Uniquement en allemand
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02.06.2024
Che Wagner
Che Wagner
Rafael Widmer
Rafael Widmer
Fiona Schärer
Fiona Schärer
Konstanze Mohr
Konstanze Mohr
Jan Renner

LOS jetzt!

LOS jetzt!

In “LOS jetzt!”, young former citizen assembly members from Switzerland, Germany and Austria develop proposals for how lottery-based participation formats can strengthen democratic involvement in municipal politics and existing participation structures. The results will be published and communicated in appropriate formats. The goal is for the lottery method to be integrated into (youth) politics. The first gathering of former young citizen assembly participants will take place in November 2024 in the tri-border region of Lake Constance. In summer and autumn 2025, the results will be presented at events across the DACH region. The project is a collaboration between Pro Futuris, Mehr Demokratie Germany and Mehr Demokratie Austria.
In “LOS jetzt!”, young former citizen assembly members from Switzerland, Germany and Austria develop proposals for how lottery-based participation formats can strengthen democratic involvement in municipal politics and existing participation structures. The results will be published and communicated in appropriate formats. The goal is for the lottery method to be integrated into (youth) politics. The first gathering of former young citizen assembly participants will take place in November 2024 in the tri-border region of Lake Constance. In summer and autumn 2025, the results will be presented at events across the DACH region. The project is a collaboration between Pro Futuris, Mehr Demokratie Germany and Mehr Demokratie Austria.
In “LOS jetzt!”, young former citizen assembly members from Switzerland, Germany and Austria develop proposals for how lottery-based participation formats can strengthen democratic involvement in municipal politics and existing participation structures. The results will be published and communicated in appropriate formats. The goal is for the lottery method to be integrated into (youth) politics. The first gathering of former young citizen assembly participants will take place in November 2024 in the tri-border region of Lake Constance. In summer and autumn 2025, the results will be presented at events across the DACH region. The project is a collaboration between Pro Futuris, Mehr Demokratie Germany and Mehr Demokratie Austria.
In “LOS jetzt!”, young former citizen assembly members from Switzerland, Germany and Austria are developing proposals for how lottery-based participation formats can strengthen democratic involvement in municipal politics and existing participation structures.
In “LOS jetzt!”, young former citizen assembly members from Switzerland, Germany and Austria are developing proposals for how lottery-based participation formats can strengthen democratic involvement in municipal politics and existing participation structures.
In “LOS jetzt!”, young former citizen assembly members from Switzerland, Germany and Austria are developing proposals for how lottery-based participation formats can strengthen democratic involvement in municipal politics and existing participation structures.

Empowering young voices for democracy

With “LOS jetzt!”, we bring together young people from Switzerland, Germany, and Austria who have already participated in citizen assemblies. Together, they develop concrete ideas for how lottery-based participation formats – such as role-playing games, guides, or video testimonials – can also be applied at the local level. The goal is to make the lottery process more visible, strengthen youth political participation, and inspire decision-makers to implement innovative forms of youth engagement. The project sees itself as an international learning and impact community of young democrats.

Tools for more participation

From workshops with former participants of the Future Council U24 (CH), the School Council Brandis (DE), and the Youth Council Vorarlberg (AT), three practical formats emerged: A “Citizen Assembly Game” brings the experience of a citizen assembly to life for youth and adults – also in schools. A video series of testimonials addresses local decision-makers directly. And a concise guide provides municipalities with concrete steps for implementing lottery-based participation. The three products complement each other in digital and analog formats and will be presented at events in all three countries by the end of 2025.

Partnerships

This project was implemented in collaboration with the following partners:
Mehr Demokratie
Mehr Demokratie e.V. is the implementation partner of the “LOS jetzt!” project.
Mehr Demokratie
Mehr Demokratie e.V. is the implementation partner of the “LOS jetzt!” project.
Mehr Demokratie
Mehr Demokratie e.V. is the implementation partner of the “LOS jetzt!” project.

Funding partnerships

Finanzierungs-partnerschaften

For the implementation of this project, we were able to count on the financial support of the following partners:
Mehr Demokratie
Mehr Demokratie e.V. is the implementation partner of the “LOS jetzt!” project.
Stiftung Wegweiser
The Wegweiser Foundation funds the “Future Council U24” and “LOS jetzt” projects.
Stiftung Wegweiser
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