtu.be/3bMKyJaKCE8?...
Radical Inclusion by Fatima Zibouh
YouTube video by FIDE - Federation for Innovation in Democracy
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October 28, 2025 at 9:18 AM
☝ When is sortition not enough?
Fatima Zibouh challenged us. Inclusion is not only about ensuring that everyone has a seat at the table — it’s about transforming who sets the table, who feels ownership over it, and how power is shared once we sit down together.
📺 youtu.be/3bMKyJaKCE8?...
Fatima Zibouh challenged us. Inclusion is not only about ensuring that everyone has a seat at the table — it’s about transforming who sets the table, who feels ownership over it, and how power is shared once we sit down together.
📺 youtu.be/3bMKyJaKCE8?...
👋 Democracy R&D meets Brussels
The global network of democratic innovators held its 9th annual meeting with over 270 participants. This represents the biggest and most diverse gathering yet, with Global South countries increasingly represented and shaping the strategic conversations of the network.
The global network of democratic innovators held its 9th annual meeting with over 270 participants. This represents the biggest and most diverse gathering yet, with Global South countries increasingly represented and shaping the strategic conversations of the network.
October 22, 2025 at 11:48 AM
👋 Democracy R&D meets Brussels
The global network of democratic innovators held its 9th annual meeting with over 270 participants. This represents the biggest and most diverse gathering yet, with Global South countries increasingly represented and shaping the strategic conversations of the network.
The global network of democratic innovators held its 9th annual meeting with over 270 participants. This represents the biggest and most diverse gathering yet, with Global South countries increasingly represented and shaping the strategic conversations of the network.
🎬 Livestreaming Belgium's Permanent Assemblies
Next Tuesday, October 14th, we will fill the Brussels Parliament with democratic innovators from around the globe. Registrations to attend in person are sold out, but you can now join us online!
🔴 Watch the livestream: youtube.com/live/UCxYhnK...
Next Tuesday, October 14th, we will fill the Brussels Parliament with democratic innovators from around the globe. Registrations to attend in person are sold out, but you can now join us online!
🔴 Watch the livestream: youtube.com/live/UCxYhnK...
October 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM
🎬 Livestreaming Belgium's Permanent Assemblies
Next Tuesday, October 14th, we will fill the Brussels Parliament with democratic innovators from around the globe. Registrations to attend in person are sold out, but you can now join us online!
🔴 Watch the livestream: youtube.com/live/UCxYhnK...
Next Tuesday, October 14th, we will fill the Brussels Parliament with democratic innovators from around the globe. Registrations to attend in person are sold out, but you can now join us online!
🔴 Watch the livestream: youtube.com/live/UCxYhnK...
⏰ Last call – 3 days left to register!
Democracy R&D 2025 brings together innovators worldwide to strengthen democracy through deliberation.
• Addressing the moment: democracy at a crossroads
• Member-led workshops & deep dives
• Space to connect & co-create solutions
🔗 www.drd2025.org
Democracy R&D 2025 brings together innovators worldwide to strengthen democracy through deliberation.
• Addressing the moment: democracy at a crossroads
• Member-led workshops & deep dives
• Space to connect & co-create solutions
🔗 www.drd2025.org
September 29, 2025 at 7:38 AM
⏰ Last call – 3 days left to register!
Democracy R&D 2025 brings together innovators worldwide to strengthen democracy through deliberation.
• Addressing the moment: democracy at a crossroads
• Member-led workshops & deep dives
• Space to connect & co-create solutions
🔗 www.drd2025.org
Democracy R&D 2025 brings together innovators worldwide to strengthen democracy through deliberation.
• Addressing the moment: democracy at a crossroads
• Member-led workshops & deep dives
• Space to connect & co-create solutions
🔗 www.drd2025.org
🏛️ How can citizens’ assemblies move from one-off experiments to permanent institutions?
Join us on October 14, 14:00–15:30 at the Brussels Parliament to hear from Belgian pioneers.
✍ Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📄 Programme: drive.google.com/file/d/1KgHv...
Join us on October 14, 14:00–15:30 at the Brussels Parliament to hear from Belgian pioneers.
✍ Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📄 Programme: drive.google.com/file/d/1KgHv...
