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/
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/
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/
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.
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On 8 March 2026, a European Youth Citizens' Assembly in Brussels adopted recommendations for the protection of pollinating insects. Among the proposals is the creation of a permanent Young Citizens Assembly on Biodiversity.
https://www.buergerrat.de/en/news/permanent-mini-public-on-biodiversity-called-for/
In their coalition agreement published on 4 March 2026, the SPD and CDU in Brandenburg agreed to hold a citizens' assembly on the reform of public service broadcasting.
https://www.buergerrat.de/en/news/citizens-assembly-on-public-broadcasting/
On 22 March 2026, twelve parties will contest the state elections in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Four of them promise in their election manifestos to promote citizens' assemblies.
https://www.buergerrat.de/en/news/rhineland-palatinate-four-parties-want-mini-publics/
Thorsten Sterk
Philipp Offermann
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Craig Lambie