In the midst of war, local governments in Ukraine turn to citizens with three new assemblies

‍At the end of February, despite the heavy snow and freezing temperatures, 5,000 invitation letters were delivered across the community, reaching households in Rivne and Kvasyliv. Each letter invited residents aged 18 and over to take part in the city’s first-ever #CitizensAssembly.

They received a record-high response rate, and their deliberation has just started.

https://www.fidemocracy.org/news/deliberation-during-wartime

The COVID-19 pandemic has posed enormous challenges for the state and society in terms of health, the economy, social issues and politics. Randomly selected dialogue forums are intended to help come to terms with the pandemic.

https://www.buergerrat.de/en/news/dialogue-forums-on-covid-19-planned/

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What happens when young people are given the space, trust, and respect to rise to the occasion of democratic decision making?

https://substack.com/home/post/p-192084184

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Following racism and corruption scandals in Los Angeles, the LA Charter Assembly has proposed the introduction of a randomly selected Citizens’ Assembly. The position of chair of the city council is also to be filled by lottery.

https://www.buergerrat.de/en/news/combating-corruption-through-a-citizens-assembly/

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Since 20 March 2026, 150 randomly selected citizens from all 27 EU Member States are discussing the topic of preparedness in a Citizens’ Panel.

https://www.buergerrat.de/en/news/eu-seeks-citizens-support-for-preparedness/

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In Berlin, a randomly selected Citizens’ Forum will draw up a “Citizens’ Charter for the Olympics” between 14 and 28 March 2026. This is to be incorporated into the state’s bid to host the Olympic Games.

https://www.buergerrat.de/en/news/citizens-charter-for-the-olympics/

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In their book „Democracy’s Second Act“, Peter MacLeod and Richard Johnson offer a hopeful, clear-eyed vision for a democracy that builds on creating new institutions that tap into the talents, judgment, and capabilities of ordinary people.

https://www.democracyssecondact.org

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#Petition #CitizensAssembly #Manchester

Sign the petition: https://www.gmcitizensassembly.org/petition