Research Unit Democratic Innovations
@rudif.bsky.social
Researching citizen participation in the democratic system | Erforschung der
Bürgerbeteiligung im demokratischen System.
Tweets in English & auf Deutsch
Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany
Bürgerbeteiligung im demokratischen System.
Tweets in English & auf Deutsch
Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany
July 13, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Overall: mini-publics and direct democratic instruments are a promising combination, but one that still needs more empirical evidence and related concept formation. Much remains to be done—and we’re happy to help shape this field of research.
July 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Overall: mini-publics and direct democratic instruments are a promising combination, but one that still needs more empirical evidence and related concept formation. Much remains to be done—and we’re happy to help shape this field of research.
German practice: mini-publics usually focus on policy formulation, but there are also cases showing new functions such as channelling citizens’ initiatives and petitions.
July 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
German practice: mini-publics usually focus on policy formulation, but there are also cases showing new functions such as channelling citizens’ initiatives and petitions.
Early stage of research: empirical insights remain limited beyond well-known cases like Ireland, British Columbia, Ontario, and Oregon.
July 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Early stage of research: empirical insights remain limited beyond well-known cases like Ireland, British Columbia, Ontario, and Oregon.
Conceptual: mini-publics can perform specific functions in policy processes alongside direct democratic instruments: agenda-setting/policy-formulation; giving voters balanced information; and providing orientation and guiding implementation.
July 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Conceptual: mini-publics can perform specific functions in policy processes alongside direct democratic instruments: agenda-setting/policy-formulation; giving voters balanced information; and providing orientation and guiding implementation.