What is currently happening in citizens’ assemblies at various levels, from local municipalities to global mini-publics? We highlight the key points.
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Citizens' assemblies are held in cities and towns as well as at the state, federal, European Union, and global levels. Here is an overview of the practice.
What are citizens’ assemblies? What are the benefits of random selection? What makes a good mini-public? What are some good examples? We answer important questions.
We advise initiatives, municipalities, governments and other actors on the preparation and implementation of citizens' assemblies.
The Citizens' Assembly Database records issue-based, deliberative participation procedures in Germany from 1972 to the present day.
The Citizens' Assembly Network is a association of people who are committed to making greater use of randomly selected mini-publics at municipal level or are involved in this for other reasons.
Find out more about the procedures and practices of citizens’ assemblies in Germany and around the world at a range of interesting events.
Our overview of initiatives and institutions in many countries that are engaged with this democratic tool demonstrates the interest that citizens’ assemblies are generating worldwide.
