Monthly Insights from the Institute - September 2023 ??
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Welcome to?Democracy is under attack, but we are fighting back!?We are happy to share the September highlights from our work.
?? Open call for Europe’s changemakers in politics and society
For the seventh consecutive year, at the Innovation in Politics Institute, we have officially opened the application process for our annual Awards programme.
Initiatives and projects from all member states of the Council of Europe are invited to submit their entries for the 2024 Innovation in Politics Awards before the application deadline on 19th November 2023.
? Be a part of the Innovation in Politics Awards 2024 as a citizen juror!
A Europe-wide Citizens’ Jury of 1,000 members will select ten finalists and one winner for each category. If you want to join the jury, register before 13th December 2023.
??? Barcelona presents Programme Year as the first European Capital Of Democracy #ECoD
A day before the International Day of Democracy, Barcelona unveiled its year-long program as the European Capital Of Democracy #ECoD . This remarkable initiative is set to kick off in October, transforming the city into a vibrant hub for democratic discourse and innovation. The programme encompasses a series of events and activities dedicated to nurturing democratic values, fostering civic engagement, and promoting political dialogue.
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?? Democracy Technologies had a look at green backlashes and how to prevent them
The recent ULEZ protests in London were just the latest in a series of backlashes against new climate policies throughout Europe. The lesson is clear: achieving a speedy climate transition means ensuring that the measures we adopt are fair, and meet with widespread public approval. Green participatory platforms could be the key to ensuring that nobody is left behind.
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??? Good political journalism is key to democracy!
In the beginning of the month, PartyParty sat down in Brussels with Benjamin Fox, Political Editor from EURACTIV, Sarah Wheaton, Chief Policy Correspondent of POLITICO and author of the EU Influence newsletter, and Maia de la Baume of the European People’s Party for a conversation on the challenges and opportunities for political journalism ahead of the EU election in 2024.
?? PartyParty's new Editor-in-Chief
We are excited to welcome on board Miles R. Maftean as PartyParty's new Editor-in-Chief!
With a PhD in Political Science from CEU, a past shaping narratives at Visegrad Insight as an Editorial Director, hands-on experience in the US Senate, and journalistic prowess from the Chicago Tribune, Miles brings a wealth of insight and expertise to lead our publication.
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