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After careful consideration, we will discontinue this X account. We no longer feel that this is a fit space to share our content. For the latest on democratic innovation and participation, follow us on Bluesky and LinkedIn. 🔗bsky.app/profile/nets4d… 🔗 linkedin.com/company/nets4d…

The future of democracy depends on what we do today 💯 From strengthening local participation to embedding democratic innovations into governance, our Nets4Dem Annual Report explores how we can - and did - turn ideas into lasting change! Read it here: bit.ly/3PWpUnG

With Rising Stars, we are offering expert 1-on-1 mentoring for government officials, staff, and advocates! 🤝 Get practical guidance to design, initiate, or improve your programs. Apply by Feb 26: bit.ly/4ePyPTm

Want to get the latest resources and outputs? Stay tuned here 👉🏽 nets4dem.eu

Our new Working Groups are turning ideas into impact! 🎯 💡 Democracy and Tech: AI guidelines plus pilot projects ⚖️ Polarisation and Democracy: Transparency and information access 🛡 Democracy Shield: EU policy and resilience 📚 Capacity Building: Toolkits and scaling solutions

Facing a climate challenge in your city? 🚨 Let’s come up with solutions! Join the Climate Democracy Lab (25-27 March 2025) to rethink action with your community. Submit your challenge by 13 Dec: bit.ly/413huBR @EUROCITIES

At the Climate Democracy Lab in Grenoble (25–27 March 2025), cities will co-create solutions for a sustainable future. What climate challenge is your city facing? Submit by Dec 13 to take part! 💚 Details 👉 bit.ly/413huBR

Your city’s toughest climate challenge could be its greatest success story 🙌 The Climate Democracy Lab (25-27 March 2025) in Grenoble will tackle real challenges faced by cities 🌍 Learn more & submit your city’s challenge by 13 Dec! 🔗 bit.ly/413huBR @EUROCITIES

@KatyRubinTO mentors with impact 🌟 We're supporting emerging democracy practitioners through the #RisingStars programme, helping them bring democratic tools to life in their communities 🎯 Details 👉 bit.ly/4ePyPTm @Coglobal_es @peoplepwrd

Ready to innovate? 🎯 Join our Democratic Innovations Accelerator #DIA for expert mentorship and training in participatory democracy! Our tailored 6-month program awaits you. Apply by Nov 24: bit.ly/3XHBSXi @PeoplePowrd @Coglobal_es

Is your city ready for the future of citizen participation❓ Join us and @living_eu on Oct 29 to explore how Civic Tech can boost engagement, transparency, and democracy in cities. 🕑 14:00 – 15:00 CET 📍 Online 🔗 Save your spot: bit.ly/3Yoh5bq Don’t miss this!

We offer ✨ Free capacity-building assistance ✨ Dedicated mentors ✨ Interactive tools & resources ✨ Engaging live sessions ✨ International peer-learning Apply by Nov 24, 2024! Details 👉 bit.ly/3XHBSXi

Ideas 👉 Action! The Democratic Innovations Accelerator #DIA by @PeoplePowrd and @Coglobal_es empowers 40 changemakers to enhance public participation in policymaking.

Five cities have gathered in Barcelona for the @Nets4Dem Democracy Lab! 💡🇪🇺 Hosted by Eurocities & @barcelona_cat, local officials & experts are working on tech-driven solutions to democratic challenges. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3AYiY5t And watch the interview below 👇

🌳 Proposed Citizens' Climate Assembly Model peoplepowered.org/resources-cont… 👉 Go to our Resource Center to see the full list! peoplepowered.org/resources Powered by @Nets4Dem

@Africapols has been selected among 15 government and civil society organisations from EU and Horizon Europe countries to participate in the first cohort of the Democratic Innovations Accelerator program for our Palaver’s project. @coe @PeoplePowrd @Coglobal_es @Nets4Dem

How can we protect democratic innovations from populist misuse? 🧐 Nets4Dem’s 2nd Democracy Retreat, co-organised by @tepsaeu and @EgmontInstitute, will bring together leaders for this critical debate on Oct 18. Learn more: bit.ly/3Uem38e

We're driving democratic innovation across Europe 🇪🇺 From resources to retreats, and mentorship programs to democracy accelerators, we're connecting knowledge and (re-)shaping policy! Apply now to join us: #apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">nets4dem.eu/our-network/#a…

The Forum on Deliberation, Creativity & Democracy is coming to Barcelona! 🇪🇸 Oct 15-18, the Canòdrom will host workshops, discussions, and projects on citizen participation, equality, freedom - and more! Learn more: journal.platoniq.net/en/wilder-jour…