“Witness Camera”: like in Germany and China, a province adds citizen participation to report traffic violations
The province of Mendoza in Argentina has introduced a citizen participation measure called the 'Witness Camera' Law, allowing residents to report traffic infractions via photos and videos sent through official channels.
Rinkēvičs: The youth perspective is important for society's everyday life and strengthening Latvia as a whole
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs emphasized the importance of youth opinions in decision-making during a meeting with representatives of the Riga Student Council.
The platform ‘ManaBalss.lv’ has changed its visual identity
The platform ManaBalss.lv has updated its visual identity to enhance user experience and promote civic engagement in a more modern and accessible way.
Which books should we read this year?... Four books selected for 'Book of the Year 2026' in Jeonju
Jeonju has announced the four books selected for its 'Book of the Year 2026' program, chosen based on citizen preferences.
Fiscal contest: deputy delegate of the Legislative will be reviewed by technical team
A technical team from the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council (CPCCS) will review the file of Jorge Espinoza Espinoza, the deputy delegate from the Legislative Function to the citizen selection commission overseeing the attorney general contest.
Selection process advances for the main and alternate member of the Judiciary Council
The selection process for the primary and alternate member of the Judiciary Council of Ecuador is proceeding with the nomination of candidates from the National Court of Justice.
Liga2 Case: Prosecutor identifies direct authors of the crime of illicit association as Augusto Verduga, Andrés Arauz, and five others being processed
The Prosecutor's Office in Ecuador has identified Augusto Verduga and Andrés Arauz as direct perpetrators of illicit association in the Liga2 case, which is under legal scrutiny for involvement of former members from the Council for Citizen Participation and Social Control.
Today's Vima: How much does Europe listen to its citizens?
The article discusses the engagement and participation of European citizens in shaping policies that affect their lives, focusing on a recent event in Brussels related to civil society.
Evelyn Salgado Installs Peace and Civic Justice Councils in Guerrero
Governor Evelyn Salgado Pineda and Rocío Bárcena Molina have established State and Municipal Councils for Peace and Civic Justice in Guerrero to promote social wellbeing and citizen participation.
Constitutional electoral reform: Less privilege and more citizen participation, says Segob
The Mexican Secretary of the Interior, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, presented a constitutional reform initiative aimed at reducing privileges, expanding democratic rights, and enhancing citizen participation during a public conference.
Sheinbaum presents her Plan B for electoral reform: These are its main points
President Claudia Sheinbaum is set to submit her Plan B for electoral reform to the Senate, which aims to reduce privileges, adjust public spending, and expand mechanisms for citizen participation.
Citizen Cooperative: Assisted Living in Citizens' Hands
A group of Marzling council members aims to develop a community-driven assisted living project on a municipal property.
The government intends to unleash the genie of direct democracy
The article discusses the Czech government's plans to enhance direct democracy, potentially allowing for more citizen involvement in governance.
Presidential elections in Congo-Brazzaville: citizen observation aims to gauge electoral participation
A coalition of independent civil society organizations in Congo-Brazzaville is preparing to observe the upcoming presidential elections, aimed at assessing voter participation amidst concerns over the election's fairness.
Attorney General Contest: Citizen Commission Receives 75 Candidates' Files
A citizen selection commission in Ecuador has received 75 candidates' files for the Attorney General contest, marking the beginning of a public merit and opposition process.
President of the Judiciary Council and his alternate will be elected from a single shortlist
A single process for the appointment of the principal and alternate members of the Judiciary Council in Ecuador was approved by a majority vote of the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council.
From the shortlist led by Mercedes Caicedo, the president and alternate member of the Judiciary Council will be elected
A new president and an alternate member for the Judiciary Council of Ecuador will be selected from a shortlist proposed by the National Court of Justice.
[Exclusive] “Martial Law is the Worst Public Crime… The Great Devotion and Participation of Korean Citizens” - Interviews with Scholars Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize
Scholars who nominated South Korean citizens for the Nobel Peace Prize discuss the significance of citizen participation in democracy and the recent challenges faced by South Korea.
Prime Minister Resigns: What Remains from 15 Years of Kretschmann
Winfried Kretschmann, the first Green Prime Minister of Baden-Württemberg, is set to resign after 15 years in office, leaving a notable legacy in ecological governance and citizen participation.
The leader of Anm's embarrassment for Di Matteo's outbursts
Giorgia Meloni emphasizes the necessity of judicial reform and citizen participation in the upcoming referendum, while facing a divided political landscape in Italy ahead of the March vote.
With two new commissioners, the review of the 75 candidates for the Prosecutor's Office begins
The citizen commission tasked with selecting a new Attorney General of Ecuador has begun reviewing the qualifications of 75 candidates, now bolstered by two new commissioners.
More than $102 million estimated to be spent on preparing for the sectional elections and the members of Citizen Participation on February 14, 2027
Ecuador's National Electoral Council has approved a budget of over $102 million for the upcoming sectional elections scheduled for February 14, 2027.
Basic Security: Bas Defends Citizen's Basic Income Reform as 'Socially Just'
Federal Minister of Labor Bärbel Bas defends the upcoming reform of the Citizen's Basic Income in the Bundestag as a means to support those in need while expecting increased participation.
TCE-AP opens registrations for the 'Day of Ombudsman 2026' event in Macapá
The Amapá State Court of Accounts (TCE-AP) has opened registrations for the 'Day of Ombudsman 2026' event, aimed at promoting active citizen participation in public management.
Participation Council closes registrations for General Prosecutor contest with 74 candidates
The deadline for applications for the position of General Prosecutor of the State was closed by the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council, featuring 74 candidates on the provisional list.
