Ghent, Asse and Olen take home the Athena awards for civic participation! 🏆 The award ceremony took place today in Brussels, where representatives from all over the country gathered to celebrate how citizens are involved in their communities. Read all about it on our website.

“At local level, the last legislature was the most participatory in history. We saw a lot of experimentation, and a real laboratory at local level.” Ben Eersels in lavenir.net Read the article in French here: lavenir.net/actu/belgique/…

Two weeks ago, we joined 150 global experts at the #DemocracyRnD conference in Vancouver. So many insights on AI in democracy, citizen panels, and local innovation. Exciting news: Brussels is hosting next year’s edition! 🚀 #CitizensAssemblies #DemocraticInnovation #Brussels2025

Last week, Ghent, Asse, and Olen took home the Athena Prizes for the best citizens’ participation! Read more via: vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2024…

📬 The very first G1000 newsletter was sent out and we’re proud of it! Want to stay updated on the latest developments in citizen participation? Sign up! 💡✨ The newsletter is available in French and Dutch: g1000.org/fr/newsletter g1000.org/nl/newsletter

This Sunday, October 13, you help shape your municipality’s future. 🗳️ So be sure to vote! Not sure who to vote for? Here’s some helpful info: 🔗 vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/kies… 🔗 standaard.be/verkiezingen 🔗 rtbf.be/elections-2024

Even after elections, the voice of the citizens must be heard. Newly elected leaders face the challenge of representing everyone in their community. At G1000, we believe listening shouldn’t stop on election day. Every voice counts, in and outside the voting booth. 🎙🗳️

📢 Join us on Nov 21 in Brussels for a workshop on improving deliberative mini-publics! 🎯 Topics: participation, public support, & policy impact. Register now! 🔗 international.treecompany.be/masterclass-de… Jean-Benoit Pilet Camille Dobler Ben Eersels @treecomp @KristofJacobs1 and more.

Curious about what this Bart De Wever and Petra De Sutter have to say? Don't wait five years to make your voice heard again. Fight along for citizen participation, also after the elections. Find out all about our campaign via g1000.org/nl/strijdmee or g1000.org/fr/agirensemble

📢 G1000 believes people like you deserve a bigger voice in politics! Elections may be over, but your voice still matters. From local traffic plans to national policy decisions, citizens should have a say on all levels. 🌍🗳️ 👉 Learn more or join us, in NL:

88% of Belgians want to be involved in policy decisions, shows recent research with Indiville! 📊 It’s time to make citizen voices central—not just during elections, but every day. Your voice matters! 🗣️ Read about our research: NL: g1000.org/nl/nieuws/belg… FR:

More and more people want their voices heard—even outside of election time. But how do we build a democracy that truly listens? 🤔 At G1000, we’re advocating for randomly selected citizen panels! 💬 These panels allow everyday citizens to discuss complex issues, creating

🚨Intéressante interview de l'experte #US 🇺🇸 - Marjan Ehsassi - qui analyse la situation critique actuelle et partage sa vision pour le futur de la démocratie américaine avec une référence à l'importance de s'inspirer de l'initiative du G1000 🇧🇪👇 buergerrat.de/en/news/our-sy…

Curious about Charles Michel’s and Bart De Wever’s views on citizen participation? You too can make your voice heard after the elections. Let’s take action together to make a difference! Join us in building a stronger democracy. For more information, visit FR:

Believe in citizen participation at all levels? Support G1000! 🎁 Your donation helps us stay independent and advocate for more citizen involvement. Gifts over €40/year get a 45% tax reduction. Donate via donate.kbs-frb.be/actions/FF-G10…

👀 NEW JOB OPENING AT G1000 Are you a Dutch-speaking, enthusiastic communicator who can smoothly translate our story to different audiences across various channels? Do you enjoy rolling up your sleeves to create and execute impactful campaigns? Then we’re looking for you! 🎙️

💡 Want to volunteer? Help us with translations, event organization, administrative support, or other tasks and make a real difference. 💪✨ Join our movement for a more participatory democracy – email [email protected] 🗳️

In Oregon, citizens came together to tackle youth homelessness. In Belgium, permanent panels like those in Ostbelgien are already shaping policy in groundbreaking ways—so much so that international outlets like The New Yorker are turning their attention to our model of

How do we measure the impact of climate assemblies? 🌍 Join @KNOCA_eu for the launch of their revised Impact Evaluation Framework and discover innovative ways to assess outcomes and drive climate action. 📅 January 16 | 🕒 15:00–16:00 CET 💻 Online 🔗 Register here