EU-CIEMBLY
eu-ciembly.bsky.social
EU-CIEMBLY
@eu-ciembly.bsky.social
Creating an Inclusive European Citizens’ Assembly, funded by @HorizonEU
In EU policy, resilient elections are electoral processes designed to remain free, fair and inclusive—even in the face of threats like cyber‑attacks, disinformation or other disruptions.
👉 Read the full Commission Recommendation (EU) 2023/2829 here: eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reco/202...
January 7, 2026 at 10:52 AM
🎄 Season’s Greetings!
As 2025 wraps up, we thank everyone involved in our project. Together, we are shaping a Citizens’ Assembly based on intersectionality, inclusion, and equality.
Wishing you peaceful holidays and an inspiring 2026, as we continue advancing inclusive and participatory democracy!
December 29, 2025 at 7:09 AM
EU-CIEMBLY at @Democracy R&D 2025 in Brussels!
The conference provided an inspiring space for reflection on the present and future of Citizens’ Assemblies, with a focus on research and practice.It explored the challenges and the ongoing evolution of deliberative processes across Europe and beyond.
November 10, 2025 at 7:47 AM
🤝Our New Zealand (NZ) partners were among the first in their country to gain Horizon Europe funding. They bring knowledge in intersectionality, diversity, & indigenous rights to the project. Associate Professor Lara Greaves visited the NZ embassy in Brussels to share updates on the project.
November 3, 2025 at 9:19 AM
📚 Term of the Week
Term: Responsible Communication
Definition: The exchange of ideas, opinions, or information in a coherent way, while considering the impact that could have on others.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:44 AM
On 3rd October, the @universityofessex.bsky.social team took part in Freshers’ Fair, welcoming new and returning students to the Colchester campus. We asked: What does intersectionality or equality mean to you? The responses reflected a rich diversity and highlighted how vital these concepts are.
October 21, 2025 at 7:17 AM
🗳️ Term of the Week: Deliberative Democracy
Process of active engagement and direct deliberation by citizens amongst themselves or with the participation of other stakeholders on a substantive policy or legislative area.
Explore all terms in our glossary:
👉 www.eu-ciembly.eu/en/glossary/...
September 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
📢Join Us at Cyprus Forum – October 1–3 2025! 📢

🕥 Our Session: October 3, 10:25–11:25
💡 Title: Power to the People: Unleashing the Future of Citizen Democracy

🔗 Reserve your seat now: 2025.cyprusforum.cy

#cyprusforum2025 #citizendemocracy #europe #events #HorizonEurope
September 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Elections choose governments; assemblies let people deliberate on what should be done. With time, evidence and skilled facilitation, citizens’ assemblies tackle issues elections often sideline.
This project develops a replicable framework for inclusive assemblies across the EU.

#citizensasseblies
September 9, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Our Glossary is live! 📝
Learn about intersectionality, Citizens’ Panels, and all the other key terms here: www.eu-ciembly.eu/en/glossary

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Το Γλωσσάρι μας είναι διαθέσιμο!📝
Μάθετε για τη διατομεακότητα, τις Επιτροπές Πολιτών και άλλους βασικούς όρους εδώ: www.eu-ciembly.eu/en/glossary
September 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM
🗓️ August 21 – National Senior Citizens Day
While first proclaimed in the U.S. in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan, National Senior Citizens Day offers a timely opportunity across Europe to reflect on the value and role of seniors in our societies.

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August 25, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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Stiamo esaminando le assemblee dei cittadini esistenti per migliorare i prossimi progetti pilota. Il 9–10 luglio 2025 esperti si sono riuniti all’Università di Essex per il workshop “Designing Intersectional Citizens’ Assemblies”.
August 18, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Now we are reviewing existing citizens’ assemblies to learn from past experiences and improve our upcoming pilots. On 9–10 July 2025, we gathered experts at the University of Essex for the “Designing Intersectional Citizens’ Assemblies” workshop.
August 18, 2025 at 9:33 AM
We introduce our Advisory Board — experts shaping our project:
🔹 Prof. David Farrell – Political Science
🔹 Dr. Tessa Dunlop – Historian & Broadcaster
🔹 Prof. Edana Beauvais – Political Communication
Democracy grows stronger when all voices are heard.