Notification for March 3rd
Hana Financial Group announces humanitarian aid programs to citizens in the Middle East, while Lotte Department Store and Seoul City also make significant announcements regarding design awards and citizen participation in budget planning, respectively.
Partial Renewal of the National Electoral Council: Commission will repeat request to universities to send professors to prepare the exams
The Citizens' Commission overseeing the partial renewal of Ecuador's National Electoral Council is set to repeat its request for universities to nominate professors to prepare written and oral exams for candidates.
Citizen Participation Council and commissioners defend the organization of the attorney general selection contest
The Citizen Participation Council and a commission defend the public competition to select the attorney general amid civil society criticisms.
Pinda reinforces channels for public lighting maintenance
Pindamonhangaba continues to enhance its public lighting maintenance service, encouraging citizen participation in reporting issues to ensure safety and mobility.
You can now vote by mail
Danish citizens can now vote by mail for the upcoming parliamentary elections, with options available for both domestic and abroad voting.
Politicians Discuss Regular State Funding for the Platform 'Manabalss.lv'
Latvian politicians are calling for annual state funding to sustain the public participation platform 'Manabalss.lv', which allows citizens to propose legally viable initiatives.
Uncertain draw, safe exit: an instruction manual will define how the members who will leave the National Electoral Council will be chosen in 2026
An instruction manual will determine how the draw for selecting two main and substitute members to leave Ecuador's National Electoral Council in 2026 will be conducted.
The public participates in education policy making… National Education Commission recruits 300 members for the Public Participation Committee
The National Education Commission of South Korea is publicly recruiting 300 members for its Public Participation Committee to enhance citizen involvement in education policy.
Please name the stations of Gwangju Urban Railway Line 2 Phase 1
Gwangju is inviting citizens to participate in naming stations for the first phase of its Urban Railway Line 2, set to open by the end of the year.
Correísmo announces lawsuit for unconstitutionality against the Efficiency of Spending Law in the Decentralized Autonomous Governments
The Revolución Ciudadana party in Ecuador has announced a lawsuit for unconstitutionality against a newly approved spending efficiency law, claiming it was passed without proper citizen participation.
Judiciary asks the Citizen Participation Council to 'activate' the mechanism to select Mario Godoy's replacement
The Judiciary in Ecuador is urging the Citizen Participation Council to initiate the process for selecting a new president following the resignation of Mario Godoy due to political censure.
Thessaloniki: 23,000 signatures collected for the referendum regarding the TIF
23,000 signatures have been collected from citizens of Thessaloniki for a referendum on the TIF, with collection efforts continuing to submit the request to the City Council.
Judge Mercedes Caicedo: ‘I am here due to a career built with honest work’
National Judge Mercedes Caicedo publicly addressed criticisms and attacks on February 14, asserting her commitment to justice as she is nominated for a key position in the Judiciary Council of Ecuador.
CNE approved the start of the electoral period for the 2027 sectional elections
The National Electoral Council (CNE) of Ecuador has unanimously approved the start of the electoral period for the sectional elections and the election of councilors for the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council (CPCCS) in 2027.
Participation Council accelerates the selection of Godoy's alternate member but has not yet established a citizen oversight body
The Ecuadorian Participation Council is progressing with the selection of an alternate member for Mario Godoy's position despite the absence of a citizen oversight committee.
Announcement of a call to choose the technical secretary of the National Anti-Corruption System
The Citizen Participation Committee of Mexico's National Anti-Corruption System has announced a new call for the selection of a technical secretary to fill the vacant position since February 2025.
Judiciary will have an express renewal: Citizen Participation Council declares definitive absence of Alexandra Villacís and requests a new panel from the National Court
The Citizen Participation Council of Ecuador has declared the definitive absence of Alexandra Villacís from the Judiciary Council, initiating the process to appoint a replacement amid ongoing political tensions.
CAL inadmissible third request for political trial from correísmo against six members of the CPCCS
The Legislative Administration Council (CAL) in Ecuador rejected the third political trial request against six members of the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council (CPCCS) by the Revolución Ciudadana party.
Gwangju Citizens' Groups Protest: "The Administrative Integration Process is Absurd... We Urge the President to Intervene"
A coalition of Gwangju citizens' groups has staged a protest against the government's unilateral administrative integration, demanding greater citizen input in the decision-making process.
Citizen Participation Council offers to renew two electoral vocal representatives in May, while candidacies for the 2027 sectional elections are being prepared
The Citizen Participation Council of Ecuador plans to conduct a public contest in May 2026 to renew two key electoral representatives ahead of the sectional elections set for February 2027.
What challenges does Barcelona face as the world capital of architecture?
Barcelona faces various challenges in its role as the world capital of architecture, particularly in integrating architecture with citizen participation, as highlighted in the opening of the UIA congress.
Guayaquil Prepares for the Carnival Parade 2026 with Thematic Parades and Selection of the Popular Queen
Guayaquil will celebrate the Carnival Parade 2026 on February 14, featuring thematic parades, artistic expressions, and the election of the Popular Queen of the Carnival to strengthen local identity and promote citizen participation.
Social Policy: Bas defends citizen's income reform
Federal Labor Minister Bärbel Bas has defended the planned citizen's income reform against fierce criticism, emphasizing its focus on greater accountability and participation, while introducing stricter sanctions for missed appointments.
Citizen Participation: 100,000 Euros for Citizen Ideas in Garching
Garching introduces its first citizen budget of 100,000 Euros in 2024, inviting residents to submit and vote on community project ideas, with the top proposal being a pump track facility.
Split Mayor: The goal is to increase waste separation from 28 to 50 percent
Split's Mayor Tomislav Šuta announced plans to raise the city's waste separation rate from 28% to 50% in the coming years, calling for citizen participation and additional equipment for implementation.