
08/07/2025
Putting care at the heart of democracy 🧡
's recent podcast episode highlights the Democratic Odyssey Assembly held in Vienna on 23-25 May. The initiative aims to strengthen the political participation of non-EU citizens and stateless people in Europe.
🚨 By doing so, it addresses the recent struggle of democracies in Europe, who have failed to find adequate responses to the demographic changes our societies have seen. In Vienna for example, 33% of the population have no Austrian citizenship and are therefore excluded from federal elections. Their voices are not captured by conventional systems of political participation.
💡 The assembly in Vienna marked the third and final in a series of citizen gatherings throughout Greece, Italy and Austria. The participants presented their vision for a more participatory, caring and courageous democracy - an inclusive democracy that brings all citizens back to the table. 🏛️
🎙️ Find out more about the ideas behind the , how it aims to build a permanent representation of Global Citizens within EU institutions and how you - as a citizen - can join the movement!
The podcast is now available through the link in 's bio!