Democratic citizen participation – is it possible?

European experiences and lessons

Making citizen participation a reality in Europe

Overview

Public participation and democracy

European experiences with public participation

What lessons can we draw?

Public participation and democracy

Enraged citizens - Wutbürger

Participation worldwide

Engaging citizens as stakeholders – what does it mean?

Diminishing trust in democracy

Not apolitical

Public participation educates citizens

Public participation helps better reflect citizens' preferences

Public participation increases accountability

European experiences with public participation

Map vorarlberg+picture wisdom council

Participatory budgets in Europe

Participatory budgeting

Participatory budgeting

Bild Europe NO!

ECC

ECI

How did these examplesperform on the mechanisms?

Democratic learning

Reflection of citizens' interests

Accountability

Lessons

Evaluate

Adapt

Be clear