On 9 March 2023 18:00-20:00 CET, the Assembly of European Regions (AER) and the European Network of Political Foundations (ENoP) are launching their joint publication: Elevating Citizens Voices: Avenue for Participatory Democracy at Local, Regional and National levels. The event will be hosted on the premises of MEP and AER Vice-President Lukas Mandl at the European Parliament in Brussels.

This publication offers a close look at the opportunities and benefits of deliberative democracy in Europe and beyond. It examines selected successful models of participatory processes at local, regional and national levels. Thereby, it provides examples and food for thought for governments and civil society actors on how citizens can be directly involved in making decisions that shape their lives. With experts' and practitioners' contributions, this book provides a concrete perspective on the power of deliberation. It offers insights into how representative democracy can be enriched by new forms of citizen participation and makes recommendations for this.

If you wish to join the networking reception and presentation of the publication, Elevating Citizens Voices: Avenue for Participatory Democracy at Local, Regional and National levels, fill in this form before the 28th of February 2023 COB.