The Innovation in Politics Institute

Join the European Capital Of Democracy #ECoD webinar: “Cities Teach: Inclusive Social City Development” and learn how to transform urban spaces into inclusive environments from the cities of Cascais and Kraków. 📅 25 March ⏰ 10:30-12:00 CET Sign up now! ⬇️

Big news! The deadline for The Innovation in Politics Awards 2025 has been extended to 10 April 2025! 🎉 This extension provides a unique opportunity for more impactful projects from across Europe to be submitted and recognised. Want to get involved? Submit your project, nominate an initiative, or sign up for the Citizens’ Jury to help shape the future of political leadership. 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/ewUn8Ptp 💬 Do you know of an innovative political initiative or project that is making a difference? Share this opportunity with your network and help us recognise projects driving positive change.

📢 Tritt unserem Team bei! 📢 💚 Event Manager (m/w/d): Wir suchen eine/n proaktive/n Event Manager/in, der/sie unser Team bei der Planung, Verwaltung und Durchführung von Veranstaltungen unterstützt – von Konferenzen über Seminare bis hin zu Presse-Events. Bist du bereit, nicht nur für einen reibungslosen Ablauf zu sorgen, sondern dich auch kreativ einzubringen und mit uns spannende Events auf das nächste Level zu heben? Dann freuen wir uns auf deine Bewerbung! 👉 https://lnkd.in/e957u9QN 💚 Community Assistant (m/w/d): Wir suchen eine aufgeschlossene und strukturierte Persönlichkeit, die unser Team tatkräftig in der internen und externen Kommunikation unterstützt. Hast du Freude daran, Inhalte klar und ansprechend an unterschiedliche Stakeholder zu vermitteln und kannst dich für digitale Kommunikation begeistern? Dann freuen wir uns auf deine Bewerbung! 👉 https://lnkd.in/efsDavV2 💚 Project Manager (m/w/d): Wir suchen eine organisierte und engagierte Persönlichkeit mit Leidenschaft für Demokratie, die als Projektmanager/in internationale Konferenzen und Events im Rahmen des Demokratiejahres plant und umsetzt. Du hast ein Händchen für Details, arbeitest gerne im Team und bringst Erfahrung im Eventmanagement mit? Dann freuen wir uns auf deine Bewerbung! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eDBXpjvb #Hiring #JoinOurTeam #WirSuchenDich

⏳ Time is running out - Today is your last chance to join the European Capital of Democracy Citizens’ Jury! Apply by February 28 to become a juror and have your say in shaping democracy, gain free trainings, and be part of a Europe-wide community. Don’t miss out! Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/ehEB5QiZ

Why do mayors matter more than ever? From tackling modern challenges to preserving community values, their leadership bridges tradition and transformation, shaping the future of our everyday lives in the most concrete and direct ways. Read "Mayors as Mediators of Change: Navigating between Tradition and Transformation" here: https://lnkd.in/gHMuiP-T Mathis Dippon is a Programme Manager at the European Capital Of Democracy #ECoD. He co-authored the book “Herausforderung Bürgermeisteramt” with Paul Witt, which was published by Boorberg Verlag in 2024. Find it here: https://lnkd.in/gvWqVGN6

📣 We’re Hiring! Join our team as a Project Manager (f/m/x) and help us strengthen democratic governance and social cohesion across Europe! You’ll take the lead in planning and delivering key conferences and events for the European Capital Of Democracy #ECoD initiative (e.g., Barcelona 2023/24, Vienna 2024/25). You’ll also play a supporting role in EU projects like SCALEDEM, collaborating closely with the Democracy Year and Event Manager. 📅 Deadline: March 7, 2025 📩 How to apply: Send your CV, cover letter, and project references to Stefan Sindelar at [email protected] Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e2YUkNTE

🇪🇺 Are you from a Council of Europe member state, 16 or older, and passionate about democracy? 🏆 Then you should become a Citizens’ Juror, and help pick the winners of the Innovation in Politics Awards and the next European Capital Of Democracy #ECoD! Here are 5 reasons to join the jury, with testimonials from past jurors Maarja-Leena Saar and Athanasios Koutoupas. 👉 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/ehEB5QiZ

The Safe Democracy Convention 2025 was a resounding success! 🎉 Bringing together 20+ best practices, 50+ leading experts, and nearly 400 decision-makers, this landmark event set the stage for a brighter, more resilient democratic future. Take a look at the highlights 📸 Thank you to our partners: City of Vienna, Samsung Austria, Cisco, Österreichischer Gemeindebund, Österreichischer Städtebund Photos: Roast Media

The cities of #Cascais 🇵🇹 , #Rotterdam 🇳🇱, and #Sofia 🇧🇬 have been shortlisted for the title of the European Capital Of Democracy #ECoD 2026! Which one should be named the next European Capital of Democracy? Sign up to join as a citizens’ juror today to have a say: https://lnkd.in/ehEB5QiZ

“My motto is don't blame the people, don't blame the Internet, blame the power. (...) I know many public servants and politicians who are allies in this fight for democratic improvement, and I believe that those who are genuinely committed to these goals will not take offense because they understand that the current organisation of power is the problem." Simona Levi, activist, researcher and founder of Xnet, was a keynote speaker at the Safe Democracy Convention 2025.