September 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
🏛️ How can citizens’ assemblies move from one-off experiments to permanent institutions?
Join us on October 14, 14:00–15:30 at the Brussels Parliament to hear from Belgian pioneers.
✍ Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📄 Programme: drive.google.com/file/d/1KgHv...
Join us on October 14, 14:00–15:30 at the Brussels Parliament to hear from Belgian pioneers.
✍ Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📄 Programme: drive.google.com/file/d/1KgHv...
The making of a bottom-up international conference programme — DR&D 2025
✍ 30 Workshops
🧠 5 Deep Dives
📜 Poster session — still open for applications!
🙋♀️ Open Space
Check out the programme: drive.google.com/file/d/1TEgK...
Learn more and register: www.drd2025.org
Registration deadline: October 1st
✍ 30 Workshops
🧠 5 Deep Dives
📜 Poster session — still open for applications!
🙋♀️ Open Space
Check out the programme: drive.google.com/file/d/1TEgK...
Learn more and register: www.drd2025.org
Registration deadline: October 1st
DEMOCRACY R&D 2025
With 95 organizational members and 94 individual members across 55 countries and six continents, involving over 300 people, Democracy R&D is the largest global network dedicated to deliberative democr...
www.drd2025.org
September 19, 2025 at 8:56 AM
The making of a bottom-up international conference programme — DR&D 2025
✍ 30 Workshops
🧠 5 Deep Dives
📜 Poster session — still open for applications!
🙋♀️ Open Space
Check out the programme: drive.google.com/file/d/1TEgK...
Learn more and register: www.drd2025.org
Registration deadline: October 1st
✍ 30 Workshops
🧠 5 Deep Dives
📜 Poster session — still open for applications!
🙋♀️ Open Space
Check out the programme: drive.google.com/file/d/1TEgK...
Learn more and register: www.drd2025.org
Registration deadline: October 1st
👇 Pre-programme events of Democracy R&D 2025
On Tuesday, October 14th, we are bringing together Belgium’s pioneers, European leaders, and international thinkers to face up to our democratic predicament.
✍ Learn more and register: www.drd2025.org/pre-programme
On Tuesday, October 14th, we are bringing together Belgium’s pioneers, European leaders, and international thinkers to face up to our democratic predicament.
✍ Learn more and register: www.drd2025.org/pre-programme
September 11, 2025 at 11:22 AM
👇 Pre-programme events of Democracy R&D 2025
On Tuesday, October 14th, we are bringing together Belgium’s pioneers, European leaders, and international thinkers to face up to our democratic predicament.
✍ Learn more and register: www.drd2025.org/pre-programme
On Tuesday, October 14th, we are bringing together Belgium’s pioneers, European leaders, and international thinkers to face up to our democratic predicament.
✍ Learn more and register: www.drd2025.org/pre-programme
The real value of Democracy R&D.
It’s not about big declarations. Not even about the fresh perspectives, tools that others have tried, and contacts who can help when you’re back home.
It's the feeling of belonging to a vital movement.
👉 Register here: www.drd2025.org
It’s not about big declarations. Not even about the fresh perspectives, tools that others have tried, and contacts who can help when you’re back home.
It's the feeling of belonging to a vital movement.
👉 Register here: www.drd2025.org
September 3, 2025 at 11:21 AM
The real value of Democracy R&D.
It’s not about big declarations. Not even about the fresh perspectives, tools that others have tried, and contacts who can help when you’re back home.
It's the feeling of belonging to a vital movement.
👉 Register here: www.drd2025.org
It’s not about big declarations. Not even about the fresh perspectives, tools that others have tried, and contacts who can help when you’re back home.
It's the feeling of belonging to a vital movement.
👉 Register here: www.drd2025.org
👀Less than 50 days until the Democracy R&D in Brussels!
The largest global network dedicated to deliberative democracy and democratic innovation will fill Brussels with 4 days of activities for both members and Brussels-based organisations.
Find out and register ▶️ www.drd2025.org
The largest global network dedicated to deliberative democracy and democratic innovation will fill Brussels with 4 days of activities for both members and Brussels-based organisations.
