Launch of the recommendations of the Young Influence Collection – Vejle

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+IiwiZW5hYmxlX2h0bWwiOiJvZmYifX0=@  The Young Influence Youth Gathering is nearing its conclusion and has resulted in a recommendation report that will be launched at a separate event in each of the five participating municipalities, Greve, Guldborgsund, Herning, Nyborg and Vejle. Read more about the project here. Time February 25, 2026 at 15:00-18:00  

Third session of the Citizens’ Assembly on Animal Welfare

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjxcL2gxPiJ9fQ==@  The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries has appointed a citizen panel consisting of 36 representative Danes to make recommendations for better animal welfare for the country's pigs as part of the agreement 'Together for the Animals'. The citizen panel will follow the OECD deliberative principles for good citizen engagement and will be implemented […]

Beyond Polarization and Polls: Citizens’ Assemblies that live up to OECD good practice principles

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjxcL2gxPiJ9fQ==@Across the Nordic countries, Citizens' Assemblies are increasingly used to strengthen democratic participation and legitimacy. Today, political decisions are often made under pressure from special interests, polarized debates, declining trust between citizen and politicians and short-term opinion polling, weakening the links among citizens and between citizens and their representatives. With the decline of citizens participation, […]

Citizens’ Assembly on the Future of Tourism: 1st session

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjxcL2gxPiJ9fQ==@On January 16, 40,000 Copenhageners received an invitation to participate in the Citizens' Assembly on Future Tourism. The Citizens' Assembly is an important tool in the work to promote citizens' perspectives in the development of tourism in Copenhagen. The task of the Citizens' AssemblyThe number of tourists in Copenhagen is expected to increase in the […]

It’s up to us: Election Festival Friday Bar

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjwvaDE+IiwiZW5hYmxlX2h0bWwiOiJvZmYifX0=@Grab a friend and join us for a different kind of election event in the Democracy Garage. Sofie Buch Hoyer moderates an election dialog where you can learn more about your own opinions and speed date your local parliamentary candidates in dialog groups. The event is supported by the Tuborg Foundation.     Time March […]

WE vote WE care – national elections

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjxcL2gxPiJ9fQ==@It's national election time. Big political issues are being discussed and arouse strong emotions.But take it easy because we will talk about it together over a slice of really good bread. Join us for SPIS BRØD TIL - an event in 4 acts, where democracy and bread are the protagonists. ACT I - The parliamentary […]

Fourth session of the Citizens’ Assembly on Animal Welfare

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjxcL2gxPiJ9fQ==@  The Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries has appointed a citizen panel consisting of 36 representative Danes to make recommendations for better animal welfare for the country's pigs as part of the agreement 'Together for the Animals'. The citizen panel will follow the OECD deliberative principles for good citizen engagement and will be implemented […]

Nordic launch of the book “Democracy’s Second Act” by Peter MacLeod

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjxcL2gxPiJ9fQ==@The election campaign is underway. There are debates, promises, campaigns and the cities are covered with election posters. But what happens when the campaign is over and the election is decided? Too many people feel that their voices are not heard and have no impact on the real political reality. So how do we create […]

It’s up to us: Morning Dialogue with BMO – Not sure how to vote?

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjxcL2gxPiJ9fQ==@Grab a friend the day before the election and get a free BMO and filter coffee at Flere Fugle, where you can talk about your doubts and ask questions to a number of parliamentary candidates. Sofie Buch Hoyer moderates a conversation where politicians reveal what's at the top of their to-do list if elected, and […]

Citizens’ Assembly on the Future of Tourism: 2nd session

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjxcL2gxPiJ9fQ==@On January 16, 40,000 Copenhageners received an invitation to participate in the Citizens' Assembly on Future Tourism. The Citizens' Assembly is an important tool in the work to promote citizens' perspectives in the development of tourism in Copenhagen. The task of the Citizens' AssemblyThe number of tourists in Copenhagen is expected to increase in the […]

It’s up to us: Election party and celebration of democracy

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjxcL2gxPiJ9fQ==@Are you hyped about voting and looking for a place to celebrate democracy and your vote? Then come to the Democracy Garage election party with Anna Lin, conversation lounges, communal dining, open bar and live-stream of the election all night! Program: 17.00: Welcome to the election party and election event with Anna Lin as moderator. […]

Network meeting: Network for Democratic Representation

@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IjxoMT4iLCJhZnRlciI6IjxcL2gxPiJ9fQ==@The Network for Democratic Representation holds its first network meeting of the year. The network consists of a number of actors working to strengthen democratic representation. The network is supported by Trygfonden and We Do Democracy is the secretariat.  Time March 19, 2026 at 9:00-12:30 NOTE: This is a closed meeting.