February 22 | Democratic Odyssey – The Citizens’ Assembly Begins

📍 Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

The world is facing unprecedented crises: from the climate emergency to rising inequalities, from democratic erosion to migration challenges. But how can ordinary citizens take action? The Democratic Odyssey is an experiment in deliberative democracy, where randomly selected participants come together to discuss solutions and shape the future of Europe.

On February 22, the Deliberative Assembly begins its work. Through expert insights, facilitated discussions, and collective brainstorming, participants will analyze real-world crises and explore concrete, citizen-driven responses.

Why This Event?

1. Making the Systemic Crisis Tangible

2. A Bridge Between Local and Transnational

3. Amplifying Marginalized Voices

4. Integrating Culture into Democracy

Event Programme

9:30 – 10:00 Plenary – Introduction and welcoming from institutional actors

10:00 – 10:30 Plenary – From I to the We Dynamics

10:30 – 11:15 Plenary – Insights from Athens

11:35 – 12:45 Plenary – Expert input

14:00 – 18:00 Group work on emerging trade-off and prioritisation on key areas of action

This event is not open to the public, but you can still join the Democratic Odyssey in Florence on Friday 21 at Le Murate for the event The Village for Civic Action — register here!