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The global conference for deliberative practitioners gathers in Brussels
Democracy R&D brought 270 participants to its biggest and most diverse meeting to date.
New evaluation of Canada Assembly shows successes and room for improvement
Delving into FIDE North America’s latest evaluation.
4 questions for our Innovation Fellow and Democracy Interns
Saying goodbye to our fellows and interns.
Telling the past and present story of deliberative democracy in America
Uncovering the overlooked history of deliberation in America.
Citizens’ Assembly School builds momentum for new assemblies in Ohio
How our assembly school is boosting local efforts.
The promise of deliberation in Poland
Interview with Polish organisations on the last decades of deliberation in Poland.
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
Join the democratic wave
This pledge campaign promotes democratic innovation and deliberative processes in the next European legislature.
International organizations call to prioritise citizens’ deliberation
The statement from 41 European democracy organisations calls on the Belgian Presidency to prioritise citizens’ deliberation.
Interview with Eva Bordos
‘Once the right forum is provided, citizens are ready to solve the biggest challenges of their community’
Interview with Zakia Elvang
Learning from a Citizens’ Assembly in Coppenhagen on a controversial topic
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 the European Commission’s “Defence of Democracy” package
FIDE — a new European “go-to” organisation for the deliberative field
Setting the scene for FIDE - Europe