What role should citizens' assemblies play in Germany in the future? This topic will be discussed in workshops on randomised citizen participation from 12 to 26 November. Join us! More

Holding citizens' assemblies costs money. Because citizen participation is not a mandatory task for local authorities, it is often the first thing to be cut when funds are tight. The Professional Association for Citizen Participation wants to prevent this in future. More 

How do we want a Europe in which all current and future generations get their fair share? On 16 November 2025, a European Citizens' Panel adopted its recommendations on this topic. More

Since 7 November 2025, a citizens' jury on the topic of ‘Heat protection in Marzahn-Nord’ has been running in the Berlin district of Marzahn-Hellersdorf.  At the end of the process, a resident survey will be conducted on recommendations of the mini-public. More

In a referendum held in the Canadian province of Yukon on 3 November 2025, a majority of voters voted in favour of electoral reform. Following a recommendation by a Citizens' Assembly, 56.1 per cent voted in favour of changing the electoral system. More

Can mini-publics strengthen trust in democracy? Andreas Meinlschmidt from the Initiative Offene Gesellschaft reports on the results of a study on the Bördehalle citizens' jury in Welver. More

A special citizens' assembly has been working in Greifswald since 11 October 2025. Sixty residents of the city, selected at random, will contribute their perspectives, ideas and wishes for the Greifswald of tomorrow until 2028. More

In Aachen, a citizens' assembly recommends the introduction of free public transport for recipients of transfer payments, disabled people, children and trainees. More