Disenchanted with politics?
New ways in politics are emerging everywhere in Europe. That’s why we’ve created this constantly growing website with the most exciting new models.
Why do we need new models?
The emerging models are an expression of human evolution in the 21st Century. We currently see the limits of our traditional ways in politics. Old systems have started crumbling to give way to new ones such as those you’ll discover here.
Common Themes
The new political models are amazingly diverse. You find them throughout Europe and beyond. There is a colourful range of imaginative approaches.
They do have one important thing in common though:
Their beliefs about HOW we ought to best run our communities and countries. Alternative beliefs then lead to new alternative practices.
Latest Models
The ‘‘Ostbelgien-Model’’ – A permanent Citizen’s Council at eye level with politics
FROME – where citizens run their town themselves
Portugal – The World’s first National Participatory Budget
Inspiration
The People – Can Knowledge become Power?
When citizens come together, collect and assemble expertise and express their informed opinions.
Your Host
After spending 23 years as a senior staff member at the European Parliament, Elke Esders now works with social innovators throughout Europe at the local, regional, national and international levels and offers coaching and group facilitation primarily to the public sector – International organisations, NGOs, administrations etc.