#ParticipatoryDemocracy #Intersectionality
August 6, 2025 at 7:54 AM
📅 Mark your calendars! This November 2025, the 13th World Forum for Democracy takes place in Strasbourg, France. The theme is revitalizing democracy and will focus on innovative ways to increase citizen involvement and build stronger more resilient democratic societies worldwide

#WorldForum2025
July 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
This photo was taken at the ORF Funkhaus in Vienna, Austria. Our Prof Alice Leal was at the fifth assembly of the @demodyssey as an observer for our EU-CIEMBLY.

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July 28, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Les 4–5 juin à Bruxelles, Giulia Sandri de
@ecas-europe.bsky.social a présenté EU-CIEMBLY lors de la conférence finale du projet PHOENIX. Nous avons partagé des leçons sur le recrutement pour les assemblées citoyennes via les OSC & la co-conception.
🔗 phoenix-horizon.eu/event/final-...

#HorizonEU
June 16, 2025 at 7:59 AM
On 4–5 June in Brussels, Giulia Sandri from @ecas-europe.bsky.social presented EU-CIEMBLY at the final PHOENIX conference. We shared lessons on recruiting for citizens’ assemblies through CSO outreach & co-design.
🔗 phoenix-horizon.eu/event/final-...

#HorizonEU #Democracy #CitizensAssembly
June 16, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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🗳️ Έννοιες της Δημοκρατίας στο Σχολείο
Ερευνητές του UCILeR έφεραν τη δημοκρατία στην τάξη του Λυκείου Marco de Canaveses μέσα από διαδραστικά παιχνίδια που ενέπνευσαν σκέψη, συζήτηση και συμμετοχή των μαθητών.
👉 Διαβάστε περισσότερα για τη δράση εδώ: www.eu-ciembly.eu/en/news/conc...
June 6, 2025 at 9:13 AM
🗳️ Concepts of Democracy Explained at School
UCILeR researchers brought democracy into the classroom at Marco de Canaveses School through two interactive games that sparked reflection, debate, and participation among students.
👉 Read more about the activity here: www.eu-ciembly.eu/en/news/conc...
June 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Χαρούμενη #ΗμέραΤηςΕυρώπης!
📅 9 Μαΐου, μια ημέρα αφιερωμένη στην ειρήνη, την ενότητα και τη συνεργασία στην Ευρώπη.
Το έργο EU-CIEMBLY, με χρηματοδότηση από την Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση, είναι ένα ζωντανό παράδειγμα του ευρωπαϊκού πνεύματο.
Ας συνεχίσουμε να χτίζουμε μια Ευρώπη χωρίς σύνορα και κοινές αξίες💙
May 9, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Happy #EuropeDay!
On 9 May, we honour the beginning of a peaceful and united Europe, a day that celebrates solidarity, cooperation and our shared future.
The EU-CIEMBLY project, funded by the EU, stands as a proud example of this unity in action.
Let’s keep building a Europe that works for all. 💙
May 9, 2025 at 7:25 AM
On 12 March, Wits University in collaboration with the Pan South African Language Board and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture hosted a symposium on Linguistic Human Rights. Governmental stakeholders, along with postgraduate students discussed linguistic human rights in theory and practice.
April 7, 2025 at 6:56 AM
EU-CIEMBLY Multilingualism policy
"We are a multilingual project!" Our policy motto is "At least 2 languages!"
-->Project team worked hard to develop multilingual guidelines for greater accessibility, inclusivity, and representation of Europe’s rich linguistic diversity.
Stay tuned for more!
March 19, 2025 at 10:27 AM