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01-11-2021
World’s first Global Citizens’ Assembly calls for ecocide to be enforced
The Global Citizens’ Assembly has voted that the crime of Ecocide should be enshrined in international and national laws, and that it should be firmly enforced. The Global Assembly’s declaration, which is being...
08-10-2021
Pioneering worldwide citizens’ assembly to guide world leaders on climate
Democracy International & Mehr Demokratie NRW host the German member of the Global Assembly. The Assembly is a worldwide gathering of 100 citizens selected at random to draft policy guidelines on climate change...
10-09-2021
UN Secretary-General presents roadmap for upgrading the UN
Proposals for more inclusive UN remain on the table, civil society groups say
06-09-2021
Climate Assembly Presents Citizens' Report
+ Citizens urge for major changes in future climate policy +
+ All candidates for chancellor receive Citizens’ Report +
+ Forsa poll shows high approval for Citizens' Assembly +  
02-07-2021
Liechtenstein Institute reinforces the Direct Democracy Navigator
The Direct Democracy Navigator, a joint project by Democracy International and the Swiss Democracy Foundation has gained a new host organisation with the Liechtenstein Institute. With its long experience in democracy...
01-07-2021
European Commission commits to banning caged farming as a result of European citizens’ initiative, End the Cage Age
European Commission commits to banning caged farming in the European Union as a result of European citizens’ initiative, End the Cage Age On June 30th, 2021, the European Commission submitted its reply to the European...
24-06-2021
“The 1.5° target is a top priority” - German Climate Assembly presents recommendations
Climate Assembly presents results together with former Federal President and participants.
11-05-2021
The Conference on the Future of Europe launched, but must keep promise of citizens' focus
The long-awaited Conference on the Future of Europe officially launched in Strasbourg on Sunday, 9th May 2021. The EU institutions have promised citizens and civil society a Conference that will be an innovative and...
23-04-2021
International Day of Multilateralism: civil society groups call for a more democratic UN
On the occasion of the International Day for Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace on 24 April, a group of over 80 civil society organisations calls for a more inclusive and democratic UN. Organisations such as Avaaz...
16-03-2021
Citizens' Assembly hands over results to Schäuble and the Bundestag
Mehr Demokratie – Democracy International
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15.03.2021 The handover event will be livestreamed in its entirety - Media places on site are limited

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