In an open letter to the EU institutions, 41 organizations specializing in democratic innovation urge the prioritization, promotion, and stimulation of democratic innovation and citizen engagement. Recognizing the increasing challenges to democracy, including disillusionment and disengagement, the letter emphasizes the need for bold measures. The organizations propose integrating citizen deliberation processes with clear objectives, quality standards, and evaluation criteria into European policy processes. They advocate for the structural inclusion of Citizens’ Assemblies on contentious issues, institutionalizing deliberative processes, and creating conditions for inclusive deliberation processes across member states. The letter calls for investment in deliberative capacity and financial resources to ensure democratic challenges are addressed comprehensively. Read more here.
Source: DemNet