SHAPE EUROPEAN DEMOCRACY - A CITIZENS ASSEMBLY BY SORTION ON DEMOCRATIC INNOVATION

Eumans is excited to invite you to participate in a groundbreaking event: a Citizens Assembly on democratic innovation and how it can be used by social movements to push for rights affirmation.
If you're interested in being part of this transformative experience, please fill the form . Participants will be selected by sortition and notified with further details
This will be the CITIDEM Project's Transnational Citizens' Assembly on European Democracy Reform. This unique gathering will take place on March 7-8, 2025, at the Université Libre de Bruxelles.

Why Your Participation Matters

As a citizen of Europe, your voice is crucial in shaping the future of our democratic processes. This assembly aims to explore how we can effectively advocate for citizens' rights through democratic innovation, using the case of abortion rights and its  as a starting point for broader discussions.

What to Expect

--> Day 1 (March 7): An informative session for all 100 participants, featuring:
- Expert presentations on direct action rights and deliberative democracy tools
- Insights from committees and associations on current proposals
- A unique opportunity to co-design a democratic innovation process

--> Day 2 (March 8): A deliberative session for 50 randomly selected participants, focusing on:
- Developing concrete recommendations for European democracy reform
- Exploring innovative tools for citizen participation
- Crafting a blueprint for deliberative advocacy actions

Key Topics We'll Explore

- The democratic and institutional structure of the EU
- Current tools for citizen participation: strengths and areas for improvement
- Innovative approaches to combine deliberation with other democratic processes
- Designing effective advocacy strategies for civil rights

Who Can Participate

We are seeking a diverse group of 100 participants from 8 countries, ensuring:
- A balance of randomly selected and volunteer-based participants
- At least 50% women representation
- Inclusion of young people, racialised groups, and individuals from various educational and employment backgrounds

Why This Assembly is Unique

- Direct involvement in shaping European democratic processes
- Opportunity to learn from experts and engage in meaningful deliberation
- Chance to contribute to a potential blueprint for future citizen advocacy


Join us in Brussels to make your voice heard and contribute to the future of European democracy!


We look forward to your participation in this crucial democratic initiative.

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