Find out and register ▶️ www.drd2025.org
August 28, 2025 at 10:44 AM
👀Less than 50 days until the Democracy R&D in Brussels!
The largest global network dedicated to deliberative democracy and democratic innovation will fill Brussels with 4 days of activities for both members and Brussels-based organisations.
Find out and register ▶️ www.drd2025.org
The largest global network dedicated to deliberative democracy and democratic innovation will fill Brussels with 4 days of activities for both members and Brussels-based organisations.
Find out and register ▶️ www.drd2025.org
Permanent Assemblies in Belgium session - at the pre-programme of Democracy R&D 2025
Take part to learn from the pioneers of institutionalised citizens' assemblies.
📍Brussels Parliament, Plenary Hall
📅October 14th, 2pm
Registration for the event will be required
👉 www.drd2025.org/pre-programme
Take part to learn from the pioneers of institutionalised citizens' assemblies.
📍Brussels Parliament, Plenary Hall
📅October 14th, 2pm
Registration for the event will be required
👉 www.drd2025.org/pre-programme
July 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Permanent Assemblies in Belgium session - at the pre-programme of Democracy R&D 2025
Take part to learn from the pioneers of institutionalised citizens' assemblies.
📍Brussels Parliament, Plenary Hall
📅October 14th, 2pm
Registration for the event will be required
👉 www.drd2025.org/pre-programme
Take part to learn from the pioneers of institutionalised citizens' assemblies.
📍Brussels Parliament, Plenary Hall
📅October 14th, 2pm
Registration for the event will be required
👉 www.drd2025.org/pre-programme
📣 Hungry for democracy?
The Democracy R&D 2025 programme is live – and it’s a full-course menu.
Sessions are carefully tagged by purpose (inform, train, debate, solve, network) and spice level (mild to spicy).
New or seasoned, there’s a seat at the table.
🍽️ drive.google.com/file/d/1TEgK...
The Democracy R&D 2025 programme is live – and it’s a full-course menu.
Sessions are carefully tagged by purpose (inform, train, debate, solve, network) and spice level (mild to spicy).
New or seasoned, there’s a seat at the table.
🍽️ drive.google.com/file/d/1TEgK...
July 24, 2025 at 11:10 AM
📣 Hungry for democracy?
The Democracy R&D 2025 programme is live – and it’s a full-course menu.
Sessions are carefully tagged by purpose (inform, train, debate, solve, network) and spice level (mild to spicy).
New or seasoned, there’s a seat at the table.
🍽️ drive.google.com/file/d/1TEgK...
The Democracy R&D 2025 programme is live – and it’s a full-course menu.
Sessions are carefully tagged by purpose (inform, train, debate, solve, network) and spice level (mild to spicy).
New or seasoned, there’s a seat at the table.
🍽️ drive.google.com/file/d/1TEgK...
🌍 Democracy R&D is the largest global network dedicated to deliberative democracy and democratic innovation.
In Brussels, October 14-17, we’ve set out to organise the most far-reaching and most inclusive gathering we believed possible.
☑️ Learn more and register at www.drd2025.org
In Brussels, October 14-17, we’ve set out to organise the most far-reaching and most inclusive gathering we believed possible.
☑️ Learn more and register at www.drd2025.org
July 8, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🌍 Democracy R&D is the largest global network dedicated to deliberative democracy and democratic innovation.
In Brussels, October 14-17, we’ve set out to organise the most far-reaching and most inclusive gathering we believed possible.
☑️ Learn more and register at www.drd2025.org
In Brussels, October 14-17, we’ve set out to organise the most far-reaching and most inclusive gathering we believed possible.
☑️ Learn more and register at www.drd2025.org
Where is European democracy headed — and what role will you play in shaping its future?
Join us in Brussels to connect local insights with global visions at Democracy R&D 2025.
📍 Oct 14 | 🕒 15:15
🔗 Info & pre-reg: www.drd2025.org/europe-cross...
Join us in Brussels to connect local insights with global visions at Democracy R&D 2025.
📍 Oct 14 | 🕒 15:15
🔗 Info & pre-reg: www.drd2025.org/europe-cross...
June 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Where is European democracy headed — and what role will you play in shaping its future?
Join us in Brussels to connect local insights with global visions at Democracy R&D 2025.
