Background

The special thing about citizens' assemblies is that the participants are random selected from the population. Their task is to jointly propose solutions to political problems. More

From preparation to implementation of results, a citizens' council goes through various stages. We explain the process. More

Citizens' assemblies have many positive effects on democracy and politics. We have compiled an overview of the arguments in favour of sortition. More

What makes a good citizens' assembly? The most important quality criteria at a glance. More

From the UN Democracy Fund to the OECD, the Council of Europe, the European Commission and political foundations, renowned institutions recommend the use of citizens' assemblies. More

Citizens' assemblies have multiple effects. Examples show how they influence political decisions, promote consensus, resolve conflicts, increase satisfaction with democracy and activate people. More

A leaflet and various brochures inform you about randomly selected citizens' assemblies. More

In the Citizens' Assembly Network, representatives from citizens' initiatives, science, administration and politics as well as mini-public organisers and participants exchange views on municipal citizens' assemblies. More

Our links to initiatives and institutions dealing with this instrument of democracy in many countries show that citizens' assemblies are attracting interest worldwide. More