February 23 | Democratic Odyssey – From Crisis to Action: Building Citizen-Led Solutions

📍 Palazzo Buontalenti, Florence

The crises we face—climate breakdown, democratic backsliding, economic injustice—demand bold and collective action. But solutions cannot come only from the top. The Democratic Odyssey is pioneering a citizen-driven approach to tackling global challenges, ensuring that everyday people have a voice in shaping Europe’s response.

On February 23, the Deliberative Assembly moves from discussion to decision-making. Participants will refine their proposals, draft concrete recommendations, and develop action strategies to address urgent global issues. The ideas born in Florence will feed into the next phase of the Odyssey in Vienna, helping build a European model where citizens are central in shaping crisis responses, not just reacting to them.

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 – 11:30 Group work on draft recommendations (participants divided in 10 spaces)

11:30 – 12:00 Plenary – Presentation of draft recommendations

12:00 – 13:00 Plenary – Bridge to Vienna and closure

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!