📍 Oct 14 | 🕒 15:15
🔗 Info & pre-reg: www.drd2025.org/europe-cross...
Join us in Brussels to connect local insights with global visions at Democracy R&D 2025.
📍 Oct 14 | 🕒 15:15
🔗 Info & pre-reg: www.drd2025.org/europe-cross...
FIDE - Europe was part of a group of organizations invited by European Commissioner for Democracy McGrath. In a roundtable discussion the group gave input to the upcoming Democratic Shield initiative.
A number of points made by FIDE - Europe or by others in the room that we endorse.
A number of points made by FIDE - Europe or by others in the room that we endorse.
June 26, 2025 at 6:35 AM
FIDE - Europe was part of a group of organizations invited by European Commissioner for Democracy McGrath. In a roundtable discussion the group gave input to the upcoming Democratic Shield initiative.
A number of points made by FIDE - Europe or by others in the room that we endorse.
A number of points made by FIDE - Europe or by others in the room that we endorse.
👋The wait is over – the Democracy R&D 2025 programme has landed!
From local practices to forward-looking strategies for safeguarding democratic innovations. Now more than ever, we need the time and space together to chart our path out of this crossroads.
Download👉 drive.google.com/file/d/1Zkpc...
From local practices to forward-looking strategies for safeguarding democratic innovations. Now more than ever, we need the time and space together to chart our path out of this crossroads.
Download👉 drive.google.com/file/d/1Zkpc...
June 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
👋The wait is over – the Democracy R&D 2025 programme has landed!
From local practices to forward-looking strategies for safeguarding democratic innovations. Now more than ever, we need the time and space together to chart our path out of this crossroads.
Download👉 drive.google.com/file/d/1Zkpc...
From local practices to forward-looking strategies for safeguarding democratic innovations. Now more than ever, we need the time and space together to chart our path out of this crossroads.
Download👉 drive.google.com/file/d/1Zkpc...
At the Spring School, having fun 🟰 learning
1️⃣ The barista test: public check on your assembly question.
2️⃣ Drawing adults’ roles for youth deliberation.
3️⃣ Get your inner child out! Draw your partner blindfolded.
4️⃣ Rock, paper, scissors —with a twist— to get the energy flowing after lunch.
1️⃣ The barista test: public check on your assembly question.
2️⃣ Drawing adults’ roles for youth deliberation.
3️⃣ Get your inner child out! Draw your partner blindfolded.
4️⃣ Rock, paper, scissors —with a twist— to get the energy flowing after lunch.
June 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
At the Spring School, having fun 🟰 learning
1️⃣ The barista test: public check on your assembly question.
2️⃣ Drawing adults’ roles for youth deliberation.
3️⃣ Get your inner child out! Draw your partner blindfolded.
4️⃣ Rock, paper, scissors —with a twist— to get the energy flowing after lunch.
1️⃣ The barista test: public check on your assembly question.
2️⃣ Drawing adults’ roles for youth deliberation.
3️⃣ Get your inner child out! Draw your partner blindfolded.
4️⃣ Rock, paper, scissors —with a twist— to get the energy flowing after lunch.
🥗Food for thought
What would a fully intergenerational deliberative process —one in which children, youth and adults are all assembly members— look like?
📸Pictures from the deep dive on involving children and young people with Child Rights International Network!
What would a fully intergenerational deliberative process —one in which children, youth and adults are all assembly members— look like?
📸Pictures from the deep dive on involving children and young people with Child Rights International Network!
June 6, 2025 at 1:26 PM
🥗Food for thought
What would a fully intergenerational deliberative process —one in which children, youth and adults are all assembly members— look like?
📸Pictures from the deep dive on involving children and young people with Child Rights International Network!
What would a fully intergenerational deliberative process —one in which children, youth and adults are all assembly members— look like?
📸Pictures from the deep dive on involving children and young people with Child Rights International Network!
🌼 Day 2 of the Spring School in Warsaw
Participants work in small groups, tapping into each other’s experiences and sharing challenges and reflections.
The school becomes a space to reflect, connect, and strengthen our shared practice!
Participants work in small groups, tapping into each other’s experiences and sharing challenges and reflections.
