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FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · 2d

🎬 Livestreaming Belgium's Permanent Assemblies

Next Tuesday, October 14th, we will fill the Brussels Parliament with democratic innovators from around the globe. Registrations to attend in person are sold out, but you can now join us online!

🔴 Watch the livestream: youtube.com/live/UCxYhnK...

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FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · 11d

⏰ Last call – 3 days left to register!

Democracy R&D 2025 brings together innovators worldwide to strengthen democracy through deliberation.

• Addressing the moment: democracy at a crossroads
• Member-led workshops & deep dives
• Space to connect & co-create solutions

🔗 www.drd2025.org

FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · 15d

🏛️ How can citizens’ assemblies move from one-off experiments to permanent institutions?

Join us on October 14, 14:00–15:30 at the Brussels Parliament to hear from Belgian pioneers.

✍ Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
📄 Programme: drive.google.com/file/d/1KgHv...

FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · 21d

The making of a bottom-up international conference programme — DR&D 2025

✍ 30 Workshops
🧠 5 Deep Dives
📜 Poster session — still open for applications!
🙋‍♀️ Open Space

Check out the programme: drive.google.com/file/d/1TEgK...
Learn more and register: www.drd2025.org
Registration deadline: October 1st

DEMOCRACY R&D 2025

With 95 organizational members and 94 individual members across 55 countries and six continents, involving over 300 people, Democracy R&D is the largest global network dedicated to deliberative democr...

www.drd2025.org

FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · 29d

👇 Pre-programme events of Democracy R&D 2025

On Tuesday, October 14th, we are bringing together Belgium’s pioneers, European leaders, and international thinkers to face up to our democratic predicament.

✍ Learn more and register: www.drd2025.org/pre-programme

FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · Sep 3

The real value of Democracy R&D.

It’s not about big declarations. Not even about the fresh perspectives, tools that others have tried, and contacts who can help when you’re back home.

It's the feeling of belonging to a vital movement.

👉 Register here: www.drd2025.org

Democracy R&D participants enjoying last year's conference in Vancouver, Canada.

FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · Aug 28

👀Less than 50 days until the Democracy R&D in Brussels!

The largest global network dedicated to deliberative democracy and democratic innovation will fill Brussels with 4 days of activities for both members and Brussels-based organisations.

Find out and register ▶️ www.drd2025.org

FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · Jul 30

Permanent Assemblies in Belgium session - at the pre-programme of Democracy R&D 2025

Take part to learn from the pioneers of institutionalised citizens' assemblies.

📍Brussels Parliament, Plenary Hall
📅October 14th, 2pm

Registration for the event will be required

👉 www.drd2025.org/pre-programme

FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · Jul 24

🏙️ Planning to come? Register and find all the practical information at www.drd2025.org

DEMOCRACY R&D 2025

With 95 organizational members and 94 individual members across 55 countries and six continents, involving over 300 people, Democracy R&D is the largest global network dedicated to deliberative democr...

www.drd2025.org

FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · Jul 24

📣 Hungry for democracy?

The Democracy R&D 2025 programme is live – and it’s a full-course menu.

Sessions are carefully tagged by purpose (inform, train, debate, solve, network) and spice level (mild to spicy).

New or seasoned, there’s a seat at the table.

🍽️ drive.google.com/file/d/1TEgK...

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FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · Jul 8

🌍 Democracy R&D is the largest global network dedicated to deliberative democracy and democratic innovation.

In Brussels, October 14-17, we’ve set out to organise the most far-reaching and most inclusive gathering we believed possible.

☑️ Learn more and register at www.drd2025.org

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FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · Jun 26

Where is European democracy headed — and what role will you play in shaping its future?

Join us in Brussels to connect local insights with global visions at Democracy R&D 2025.

📍 Oct 14 | 🕒 15:15
🔗 Info & pre-reg: www.drd2025.org/europe-cross...

FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · Jun 26

FIDE - Europe was part of a group of organizations invited by European Commissioner for Democracy McGrath. In a roundtable discussion the group gave input to the upcoming Democratic Shield initiative.

A number of points made by FIDE - Europe or by others in the room that we endorse.

FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · Jun 18

👋The wait is over – the Democracy R&D 2025 programme has landed!

From local practices to forward-looking strategies for safeguarding democratic innovations. Now more than ever, we need the time and space together to chart our path out of this crossroads.

Download👉 drive.google.com/file/d/1Zkpc...

FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · Jun 11

👩‍🏫 If you are more into slides and text, we have you covered!

Watch school presentations on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@InnovationI...

FIDE - Federation for Innovation in Democracy

FIDE is a network of leading democratic innovators in Europe and North America. We advise governments and policy-makers on how to involve everyday people in the decision-making process. FIDE is a non-...

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FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · Jun 11

At the Spring School, having fun 🟰 learning

1️⃣ The barista test: public check on your assembly question.
2️⃣ Drawing adults’ roles for youth deliberation.
3️⃣ Get your inner child out! Draw your partner blindfolded.
4️⃣ Rock, paper, scissors —with a twist— to get the energy flowing after lunch.

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FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · Jun 6

🥗Food for thought

What would a fully intergenerational deliberative process —one in which children, youth and adults are all assembly members— look like?

📸Pictures from the deep dive on involving children and young people with Child Rights International Network!

FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · Jun 5

🌼 Day 2 of the Spring School in Warsaw

Participants work in small groups, tapping into each other’s experiences and sharing challenges and reflections.

The school becomes a space to reflect, connect, and strengthen our shared practice!

FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · Jun 4

🌸Hands-on practice, hard questions, and Warsaw in spring.

At the Spring School, practitioners from across Europe are getting ready for what’s next: citizens’ assemblies that are inclusive, rigorous, and designed for impact.

FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · May 28

🚨LAST CHANCE!

This is the final day to register for the Spring School on Climate Citizens’ Assemblies. A learning journey awaits you in Warsaw.

📸 Get inspired with the energy from previous editions.

📌Registration: fide.eu/spring-school-2025

FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · May 26

5️⃣days left to register!

🌹Last days of spring, last chances to apply for the Spring School on Climate Citizens’ Assemblies.

Applications are open for the full event, and the additional day of Deep Dive on Involving Children and Youth in deliberation.

Register 👉 fide.eu/spring-school-2025

FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · May 22

🤿 Dive into Children and Youth Deliberation

A full day to empower children and young people in deliberative processes, with Child Rights International Network.

Still some places left to attend the 3 days at the Spring School in Warsaw!

✍ Learn more and register at www.fide.eu/spring-schoo...

FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · May 19

✍ Register for the Spring School: www.fide.eu/spring-schoo...

Spring School 2025 — FIDE - Federation for Innovation in Democracy

www.fide.eu

FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · May 19

“Deliberation promises something unique—and that can be tempting”

In the last decade, the Polish participatory field has navigated democratic backsliding and political expectations. Ahead of our Spring School in Warsaw, we spoke to two practitioners shaping this shift.

🗞️ mailchi.mp/fide/deliber...

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FIDE - Europe @europe.fidemocracy.org · May 15

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