On 4 February 2026, the Baden-Württemberg state parliament passed an amendment to the law on the protection of non-smokers. The amendment takes into account recommendations made by a Citizens' Forum. More 

The participatory instrument of citizens' assemblies continues to boom: in 2025, 58 mini-publics were launched or completed in Germany, and planning began for 32 more. To date, there have been a total of over 400 citizens' assemblies in Germany. More

Citizens' assemblies have become significantly more important in recent years. But what do we know about their impacts? As a global hub for participatory democracy, ‘People Powered’ has summarised research findings from numerous studies. More

A permanent citizens' assembly has been in place in Aachen since 2022. Following three mini-publics on various topics, a change to the rules of procedure has now been decided. More

From March to May 2026, a European Citizens' Panel will deliberate on the topic of prepardness. Since January, interested parties can participate in the debate online. More

In May 2026, the ‘Rheinisches Revier’ Citizens' Assembly will be launched, in which residents can actively participate in shaping their region and provide suggestions for structural change. More

What should the media landscape of the future look like? A citizens' forum in Baden-Württemberg discussed this question. On 17 January 2026, the final report was presented to State Parliament President Muhterem Aras and media professionals. More

On 17 January 2026, a global citizens' assembly on the future of the global food system began its work. 105 people from around the world are discussing the future of food against the backdrop of climate change. More