The school becomes a space to reflect, connect, and strengthen our shared practice!
June 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🌼 Day 2 of the Spring School in Warsaw
Participants work in small groups, tapping into each other’s experiences and sharing challenges and reflections.
The school becomes a space to reflect, connect, and strengthen our shared practice!
Participants work in small groups, tapping into each other’s experiences and sharing challenges and reflections.
The school becomes a space to reflect, connect, and strengthen our shared practice!
🌸Hands-on practice, hard questions, and Warsaw in spring.
At the Spring School, practitioners from across Europe are getting ready for what’s next: citizens’ assemblies that are inclusive, rigorous, and designed for impact.
At the Spring School, practitioners from across Europe are getting ready for what’s next: citizens’ assemblies that are inclusive, rigorous, and designed for impact.
June 4, 2025 at 11:04 AM
🌸Hands-on practice, hard questions, and Warsaw in spring.
At the Spring School, practitioners from across Europe are getting ready for what’s next: citizens’ assemblies that are inclusive, rigorous, and designed for impact.
At the Spring School, practitioners from across Europe are getting ready for what’s next: citizens’ assemblies that are inclusive, rigorous, and designed for impact.
🚨LAST CHANCE!
This is the final day to register for the Spring School on Climate Citizens’ Assemblies. A learning journey awaits you in Warsaw.
📸 Get inspired with the energy from previous editions.
📌Registration: fide.eu/spring-school-2025
This is the final day to register for the Spring School on Climate Citizens’ Assemblies. A learning journey awaits you in Warsaw.
📸 Get inspired with the energy from previous editions.
📌Registration: fide.eu/spring-school-2025
May 28, 2025 at 10:18 AM
🚨LAST CHANCE!
This is the final day to register for the Spring School on Climate Citizens’ Assemblies. A learning journey awaits you in Warsaw.
📸 Get inspired with the energy from previous editions.
📌Registration: fide.eu/spring-school-2025
This is the final day to register for the Spring School on Climate Citizens’ Assemblies. A learning journey awaits you in Warsaw.
📸 Get inspired with the energy from previous editions.
📌Registration: fide.eu/spring-school-2025
5️⃣days left to register!
🌹Last days of spring, last chances to apply for the Spring School on Climate Citizens’ Assemblies.
Applications are open for the full event, and the additional day of Deep Dive on Involving Children and Youth in deliberation.
Register 👉 fide.eu/spring-school-2025
🌹Last days of spring, last chances to apply for the Spring School on Climate Citizens’ Assemblies.
Applications are open for the full event, and the additional day of Deep Dive on Involving Children and Youth in deliberation.
Register 👉 fide.eu/spring-school-2025
May 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
5️⃣days left to register!
🌹Last days of spring, last chances to apply for the Spring School on Climate Citizens’ Assemblies.
Applications are open for the full event, and the additional day of Deep Dive on Involving Children and Youth in deliberation.
Register 👉 fide.eu/spring-school-2025
🌹Last days of spring, last chances to apply for the Spring School on Climate Citizens’ Assemblies.
Applications are open for the full event, and the additional day of Deep Dive on Involving Children and Youth in deliberation.
Register 👉 fide.eu/spring-school-2025
🤿 Dive into Children and Youth Deliberation
A full day to empower children and young people in deliberative processes, with Child Rights International Network.
Still some places left to attend the 3 days at the Spring School in Warsaw!
✍ Learn more and register at www.fide.eu/spring-schoo...
A full day to empower children and young people in deliberative processes, with Child Rights International Network.
Still some places left to attend the 3 days at the Spring School in Warsaw!
✍ Learn more and register at www.fide.eu/spring-schoo...
May 22, 2025 at 8:47 AM
🤿 Dive into Children and Youth Deliberation
A full day to empower children and young people in deliberative processes, with Child Rights International Network.
Still some places left to attend the 3 days at the Spring School in Warsaw!
✍ Learn more and register at www.fide.eu/spring-schoo...
A full day to empower children and young people in deliberative processes, with Child Rights International Network.
Still some places left to attend the 3 days at the Spring School in Warsaw!
✍ Learn more and register at www.fide.eu/spring-schoo...