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ALEPPO
COLUMN World War 3 Has Come to Your Hometown
Attacks by authoritarian national governments on their own cities aren't just local conflicts. They constitute a global war.
Image by Joe Mathews with assistance from Gemini
LOS ANGELES
COLUMN I'm a Criminal Because of My City
Making My Life in Los Angeles Means I'm a Dangerous Outlaw, Says My National Government
Global
The Global Assembly and Democracy International’s part in it
The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) will be held this year in Glasgow from 31...
European Union
Goodbye Ukrainian Vibes - European Public Sphere - see you soon!
The Ukrainian Vibes - European Public Sphere Tour has come to an end. With 7 digital stops, more than 172...
European Union
Masked Citizens Take Over European Parliament?!
What happens when you get 800 randomly selected Europeans together to discuss the future of Europe? The...
European Union
By the people, for the people, and the bees
The loss of biodiversity is one of the most serious problems of our time. The ECI Campaign, an NGO dedicated...
Italy
First-ever online collection of signatures sets Italy up for referendum on...
Italy is experiencing history in the making - thanks to a citizens’ initiative regarding legalizing...
Latvia
10 years of strengthening citizens’ voices in Latvia – what’s next for...
The ManaBalss platform celebrates its tenth anniversary and looks back on a decade of improving citizen...
Mexico
Mexico’s first national plebiscite: the wilting or blooming of direct...
On August 1 2021, Mexico celebrated its very first nationwide public consultation in the amidst of a...
Ukraine
We are on tour again: Ukrainian Vibes - European Public Sphere 2.0
You’re a dreamer with a heart that beats European? - You’re not the only one! The project Ukrainian Vibes -...
Germany
“From petitions to decisions!” | ABSTIMMUNG 21 is organising Germany’s...
In preparation for the September 2021 elections in Germany, we have been organising the first nationwide...
Ukraine
Ukrainian vibes - Democracy across borders
The Ukrainian Vibes - European Public Sphere project in phase one offers a virtual stage to young people and...