The Innovation in Politics Awards are proud to reveal the finalists of this year’s edition. From hundreds of submissions, a citizen jury of over 1,000 Europeans selected the most innovative initiatives across eight Award categories.| The Innovation in Politics Institute
More than 200 mayors, heads of international organisations, municipal leaders, young innovators, and sustainability experts gathered in the Austrian capital on 5-6 May 2025 for the ACT NOW Mayors' Conference — a major highlight of Vienna’s role as this year’s European Capital of Democracy — where the Vienna Declaration on local climate action and democratic transformation was adopted.| The Innovation in Politics Institute
The 7th edition of the ACT NOW Mayors’ Conference takes place on 5–6 May in Vienna. This year’s theme—Just Transition: Local Action for a Sustainable Future—highlights how communities can drive inclusive and climate-resilient change in their cities. The post Join the 2025 ACT NOW Mayors’ Conference in Vienna appeared first on The Innovation in Politics Institute.| The Innovation in Politics Institute
More satisfied citizens with better services? Artificial intelligence in politics? Protection against fake news for cities and communities? The “Safe Democracy Convention 2025” will bring together for the first time all those who use new technologies to improve contact with citizens and thus strengthen democracy. The post Safe Democracy Convention 2025: Technologies for citizen contact, data security, and transparency appeared first on The Innovation in Politics Institute.| The Innovation in Politics Institute
In a two-stage selection process involving Experts’ Jurors and over 4,500 citizens from over 47 countries, the City of Cascais (Portugal) was selected as “European Capital of Democracy 2026”. The title is a recognition of and a motivation for outstanding democratic efforts. The post Cascais designated as European Capital of Democracy 2026 appeared first on The Innovation in Politics Institute.| The Innovation in Politics Institute
The call for submissions for The Innovation in Politics Awards 2025 has been extended until 10 April 2025! This extension provides a unique opportunity for more impactful projects from across Europe to be submitted and recognised.| The Innovation in Politics Institute
Mayors as Mediators of Change: Navigating between Tradition and Transformation Description: The role of the mayor is often seen as one of the most challenging and rewarding positions in politics. But what makes this position so intriguing to those who take it on?| The Innovation in Politics Institute
The first Safe Democracy Convention gathered around 400 registered participants at the nationwide convention on technologies for citizen contact, data security and transparency in Vienna City Hall. The post Technologies for a strong democracy: Austria-wide Convention of Cities, Municipalities, Companies and Civil Society appeared first on The Innovation in Politics Institute.| The Innovation in Politics Institute
As of January 24, 2025, we have successfully compensated 1,300 kg of CO2 emissions through certified climate protection projects, offsetting all our air travel since 2024. This milestone is a testament to our ongoing efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to a greener future.| The Innovation in Politics Institute
Collective creativity, as described (and espoused) by Stephen Boucher in our latest Briefing, is a tool for political problem solving that brings both new ideas and greater legitimacy.| The Innovation in Politics Institute
In the few weeks since we released our latest Briefing, ‘Geopolitical Thinking for Domestic Politics’, there have been a few new developments on the international stage.| The Innovation in Politics Institute
Doing politics differently means putting people, not just technology, at the heart of innovation. By focusing on human-centred practices and outcomes, we can ensure political change is thoughtful, effective, and truly impactful.| The Innovation in Politics Institute
Vienna, Austria, 4th September 2023 For the seventh consecutive year, the Innovation in Politics Institute has officially opened the application process for its annual Awards programme. Against the backdrop of mounting challenges in politics, economics, […]| The Innovation in Politics Institute
IPI Berlin responds to growing demand for political strategy consulting Josef Lentsch is leaving the Institute Press Release31 January 2024, Berlin The Innovation in Politics Institute (IPI) is reforming and strengthening its German branch after the […]| The Innovation in Politics Institute