Co-shaping the Future of Democracy: Democracy Lab in Ljubljana
On 14 and 15 November, Focus hosted an inspiring INCITE-DEM Democracy Lab in Ljubljana. This lively, hands-on two-day event brought together 30 citizens, representatives of democratic initiatives, and policymakers to explore ways to make democracy more inclusive,...
Report and timeline of (e)participation and engagement practices
New INCITE-DEM Report Unveils the Evolution of Civic Participation and Democratic Innovations in Europe A recent INCITE-DEM study highlights the significant potential of democratic innovations to enhance the legitimacy of decision-making processes and improve...
From Barcelona, for Democracy: a Lab for collaborative change
On October 30th and 31st, eco-union hosted an engaging Democracy Lab in Barcelona as part of the European research project INCITE-DEM. This interactive workshop brought together around 30 citizens, civil society representatives, and policymakers to explore fresh ways...
Key Recommendations for Strengthening Democratic Innovations in Europe
A new policy brief outlines six key recommendations to integrate democratic innovations into European policymaking. The goal is to enhance public participation and embed democratic innovations into legislative processes at all levels of European governance. As public...
INCITE-DEM presents case study at ESA Conference
INCITE-DEM was present at the 16th European Sociological Association Conference (ESA Conference), which took place in Porto between 27 and 30 August. Two teams of researchers represented our project – CE3C and ICS Lisbon. First, our colleagues from the Faculty...![[BLOG] Dreams and Visions in Potsdam](https://incite-dem.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ITA1.png)
[BLOG] Dreams and Visions in Potsdam
How, when and where do we as citizens want to be included in the decision-making process? How should this process be designed, which democratic principles are important and how are these met? If we are allowed to dream, what democratic innovations would we wish for?...
Perceptions and Attitudes Toward Democracy in Europe
Public debates about the crisis of democracy have focused on the idea that public support for representative democracy is declining. Satisfaction with democracy and trust in political institutions are said to be eroding among citizens. Are these claims backed by data?...![[BLOG] When in Rome – Democracy Labs all’Italiana](https://incite-dem.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ITA5.png)
[BLOG] When in Rome – Democracy Labs all’Italiana
The Italian leg of INCITE DEM’s Democracy Labs was organized on May 28th and 29th, in Rome. The selected location was Esperienza Europa (Europe Experience), a space recently opened by the Italian Office of the European Parliament in Piazza Venezia, right at the heart...